{"id":2868,"date":"2022-05-11T11:30:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T11:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/?p=2868"},"modified":"2022-11-22T10:29:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T10:29:56","slug":"animal-protein-vs-plant-protein-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/animal-protein-vs-plant-protein-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Protein vs Plant Protein: What&#8217;s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2991 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Animal-Protein-vs-Plant-Protein_-Whats-the-difference_-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"834\" height=\"562\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Animal-Protein-vs-Plant-Protein_-Whats-the-difference_-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Animal-Protein-vs-Plant-Protein_-Whats-the-difference_-450x304.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Animal-Protein-vs-Plant-Protein_-Whats-the-difference_-225x152.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Animal-Protein-vs-Plant-Protein_-Whats-the-difference_-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Animal-Protein-vs-Plant-Protein_-Whats-the-difference_-142x96.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Animal-Protein-vs-Plant-Protein_-Whats-the-difference_.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is an exceptionally important macronutrient which aids your body\u2019s immune functions, develops and maintains cell structures and is responsible for overall growth and development. At every stage of your life, it is vital that you consume some amount of protein every day.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein sources are present in both plant and animal forms. The debate has shifted from animal protein being the end all, to plant-based protein sources actually being better for you. We understand that picking what is the right protein source for you can be a daunting task, which is why we are here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;In this article, we will discuss the difference between Animal and Plant Protein Sources and evaluate the pros and cons of each, so you can decide which source works best for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Animal Protein?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal proteins are derived from animal sources and&nbsp; are considered as complete proteins because they contain all the necessary amino acids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;They used to be considered the highest quality of protein until the damaging effects of animal protein started gaining attention. For example, red meat which is a high protein source is also high in bad cholesterol and consuming too much of it has been linked to increasing the risk of a stroke and heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Protein can be found in:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk, Cheese and other dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What are the benefits of Animal-Based Protein?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While high-fat animal protein is not good for you, eating low-fat sources of animal protein can help lower the risks of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the disadvantages of Animal-Based Protein?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal protein contains saturated fat and higher levels of cholesterol than plant based protein. Studies have shown that animal protein can increase internal inflammation in the intestine too! Apart from this, animal protein does not contain any fibre and is therefore tougher to digest when compared to plant protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Plant Protein?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant protein is derived from plant-based sources of protein. Unlike animal protein, plant protein sources are not complete sources as one source does not contain a complete amino acid profile. However, a combination of plant-based sources or supplements from plant based sources can provide the same benefits as complete protein sources and are in fact free of some of the drawbacks of animal protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2870 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plant-protein-1-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"835\" height=\"590\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plant-protein-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plant-protein-1-450x317.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plant-protein-1-225x159.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plant-protein-1-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plant-protein-1-136x96.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plant-protein-1.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources of plant protein include:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green leafy vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the benefits of Plant-Based Protein?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest benefits of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/strength\/31\/\"> Plant-Based protein<\/a> include that it has a lower calorie density when compared to animal protein, it provides a variety of nutrients, fibre and is high in antioxidants which help you enhance your overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It prevents against various life-threatening diseases in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides protection against heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reduces the risks of cancer and stroke&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It protects against type-2 diabetes&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the disadvantages of Plant-based Protein?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-based protein being incomplete proteins needs to be consumed in combination or supplementary forms to serve as a complete protein. This is a problem that is easily fixable and if you consume protein in the form of protein powder, not a problem at all, as these are fortified to form complete protein profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The world is slowly understanding the benefits of plant-based proteins and switching to this healthier alternative.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/plant-protein-powder\/14\/\"> Protein<\/a> is absolutely essential for your well being, and if you are someone who is a vegetarian or vegan know that it is more than possible to consume the right amount of protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/\">Plix<\/a> has come up with a super product called Plix<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/immunity-boosting\/25\/\"> Immunity Booster<\/a> Supergreens which is a plant-based protein that provides all the benefits plant-based protein can offer in one easy to consume protein powder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2720 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"801\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-225x225.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Plix-Evolve-Protein.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plix\u2019s Supergreens has a multitude of health benefits such as it gives you your right protein intake, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/immune-booster\/26\/\">Vitamin C<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/whole-food-collagen-builder\/4\/\">glowing skin<\/a>, boosts your body\u2019s collagen production and manages your weight.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is antioxidant rich which helps your body combat any inflammation and infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It keeps you energised throughout the day and also contributes to improved brain function.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This Protein drink will help to increase your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/everyday-protein-brain-health-12g-of-plant-protein-from-rice-peas-gotukola-brahmi\/151\/\"> brain health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Plix, we say choose Plant-Protein and choose better health &#8211; and our Supergreens is an ideal choice!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protein is an exceptionally important macronutrient which aids your body\u2019s immune functions, develops and maintains cell structures and is responsible for overall growth and development. At every stage of your life, it is vital that you consume some amount of protein every day.&nbsp; Protein sources are present in both plant and animal forms. 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