If you’re someone interested in buying protein powder to help build muscle and strength, you’ve come to the right place! Näak is now launching a line of protein powders in two delicious flavors. Get the inside scoop on our line of protein powder: learn what it is, its nutritional values, and how it benefits you.

Without further delay, here are 10 frequently asked questions (and answers) about our new protein powders!

1. What are BCAAs and what role do they play?

Our new line of protein powders contain 4 grams of BCAAs per serving, but what exactly are BCAAs? “BCAAs” stands for branched-chain amino acids. Your branched-chain amino acids include three essential amino acids:leucine, isoleucine, and valine, all of which have a branched chain. The branched chain structures of these three amino acids influences the way they are digested, absorbed, and used by the body, which is why they are so special. BCAA supplementation has been found to helpbuild muscle, decrease muscle fatigue, and alleviate muscle soreness!

If you’re interested in knowing more about amino acids, clickhere to learn all about what essential amino acids are and why they are important for athletes!

2. Can I use protein powder in recipes? 

Of course you can! The simplest way to ingest protein powder is by adding a scoop to a glass of water or plant-based milk. You can also add a scoop to your favorite smoothie recipe, although the possibilities are endless as protein powder can be incorporated into almost any recipe! You can even cook with protein powder by adding it to cookies, oatmeal, or even cheesecake! 

3. How do I use protein powder? 

Using protein powder is very easy. Simply mix 1 serving size of protein powder with 1 cup of water or vegetable drink and shake well. You can choose to add less or more than the recommended serving size depending on taste preference or muscle building goals. For optimal benefits, drink the shake 40 minutes after exercise to optimize muscle recovery and nutrient absorption.  

4. What are the benefits of using protein powder?

There are numerous benefits of using protein powder. Protein is a macronutrient that helpsrepair damaged muscle tissuethat is broken down during exercise. Therefore, athletes generally need more protein since they are constantly building and repairing muscle and connective tissue. Protein requirements for athletes are about 2-3 times the amount of that for normal people, so supplementing with protein powder is a great and convenient way to get in your required protein amounts! Additionally, those looking to lose weight can replace meals with protein shakes to help reduce caloric intake, as protein has a greater prolonged satiating effect.  

5. Does protein powder contain gluten or dairy? 

Almost all protein powders are naturally gluten-free so it is safe for people with celiac disease to consume. Because our line of protein powder is not made from the proteins in milk, our protein powders are also dairy free. 

6. How do you store protein powder? 

Room temperature is the best environment to store protein powder. It does not need to be kept in a refrigerator or freezer. You should keep it in a closed container or make sure that the original packaging is well sealed to maintain freshness. 

7. What are the nutritional values of each flavor?

You can find all of the nutritional values of each flavor on the Nutrition Facts on the back of each bag, or you can find all of the nutritional information on the product page here!

8. What is the shelf life of protein powder? 

Protein powder lasts up to two years on the shelf.  

9. How many servings are in each bag?

One bag of our protein powder contains approximately 16 servings if you follow the recommended serving size. You might have more or less servings depending on how much you decide to use. 

10. Is the protein powder vegan?

We currently carry two flavors of protein powder: chocolate and vanilla. Thevanilla protein powder is vegan while the chocolate protein powder contains cricket powder.

Bonus question!!!

11. What are the benefits of having cricket protein in protein powder? 

There are numerous benefits of eating cricket protein! Cricket is asuperfood with many nutritional benefits: it is acomplete source of protein and contains manyessential nutrientssuch as vitamin B12, iron, and calcium. In fact, cricket protein provides 2X more protein than beef,  7X more vitamin B12 than salmon, 2X more iron than spinach, and 1.6X more calcium than milk when compared on a per-weight basis. That is why we have included cricket protein in our chocolate flavored protein powder! 

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