Pea Protein and the Paleo Diet
Pea Protein and the Paleo Diet Each year, approximately 45 million Americans go on a diet. With demand like that, new diets seem to pop up every week. The paleo diet is all the rage [...]
7 Easy Ways to Up the Ante On Your Protein Smoothie
7 Easy Ways to Up the Ante On Your Protein Smoothie Whether you want to fuel your muscles post-workout, add more protein to a vegan diet, or start your day with a healthy meal, protein [...]
Protein & Weight Loss Surgery
Protein & Weight Loss Surgery If you've recently had or are planning to undergo weight-loss surgery (e.g. gastric by-pass, lap band, gastrectomy, etc.), here are important things to know before using Growing Naturals rice and [...]
October is Non-GMO Month: GMOs 101
In honor of non-GMO month we've compiled basic educational info about GMOs: what they are; what the research says; what the benefits are and more... As part of our mission to provide natural products for all [...]
Preliminary Results Show that a Plant-based Diet Eases Diabetic Neuropathy Pain
About 60-70% of people with diabetes have some form of neuropathy (1). It’s more common in those who have problems controlling their blood sugar. Neuropathy is the damage to nerves in the body which can [...]
How to Make a Weight GAIN Supplement
If you've experienced significant, unplanned weight loss from a health condition like Celiac Disease or you are just wanting to put on some weight, you can use Growing Naturals' rice or pea protein to help [...]
High Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Tied to Low Risk of Stroke
Stroke is considered the second leading cause of death worldwide and the 4th leading cause in the US. It is a disabling medical emergency that can affect anyone despite age, race or gender. Your risk [...]
BCAAs May Also Help to Treat Autism with Epilepsy
Growing Naturals protein powders provide 5 grams of BCAAs per serving of rice protein and 3 grams per serving of pea protein. But what exactly are they and why do we care so much about [...]
Vegetable Protein Appears to Increase Survival Rate in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by gradual loss of function in the kidneys. After analyzing data from over 1,000 people diagnosed with CKD, new results presented at the American Society of Nephrology [...]
How Much Protein Do You Need Each & Every Day?
How Much Protein Do You Need Each & Every Day? Every day we need to restart our protein intake but the question is how much do you need each day? The exact number of grams depends [...]
Diabetes 101: What to Eat and Why
Diabetes 101: What to Eat and Why If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you are not alone. This diagnosis affects 8.3% of people worldwide. Metabolic syndrome, in which insulin resistance is common, affects 1 [...]
Autism & Nutrition: The Possible Connection
Autism & Nutrition: The Possible Connection Autism is a collection of neurological disorders, characterized by abnormal behavioral and social patterns. While the criteria for an autism diagnosis are behavioral, research is elucidating that alterations gastrointestinal, [...]
Rice Protein Lowers Cholesterol in Rats Due to its Digestibility
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the digestibility of rice protein was responsible for reducing cholesterol levels in mice. Three groups of mice were fed diets with varying protein sources: casein (a [...]
PCOS Natural Treatment as seen on ABC News
Growing Naturals Vanilla Rice Protein featured on ABC News in a story on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. See the Video
Uric Acid & Pea Protein: The Facts
Uric Acid and Pea Protein: the Facts Purine is one of the building blocks of DNA and is therefore present in all of our body’s cells. It is also found in foods—some more than others [...]