What is the best high fiber protein powder?
The best high fiber protein powder contains a healthy serving of fiber from whole foods. The protein powder referenced in the previous section does not qualify – 20 grams of fiber per serving is way too much, and guar gum is not a whole food.
The problem with increasing the fiber content of a protein powder using additives like gums or inulin is that they can cause painful side effects and long-term gut health problems. Guar gum, for instance, has been shown to adversely impact the composition your gut microbiome – the collection of microorganisms living in your digestive tract – causing widespread inflammation.
There is at least one high fiber high protein powder, however, that uses whole food ingredients. Our vegan chocolate protein powder is made with whole almonds, and contains 8 grams of fiber. It is a natural and healthy way to boost both your fiber and protein intake. By adding one scoop to your diet, you will get all the benefits of fiber without any of the side effects or complications. Keep reading to learn more.
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One of the reasons why we make the best fiber protein powder is that we do not use any food additives whatsoever. Additives can cause painful side effects and serious complications, especially if you already have pre-existing gut issues or a sensitive stomach.
Here is a list of the most common food additives in protein powders:
acacia fiber, acacia gum, acesulfame potassium, artificial flavors, ascorbic acid, aspartame, calcium carbonate, carrageenan, cellulose gum, dextrin, dicalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, erythritol, gellan gum, guar gum, gum arabic, inulin, locust bean gum, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, ‘natural’ flavors, rice bran extract, rice dextrin, rice hulls, rosemary extract, silica, silicon dioxide, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, soluble corn fiber, soy lecithin, sucralose, sunflower lecithin, tocopherols, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, xylitol, zinc oxide
Firstly, most additives are hard to break down, which means they spend extra time in your gut, feeding your hungry gut bacteria. Gut bacteria release gas as they eat, so more time to eat means more gas.
As you might imagine, too much intestinal gas can cause bloating and stomach pain. It can also slow the movement of food through the colon, leading to constipation.
In some cases, partially digested food additives have the exact opposite effect. They draw water into your colon, which can cause osmotic diarrhea.
Regularly eating food additives can also disturb regulatory pathways in your intestines, triggering the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory conditions. As you just learned, some additives can also disrupt your gut microbiome.