What’s Better Than Protein Powder?

Ginny Grabowski
In Fitness And In Health
6 min readFeb 10, 2024

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“What protein powder should I use?” As a Personal Trainer, fitness business owner, and nutrition coach, I hear this question almost every day from clients. It doesn’t matter what goals they are working on (weight loss, strength gain, muscle building). It seems to be common knowledge that to be healthy, you need protein powder in your life.

Just because something is generally accepted as true doesn’t mean that it is. For centuries, we believed that the earth was flat. We now know it’s not.

So, is it true?

Do you need protein powder to be healthy?

I’ll start by saying protein is an important part of the health equation. You need to eat protein daily to maintain a healthy body.

Here’s why protein is important.

Protein is made of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of human tissue. This is true for muscles, skin, organs, and even bones, which are 50% protein. Everything that makes the human body what it is requires amino acids.

Did you know your body recycles everything and can even produce some of what it needs to survive all on its own?

How does protein work in your body?

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Ginny Grabowski
In Fitness And In Health

Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach. Plant-based runner, kettlebell enthusiast, sharing stories and advice about health, fitness, nutrition, and mindset .