Pulse Check

Spoon-fed insights and semi-regular dispatches from the crew slinging plant protein and good chat.

Note:

Our current batch of protein contains trace levels of gluten.

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Digestibility

Does protein powder cause bloating? What actually causes it, and how to read a label

Protein itself rarely causes bloating. What surrounds it usually does. Here is what in a protein powder is commonly associated with digestive discomfort, how to read an ingredient label when your s...
Collagen vs protein powder: which one do you actually need?
Amino Acids

Collagen vs protein powder: which one do you actually need?

Collagen vs protein powder is the wrong question. They do different jobs. Collagen has legitimate research behind it for skin and joint support, but it's not a complete protein and can't replace on...
What's actually in lupin protein isolate (beyond the protein number)

What's actually in lupin protein isolate (beyond the protein number)

Most protein powder labels lead with one number. The rest of the panel tells you what you're actually consuming. For lupin protein isolate that remainder includes naturally occurring prebiotic fibr...
Protein for people over 50: muscle, appetite and what to look for
Amino Acids

Protein for people over 50: muscle, appetite and what to look for

After 50, your body becomes gradually less efficient at using protein. That means you need more of it, spread more evenly across the day, from sources that are complete and easy to absorb. Here's t...
Protein powder and weight loss: what it actually does (and what it doesn't)
Amino Acids

Protein powder and weight loss: what it actually does (and what it doesn't)

Protein powder doesn't burn fat and it won't cause weight loss on its own. But adequate protein during a calorie deficit makes fat loss more effective, more sustainable, and less damaging to your...
Benefits of Protein Powder for Women
Beauty

Benefits of Protein Powder for Women

Protein powder for women can be a practical way to support appetite, muscle maintenance, recovery and easier everyday nutrition. This guide explains where it fits, what to look for, and why a clean...
Protein Powder for Men: How Much You Need and What to Look For
Amino Acids

Protein Powder for Men: How Much You Need and What to Look For

Protein supplements can help men meet daily protein needs without overcomplicating nutrition. This guide explains how much protein you actually need, how to choose the right source, and why unflavo...
Post Surgery Recovery Nutrition & Protein
Amino Acids

Post Surgery Recovery Nutrition & Protein

Recovery after surgery is personal, and your medical team leads the plan. This guide covers the basic nutrition that helps with a smoother recovery after surgery. It includes protein, hydration, ge...
How Much Protein Do You Need Per Day? A Practical Guide for Australians
Breakfast

How Much Protein Do You Need Per Day? A Practical Guide for Australians

Feeling that 3pm slump? This guide explains what protein does, how much you may need, and how to choose plant-based options like lupin protein, without overcomplicating your meals.