You’ll also be consuming more fiber.
This combination can temporarily result in gas and bloating (viaInsider).
Yet there are many sneaky animal products that end up in foods you might think are vegan.
Casein is one such food.
Casein is made up of animal protein
Casein is a protein found in milk from all mammals.
According toScience Direct, casein is actually the “most important protein component in milk.”
It’s a rich source of both amino acids and polypeptide chains.
The amino acids found in casein are nutritious and muscle-building, which is why so manyprotein powderscontain casein.
What makes casein so useful in various food combinations is the fact that it is so slowly digested.
Casein is also thought to help increase insulin in those with diabetes and reduce post-exercise muscle soreness.
Slightly more obvious, so does cornbread, banana bread, and pumpkin bread.
On a smaller scale, most crackers and cookies have casein.
Surprisingly so do many breadcrumbs and granola.
One of the most surprising places that you may find casein is in vegetarian meat substitute products.
Keep in mind the ingredients may not always say casein (viaLivestrong).
They may list lactic acid or artificial flavorings, and these ingredients may contain casein.
When choosing purely vegan foods, look for a label that explicitly states that it’s vegan.
