When it came to protein powders, Rich Piana was adamant about one thing – he didn't like them.
Instead, he believed in the idea of wholesome, whole-food meals, and this kind of thinking guided him in his quest to create exceptional supplements that offered more.
When it came time for 5% to create a premium, high-protein product, we knew we had to stay true to our core beliefs. Everything 5% Nutrition created had to be complete nutrition.
5% Nutrition created a protein powder or just another meal replacement powder – that would be too easy. They did it the 5% way by creating a complete, whole food meal, Real Carbs + Protein® ! We’re talking 20 grams of whole food protein combined with 30 grams of whole food carbohydrates . The perfect bodybuilding meal. Talk about the ultimate meal replacement!
5% nutritional protein blend – 20 grams
→ HydroBEEF™ Hydrolyzed Beef Protein – This is a complete nutritional protein created using a special infusion process that preserves all the key amino acids, peptides, nucleotide fractions, vitamins and minerals found naturally in beef. HydroBEEF is digested more slowly than whey and has a BV (biological value) score that is comparable to whey. It is 97% protein with high BCAA content and low in fat , cholesterol and sodium. HydroBEEF promotes the ideal anabolic environment for your muscles so you can experience the results you have trained for.
→ Whole Egg Powder – Eggs are a high-quality protein source with a medium absorption rate and an excellent bioavailability score of 100, making them a perfect addition to Real Carbs + Protein®. We use whole egg powder, which is derived from real, whole eggs.
→ Chickpea protein – this is an excellent source of protein with a medium-fast digestion rate that is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
→ Organic Chicken Powder – This is a high-quality, slowly digestible protein source that is also high in important B vitamins, as well as minerals like selenium.
Total carbohydrates - 30 grams
The source of carbohydrates in Real Carbs + Protein® comes from:
→ Whole Grain Oats – A low glycemic index, low sugar carbohydrate that will avoid insulin spikes but provide the carbs your body needs to replenish glycogen and muscle energy. Oats are a bodybuilding staple and pair well with the protein in Real Carbs + Protein®.
→ Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes are a staple in the diets of many bodybuilders due to their nutritional profile, delicious taste, and the fact that they are considered a low glycemic index carbohydrate. Sweet potatoes are delicious and contain high amounts of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, B vitamins, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
→ Rice – Rice is another main source of carbohydrates for many bodybuilders. It is usually brown rice because brown rice is nutritionally complete and has a low glycemic carbohydrate content.
This unique complex of whole food proteins creates a sustained anabolic response, which is exactly what you want from a complete meal. Taken post-workout, at the start of your day, or anytime throughout the day, Real Carbs + Protein® will keep you in an anabolic state for hours, which is exactly what you want if you want to maintain those gains or preserve your hard-earned muscle if you're cutting.
Benefits of Real Carbs + Protein | Real Food Whole Meal include:
→ Real carbohydrates and proteins
20 grams of whole food protein combined with 30 grams of whole food carbohydrates
→ Slow-burning carbohydrates
Made with low-glycemic carbohydrate ingredients. Whole grain oats, sweet potatoes and rice
→ Great taste
Great blueberry cobbler, banana nut and chocolate bread
→ Convenient
A carb replacement AND protein product on the go. It doesn't get much better than this!
Directions: Mix one scoop (65g) with 250-300ml of cold water or your favorite beverage of choice and mix in a shaker or blend in a blender.
