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Protein Powder Question

patticakes — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:13:01 GMT

I'm looking for recommendations for an plain organic protein powder that I can add to smoothies, etc. and I'd like one that I don't have to order but can purchase in a local store. Any suggestions for one without a strong taste that's void of sugar and high in proteins?

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sue311 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:55:33 GMT

I have a protein powder (Garden of Life) with a store brand shake for lunch and I love it. They have chocolate as well but I love the vanilla. You can get it at Wegman's, GNC or The Vitamin Shoppe.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:11:44 GMT

Sunwarrior.....Vega (Costco is now selling Vega) or Garden of Life. Check out Sunwarrior online. Read and compare, but these three are high quality, I would not recommend whey protein. You can add fresh greens and fruit to a plain/vanilla smoothie.

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sidsmom — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:15:56 GMT

Why do you want high protein?

Have you used a powder before?

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:53:02 GMT

@sidsmom You are so much my sister. Your comment was my first thought. I haven't used protein powder in many years. I now try to reach people where they are in their health journey encouraging to always include more plant based foods in their diet. We know that high protein is not a plus, but if someone is at this stage I recommend a plant based protein incorporating lots of produce. Kind and gentle is my approach if ever asked. I have enormous respect for you, your knowledge, and conviction.

@sidsmom wrote:
Why do you want high protein?

Have you used a powder before?

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sidsmom — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:12:22 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@sidsmom You are so much my sister. Your comment was my first thought. I haven't used protein powder in many years. I now try to reach people where they are in their health journey encouraging to always include more plant based foods in their diet. We know that high protein is not a plus, but if someone is at this stage I recommend a plant based protein incorporating lots of produce. Kind and gentle is my approach if ever asked. I have enormous respect for you, your knowledge, and conviction.

@sidsmom wrote:
Why do you want high protein?

Have you used a powder before?

@phoenixbrd

💚🌿

It’s just years of experience.

I hate seeing the ‘high protein myth’ continue to perpetuate

when it could really derail all their good efforts.

Classic case of, “I did ALL the mistakes so you don’t have to!”

I hate seeing people waste their time & especially money

for empty promises. And most importantly, I want people to

be healthy & the best they can be. To me...that’s love, yes?🌼💛

I, too, have enormous respect for you, your knowledge, and conviction.

Good to have a sister w/ same vibrations!🌿

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LTT1 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:52:35 GMT

I use and recommend Amy Meyers MD Paleo Protein. (My mix-up is the plain unflavored and a bit of the Salted Caramel together.) I am healing from an autoimmune condition and this is a pure digestible source for me.

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Mindy D — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:32:12 GMT

Please be careful with protein powders. Harvard Health has a page on them and included this statement there.

“Earlier this year, a nonprofit group called the Clean Label Project released a report about toxins in protein powders. Researchers screened 134 products for 130 types of toxins and found that many protein powders contained heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury), bisphenol-A (BPA, which is used to make plastic), pesticides, or other contaminants with links to cancer and other health conditions. Some toxins were present in significant quantities. For example, one protein powder contained 25 times the allowed limit of BPA.

How could protein powder contain so many contaminants? The Clean Label Project points to manufacturing processes or the existence of toxins in soil (absorbed by plants that are made into protein powders).

Not all of the protein powders that were tested contained elevated levels of toxins. You can see the results at the Clean Label Project's website (www.cleanlabelproject.org).”

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Mindy D — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:38:35 GMT

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Still Raining — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:43:04 GMT

If the power is beef-based, I would be scared about prions. If the powder is pea-based, I would be concerned after how seeing how this change in animal kibble set off my guys. Just my thoughts.

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sidsmom — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:09:57 GMT

@Mindy D

Here’s a video which really breaks down your study/infographic.

This video was posted in mid-2018, so VEGA might have changed

their formulation....but at the end of the day, just eat the whole food.

A cup of beans/legumes would accomplish the exact same result

and provide MANY more benefits than just powder.

https://youtu.be/ZIymKRwUovQ

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Mindy D — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 23:42:55 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
@Mindy D
Here’s a video which really breaks down your study/infographic.

This video was posted in mid-2018, so VEGA might have changed
their formulation....but at the end of the day, just eat the whole food.

A cup of beans/legumes would accomplish the exact same result
and provide MANY more benefits than just powder.

https://youtu.be/ZIymKRwUovQ

VEGA PRODUCTS ((NOT JUST ONE) WERE AMONG THE MOST CONTAMINATED OF THE POWDERS ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY. ALL THE BRANDS TESTED ARE RANKED IN ORDER OF CONTAMINATION, FROM LEAST CONTAMINATED WITH TOXINS TO MOST CONTAMINATED. IF YOU CLICK ON THE LINK YOU HAVE TO LOOK FOR THE PAGES OF PRODUCTS ON THE WEBSITE, ITS A BIT TRICKY TO FIND THE PAGES.

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sidsmom — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:41:26 GMT

Yep....at the end of the day...no protein powder is best.

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patticakes — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:07:10 GMT

I just had total knee replacement and will have the other knee done in a few months. It was suggested in hospital to step up protein and I thought including it in a morning smoothie might be a way to do that.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:14:56 GMT

I know one thing...I cannot consume large quantities of pea protein. That protein contains high levels of arginine amino acid and that sets off my cold sores like you wouldn't believe. It has been difficult for me to find plant-based diet items which are low in arginine...because it so happens that particular aa is very abundant in plants.