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Protein powder recommendations

Ane1Care — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:19:38 GMT

As I posted in another thread, I'm trying to slack off slowly my addiction to milk, and get some nutrition because of my ednos. I've been "Windows shopping", aka browsing online, for a few years. My criteria is what's holding me back. I have a lot of sensitivity to foods and the like.

•No artificial, or "naturally derived" sweeteners...stevia, xylotol, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, etc

•No nuts

•No chocolate

•No caffeine

•No exotic sounding ingredients, odd plants, ancient grains

•No wheat

See my dilemma?

I've been aiming towards pea protein. Specifically, Naked Pea. But recommendations are welcome.

TIA!

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Lorik62 — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:27:21 GMT

True Athlete Natural Whey Protein

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Winkk — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:38:33 GMT

You may want to check out Unjury's web page. I use their whey protein and really like it. I'm not sure if it meets all your requirements but it might because hospitals use it.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

sidsmom — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:12:33 GMT

With your statement, "slack off slowly my addiction to milk",

I would steer clear of anything with whey and/or casein.

Note:

I do not recommend anyone taking protein powder supplements.

You can obtain sufficient protein needs through diet alone.

I don't take any protein powders and/or supplements...save your $$.

With that being said, waaaay back in the day 15+yrs ago, I was cleaning up my vegan diet & felt like, for some reason, I needed to supplement protein. The cleanest vegan protein powder I found was NutriBiotic Rice Protein. It mixes easily & comes in plain/vanilla/chocolate/berry. Back then, I ordered it online, but I would check the Vitamin retail stores...they probably carry it today.

First recommendation is not to take anything.

Second recommendation is to go plant-based (rice, hemp)

Third recommendation is ttry the NutriBiotic brand.

HTH!

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Rachb — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:40:36 GMT

Check out arbonne.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Adamlambert — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 20:27:02 GMT

I use Bobs mill whey. All natural, no junk, sugar or sodium.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

meem120 — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 21:04:32 GMT

Jay Robb. I get mine on Amazon

Re: Protein powder recommendations

bebe777 — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 23:15:03 GMT

Below I've listed Andrew Lessman's (Procaps Labs) Ultimate Whey Protein Isolate that may be the most bioavailable protein powder around. There are no added ingredients.

The Procaps Labs products all have free S&H available through next weekend (because Andrew is presenting his product line at HSN).

A good friend of mine also likes Manitoba Harvest HempPro 70 which is Manitoba Harvest's most concentrated protein powder. Again, I don't think there are any added ingredients.

Best of luck!!

-- bebe

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Andrew Lessman -- Procaps Labs

Ultimate Whey Protein Isolate™ - Unflavored

An outstanding source of ultra-pure, all natural, non-GMO Whey Protein Isolate, complete with the added benefits of the essential amino acids and free of excess fats, carbs, and additives. This one-of-a-kind formula delivers its benefits without any artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners, and it mixes easily and instantly.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 Scoop
(11 grams - 2 tablespoons)

Amount Per Serving

%DV*

Calories	45
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat	0 g	0%
Saturated Fat 0 g		0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	40 mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate	0 g	0%
Sugars 0 g
Protein	10 g	20%
Whey Protein 10 g
Calcium	40 mg	4%
Phosphorus	30 mg	3%
Magnesium	8 mg	2%

* Percent Daily Value (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

† DV not established.


	Other Ingredients:

Non-GMO Whey Protein Isolate* and Sunflower Oil (1% or less to improve mixing).**
*Source of a negligible amount of cholesterol, saturated fat and sugar.
**Source of a negligible amount of fat and saturated fat.
Contains a Primary Ingredient Derived from Milk.

Common Allergens: Milk

Mix one or more scoops of Ultimate Whey Protein Isolate with any beverage. Ultimate Whey Protein Isolate mixes easily and is also neutral-tasting. It is fat-free, cholesterol-free and sugar-free and works perfectly with any wellness or weight-loss plan. This product is most effective when used as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, along with one of Andrew Lessman’s multi-vitamin-mineral formulas.

This package is sold by weight not by volume. It contains the full weight indicated on the label. Settling of contents can occur during shipment.

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A friend of mine also uses this protein powder....

HempPro 70 - 16oz | Manitoba Harvest - Hemp Foods

manitobaharvest.com/.../HempPro-...

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils

$29.99

The world's first easy-to-mix hemp protein powder. Water soluble - mixes easily into any delicious drink! Just add to shaker cup and go. Smooth, creamy texture ...

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Re: Protein powder recommendations

bebe777 — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 23:27:56 GMT

My friend also uses Tera's Whey. She likes their goat whey protein, but they also sell an organic, plain cow's whey protein (which comes from greaa-fed cows).

-- bebe

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Plain Goat Whey Protein

Why we love it:

Goat whey is an incredible, nutrient-dense alternative to cow whey. Because it’s easier to digest for some people than cow milk, it’s a great way to get more protein in your diet. Our plain, unsweetened goat whey protein is as simple as it gets.

22 grams of protein
Certified Gluten free
Sugar free
Ethically sourced from small family farms and artisan cheesemakers

How to enjoy

Add two heaping scoops of tera’swhey Goat Plain protein powder to 6-8 fl. oz. water, milk or your favorite juice. Mix in a shaker bottle or blend in a blender with your favorite fruits and veggies. Fantastic any time of day: morning wake-up, afternoon pick-me-up or a post-workout recharger.

recipes that use this powder

Visit our Recipes section to view our ever expanding library of delicious recipes.

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Re: Protein powder recommendations

VaBelle35 — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 23:42:40 GMT

I currently use AL's Ultimate Whey twice a day and I have used Bob's Redmill in the past.

Both are great.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

morganjen — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 23:55:35 GMT

Designs for Health make a good Pea Protein powder, they have a plain version. I use SunWarrior's (pea/hemp/cranberry protein). I believe they have a plain version, also.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

kivah — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 01:36:39 GMT

I don't know anything about this item - but received my coupon book from Costco today - and they have a product called Cytosport 100% Whey Protein Powder. During March 3 to March 28, there's a coupon in their booklet (can also be ordered on-line) with an $8. discount. They'll have it in vanilla and chocolate. Full price is $39.99.

You could go to their site now and google whey - the chocolate is shown with a full description.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Ane1Care — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 05:25:35 GMT

Thank you all for your replies! I'll be researching those companies. Honestly I had never heard of them before. I'm in a tiny town, with a Walmart..of course, but they only sell a few kinds and they all have one or more of the no's for me.

I apologize for this long reply. Just trying to explain my reasoning.

@sidsmom I mentioned "slacking off of milk" because I chug a 20oz glass right before bed. Sometimes more.

I have an eating disorder. I only eat a few select things. I never stray. Trying new foods makes me anxious, and having panic disorder that's not a good thing, I never know if I'll have a reaction. I eat basically the same things every day. I also deal with low blood sugar. Like clockwork, 2 hrs after eating a "normal" sized meal, as in what those around me would eat, I'm starving. Literally my stomach growls so loud people will turn to look at me. I hate it, always have. I always have food in my bag just incase my blood sugar drops while I'm out. It's very common for me to have a panic attack moments after leaving the house because I fear my blood sugar dropping in public or having a panic attack...which can cause a sharp plumment in blood sugar...in public, so I binge before leaving the house, which makes me mad at myself for doing it. Drinking a protein shake may help me out...I think.

I will ignore hunger pangs until I feel weak, or panicky. I'll eat a little to satisfy my hunger for then. The problem comes at bedtime. Where I don't eat much during the day normally...not so much about gaing weight, now it's about being about to "control" not having a reaction to food, if I don't eat, then I wan't have a reaction...., by my final meal...which can be after being awake for 20 hours due to insomnia...I binge.

Not only because I'm starving, but because if I don't go to sleep with an over full stomach I'll get hungry in 2hrs and wake up having the shakes, which can turn into a panic attack due to hypochondria. I couldn't tell you the number of times I've called my sister because I was in panic so bad I couldn't talk plainly, like shiver talking. As soon as I hang up, after I've calmed down, I instantly have a breakdown because I'm so embarrassed, and I hate my mind. I promise myself I will work through the next time without bugging her with my stupid panic attack, after all she's 4hrs away, has family to deal with and doesn't need me calling at all hours, and I've dealt with this for 33 yrs, certainly I can deal with it myself....right?

Thus, I chug the milk to get a full feeling. It seems to be the only thing that will fill me up. So, I want to get a protein powder to drink before bed instead of straight milk. It can be whey protein, that's fine. I was just interested in the Naked brand because it was the only one I've ran across that doesn't have odd ingredient's that set my "Robbie the robot" "Danger! Danger!" alarm in my mind off, or things I can't have. I fear food. Both because a lot makes me sick, and I don't want to like something only to have it taken away when I develop a reaction to it.

I want to start exercising again--use it as an after drink--, but I used to be an, "eat a calorie, burn two" person. Part of me really wants to get back at that, the part tells me it's a slippery slope and I'll be back to my teen way of thinking of food; back when I would only eat after school, after starving all day and living off of gum, mints, water, and occasionally a bag of party mix from the vending machine if I could eat in private. I attempted purging, but I could never gag myself. Like, it just didn't work. Whether a finger or toothbrush handle was used, it did make me gag. So starving was the road for me. I was / am still a loner. Ana became a friend. Right now, she's been trying to contact me for a reunion.

Basically, I want something simple to drink that will fill me up, give me much needed nutrients---I don't take any vitamins---, and will be a quick meal so I'm not binging on ******, with no nutrients, because I'm so hungry.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

glutenfreeisforme — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:01:07 GMT

First and foremost......Good luck honey, that is a very scary thing you are going through. I hope you are getting some professional help for this. It is a very lonely disease. I know, I was there.....

Did you speak to your Dr? What does he or she recommend?

I drink Shakeology. Very filling and full of vitamins and probiotics. It is a little pricey I know ,but it is worth it bc of how it makes me feel. I add frozen fruit and some flax milk and it is delicious. Good luck

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Ms X — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:42:04 GMT

Have you seen your doctor about this? Can you get a referral to a nutritionist? Milk has protein in it and fat if it's not skim. That's why it's more filling than other things. I think you should consult experts about this because there seem to be a number of things going on, according to your post: eating disorder, panic attacks, bingeing, confusion about what to eat and how to normalize your diet.

Milk's a healthy food, so I'm not sure you need to cut it out of your diet, especially if it makes you feel better. A doctor and nutritionist could probably help you to sort this out.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

yisbuff2 — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 14:36:58 GMT

@Ane1Care I first want to offer you support and encouragement for your healing journey. I hope that you are surrounded by support. I admire your dedication to getting healthy. Starting to participate in gentle exercise and nourishing your body afterwards is a great way to go. You are a person of great value, and deserve to take care of yourself.

I enjoy Healthy n Fit (not a typo - a silly spelling) egg white protein. It has only powdered egg whites, stevia, bromelain (an enzyme made from pineapple), and soy lecithin (a teeny amount to help it mix well). I like it with coconut milk which has some healthy fats and sugars, but not too much.

I'm not sure where you are in your process, but my favorite way to consume this is using the coconut milk, some frozen fruit, a blend of healthy oils (even one tablespoon of oil can add a lot of health to your life!), and some green powder (a mix of grasses). It is really delicious and light feeling in the body, but full of nutrition.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Junker2327 — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 16:23:11 GMT

Another vote for medical quality UNJURY

Beckyblu

Re: Protein powder recommendations

NickNack — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 16:55:16 GMT

I've tried many protein powders. The best tasting to me was BSN Syntha-6. Vitamin Shoppe sells it, as well as many other places. I couldn't drink Unjury. I thought it tasted terrible.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

Shiloh09 — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:11:00 GMT

While not a protein drink, you might consider shakeology. I am partial to the chocolate and add a bit of pb to it. The vanilla is really good to with blueberries! It is pricey but really makes a difference in my energy level...none of the stuff in it that makes one jittery or a racing heart. Tastes great with skim milk or almond milk.

Good luck to you.

Re: Protein powder recommendations

bebe777 — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:50:11 GMT

@yisbuff2 wrote:
@Ane1Care I first want to offer you support and encouragement for your healing journey. I hope that you are surrounded by support. I admire your dedication to getting healthy. Starting to participate in gentle exercise and nourishing your body afterwards is a great way to go. You are a person of great value, and deserve to take care of yourself.

I enjoy Healthy n Fit (not a typo - a silly spelling) egg white protein. It has only powdered egg whites, stevia, bromelain (an enzyme made from pineapple), and soy lecithin (a teeny amount to help it mix well). I like it with coconut milk which has some healthy fats and sugars, but not too much.

I'm not sure where you are in your process, but my favorite way to consume this is using the coconut milk, some frozen fruit, a blend of healthy oils (even one tablespoon of oil can add a lot of health to your life!), and some green powder (a mix of grasses). It is really delicious and light feeling in the body, but full of nutrition.

@Ane1Care, I agree with what @yisbuff2 so beautifully said. *s*

I think you are being very brave about being so honest about your condition... and especially brave to yourself for being so honest about it.

@Ane1Care, because of your very strict eating regimen, it occurred to me that you probably are not getting all of the basic nutrients that you need each day. Because of this, I wanted to recommend another Andrew Lessman Procaps Labs protein powder which includes top quality Viitamins and Minerals in it.

Andrew Lessman is the sole owner of his own vitamin manufacturing company and, I think he produces the very highest quailty supplements in the world. -- He has a website at procapslabs and they have a very helpful customer service depatment that can help you figure out what is the best for you.

While protein powders and supplements are not a substitute for a more comprehensive eating program, I also think it's important to meet you where you are right now and to offer help based on that you are able to do right now. *s*

I just called Procaps Labs and went over the non-whey (from the cow) and not vitamin/mineral ingredients in the protein powder below. They are:

Fructose, Maltodextrin (soluble dietary fiber), Contains 2 Percent or less of: Natural & Artificial Flavors, Acesulfame Potassium (non-nutritive sweetener), Natural Beta-Carotene, Sucralose (non-nutritive sweetener), .

As @Ms X and several others have suggested, having your doctor and a nutritionist involved in your journey is really important if you can manage to do it:

Milk's a healthy food, so I'm not sure you need to cut it out of your diet, especially if it makes you feel better. A doctor and nutritionist could probably help you to sort this out.

I wish you all the very best on your very brave journey forward.

-- bebe

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Andrew Lessman's Procaps Labs -- flavored whey protein powder with vitamins/minerals

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Scoop (18g)

Amount Per Serving

%DV*

Calories	63
Calories from Fat 15
Total Fat	1.5 g	2%
Saturated Fat 0 g		0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	30 mg	1%
Potassium	100 mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate	7 g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2 g		8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein	7 g	14%
Whey Protein 7 g
Vitamin A		10%
Vitamin C		100%
Calcium		25%
Iron		0%
Vitamin D3		100%
Vitamin E		100%
Vitamin B1		50%
Vitamin B2		50%
Niacin		50%
Vitamin B6		50%
Folic Acid		50%
Vitamin B12		200%
Biotin		50%
Pantothenic Acid		50%
Phosphorus		2%
Magnesium		25%
Zinc		8%
Selenium		35%
Copper		0%
Manganese		2%
Chromium		50%
Molybdenum		35%

*Percent Daily Value (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories:	2,000	2,500

Total Fat	Less than	65 g	80 g
Sat Fat	Less than	20 g	25 g
Cholesterol	Less than	300 mg	300 mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400 mg	2,400 mg
Total Carbohydrate		300 g	375 g
Dietary Fiber		25 g	30 g

Calories per gram:	Fat 9	Carbohydrate 4	Protein 4


	Ingredients:

Instantized Whey Protein Isolate (Non-GMO Whey Protein Isolate and Sunflower Oil), Fructose, Non-dairy Vegetarian Creamer (Trans Fat Free), Maltodextrin (soluble dietary fiber), Calcium Citrate, Calcium Citrate Malate. Contains 2 Percent or less of: Natural & Artificial Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Ascorbate, d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Acesulfame Potassium (non-nutritive sweetener), Natural Beta-Carotene, Sucralose (non-nutritive sweetener), Potassium Citrate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Citrate, Folic Acid, Selenium-Methionine Complex, Cholecalciferol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin (Proprietary Protective B12 Matrix), Thiamin Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Molybdenum Glycinate, Chromium Nicotinate, Potassium Borate, Biotin, Manganese Citrate, Vanadyl Sulfate. Contains Milk.

Common Allergens: Milk

Mix one scoop of SECURE WHEY in 6 to 12 ounces of water, juice or non-fat milk. Use more or less liquid to achieve the desired flavor intensity. You can also make a delicious "smoothie" by adding non-fat yogurt, juice, ice and fresh or frozen fruit. SECURE WHEY provides a healthy, low fat and reduced carbohydrate source of protein that fits perfectly into any weight-loss or wellness plan. SECURE WHEY can be used several times daily to replace meals, snacks or dessert, but be sure to consume at least one nutritious meal daily. This product is most effective as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, along with one of Andrew Lessman’s multi-vitamin-mineral formulas.

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