Okay, I know there are some other health nuts here besides me. I am looking for y'all's suggestions as to the best-tasting, hypo-allergenic, gluten-free, sugar-free, corn-syrup free, soy-free, milk/whey/casein-free, peanut-free, orange-free (you get the idea) super-nutrition powders.
My current favorites are:
Blue Lightning (Rachel ordered it for me at FTHOI) -- light, refreshing, super rich in antioxidants (Have also tried the yellow and red lightning drinks -- okay, but not as yum as the blue)
Nano-greens 10 (from Dr. Bawa's office) -- this is THE best-tasting green powdered drink so far. Somehow they make it so you cannot taste all the chlorella and spirulina and such -- instead, it tastes sort of tropical-fruity but not overpowering.
Pea protein from GNC (I NEVER shop there except when desperate) -- this makes a yummy protein snack that when mixed with just water, isn't filling. Mixes easily, and blends well with other flavors. Can turn a fruit smoothie into a while meal with something like 25 grams protein per scoop.
Raw Protein (I think that's the name) by Garden of Life. This also mixes prettty easily, has 18 grams protein per serving, but is neutral in flavor. So if you have something that already tastes perfect, like a smoothie, you could add this and it would be a bit richer, creamier, and loaded with protein. 18 grams per scoop I think. This is a more balanced protein than the pea protein.
I just got one yesterday that is a chocolate hemp protein and fiber drink mix. It's kinda pricey per serving compared to the others, but it was the only chocolate one I could find without any forbidden ingredients. I'm saving that for a tasty treat when I am jonesing for the chocolate.
So. I've never been one to go in for this sort of "just add water" nutrition, but at this time, I have aneed for it because I'm pretty run down and need to rebuild myself with dense nutrition, without adding any more calories than absolutely necessary. Love my veggies, but I simply can't get everything I need right now with food alone.
Appreciate any info about other super-dense nutrition mixes that you love and recommend, especially delicious green drinks. I have several cartons of nasty tasting ones that I am trying to use up by hiding half a scoop here and half a scoop there in yummier stuff....
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Beach Comber
Well, it's not a protein powder, but it is a smoothie recipe that I have been using and it has helped with anemia, sluggishness, etc. First, you need a Vitamix blender. They are powerful and can handle the following: ( all organics, if possible) 1 cup orange juice, 2 chopped carrots, 1/2 cup each frozen blueberries and frozen raspberries and two huge handfuls of spinach. It blends to perfection. You can even make totally raw vegetable soup in this blender. I guess I have never met a protein/nutrition powder that I liked. Good luck!
Beach Fanatic
We use a spoonful of Magma Plus in oj in the morning. Three teaspoons is an actual serving, but with 3 of us, it goes too fast that way. Vitacost has the best price I've found. Not a protein powder; just a greens supplement.
Beach Fanatic
This is the only one I actually like the taste of. It does not taste like pond scum. But it's hard to find and expensive. Mostly it is sold through chiropractors and the list price is up to $45.00 now, which is why I haven't bought it in a while.
Amazon.com: Greens First Powder by Doctors For Nutrition - 10 Ounces: Health & Personal Care
Amazon.com: Greens First Powder by Doctors For Nutrition - 10 Ounces: Health & Personal Care
SoWal Expert
Well, it's not a protein powder, but it is a smoothie recipe that I have been using and it has helped with anemia, sluggishness, etc. First, you need a Vitamix blender. They are powerful and can handle the following: ( all organics, if possible) 1 cup orange juice, 2 chopped carrots, 1/2 cup each frozen blueberries and frozen raspberries and two huge handfuls of spinach. It blends to perfection. You can even make totally raw vegetable soup in this blender. I guess I have never met a protein/nutrition powder that I liked. Good luck!
This sounds much better than any powder!
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