Clean eating and protein powder

freerange

IMHO, eating clean is ALWAYS the better option. But it’s also wise to accept, in today’s world it would be extremely difficult to do it 100% of the time. If you are going to use a protein powder, chose one that is the least processed, with the shortest list of ingredients, and fits your needs. Is it clean? Probably not in the classic sense of the word. Work it into your diet as you need and don’t worry too much about it.

RebeccaIngham

I've been using Shakeology for quite awhile now. It's a good protein source, is considered raw (nothing heated over 115 degrees), has no artificial or fake anything in it & scores a 97 on www.foodfacts.com. I think that if a protein powder has artificial colors, flavors or ingredients in it, someone that wants to be a clean eater should do everything they can to avoid using them. But if you find one that you like that is raw & pure, go for it. Unfortunately, there are plenty of them that fall into the category of being "unclean" & we have to be the ones that take extra care to stay far, far away from them. That's my 2 cents anyway!

Teemo

This is getting pathetic,

I know, right?

I'm glad you at least acknowledge how pathetic your post was.

Feel free to continue yapping senselessly at my heels like a wayward puppy. Unlike you in other threads, I specifically requested you point out where in this thread I mentioned the USDA, USDA approval, or argued that clean eating was wrong.

The request is rhetorical, in any event, since I did none of those things. And, again unlike you, I actually responded to OP's question in this thread... instead of making a pointless personal attack on another member.

mynameisuntz

Word to the wise, again, these two,,,,,,,, (be nice) people, like to argue anything that isn't USDA approved, is wrong. Don't worry about what they have to say on this or anyother subject.

Your definition of "argue" is basically anyone with a dissenting opinion.

Can't expect much out of someone who believes in paleo doctrine and doesn't accept evolution.

freerange

Release the hounds! You funny guys, are so easy.

Teemo

Release the hounds! You funny guys, are so easy.

Age: 49

mynameisuntz

Release the hounds! You funny guys, are so easy.

Age: 49

Yet a lacking ability to think critically and empirically.

Harsh.

freerange

LOL

welloiledmachine

Thanks guys for all your opinions and I take them as such. I did come to a conclusion and I'll leave it at that. I just have one last comment. To me, clean means something that comes from it's natural state and I think I already stated that. For example, chicken, eggs, beef, fish, corn, rice, beans, potatoes, fruits vegetables are all foods that are edible in their natural state. There is no part of protein powder that comes from a natural state. I still use them from time to time. That's jmho. I understand about the nutrient density, but that doesn't mean it's healthy long term.
Thanks.