Paleo and protein powder?

dyannajoy

Is it okay to use protein powder on Paleo/Primal? I am using a whey protein powder for breakfast every morning. It is organic, from no hormone cows, etc and very clean as far as added junk. Also no added artificial sweeteners. I use it beause I HATE eating early in the morning but I am hungry. I add frozen broccoli and a few frozen/fresh berries and almond milk. That is it. By the way......I am also eating eggs and loving them! Just not first thing in the morning
And I am losing weight and feeling great!! Thanks!

impyimpyaj

My personal opinion is that protein powder is not paleo, since it's processed. But that doesn't stop me from using it occasionally. Sometimes I need a protein boost.

Try to keep in mind the spirit of the "rules" rather than following it to the letter. More plant matter, more healthy, lean meats, more healthy fats, no grains, no chemicals, less processed junk. More foods consumed as close to their natural state as possible. It's up to you how far you want to take it.

Jindra12

I would recommend you to eat some bacon since it could do all of the protien powder and it's far better than that. You will love the taste of bacon and it is a super supplement to fill your stomach. I have been eating bacon for last 4 months and it is so successful!

Drudoo

I eat both bacon and use protein powder. I look forward to breakfast every morning knowing that I get to eat bacon!

zellagrrl

I use an egg protein powder-- dried egg whites, dried whole eggs and stevia. Processed, but not as much.

kjm3579

I've been using Wegman's protein powder after getting back from the gym doing StrongLifts 5x5.

bluebird321

It isn't paleo, but I use it after kettlebell workouts.

dyannajoy

thanks for your fedback guys........but now I have another question about bacon, as I am confused?? So bacon is okay to eat on paleo?? I was reading on Robb Wolf's website and he says this about eating paleo.

"The Basic Paleo Plan

Effective, lifelong fat loss is easy with Paleo foods. We recommend the majority of your meals look something like this:
■4-8 oz of lean protein such as chicken, lean beef, turkey, pork loin or seafood.
■Then add several servings of multicolored vegetables, either raw, steamed or lightly cooked.
■Finally, round out the meal with good fats from Avocado, olive oil or a handful of un-salted nuts such as almonds, pecans, macadamias or walnuts.

Make sure to have 3-4 meals like this each day. Give it 30 days and then let us know how quickly and easily it is to lose unwanted body fat, all without hunger and cravings. Until you reach your desired level of leanness we recommend you keep your fruit intake to 1-2 servings per day and make these choices mainly from berries and melons. Keep in mind, you will be eating plenty of nutritious fresh vegetables, we just want you to see the fastest, most effective results you can. This is why we limit your fruit in the beginning to help you change your metabolic engines to a mode of “fat burning”.


So is he wrong?? Let me know what I can find info about what you can and cannot eat. Of course bacon would be lovely.......but don't want to start off on the wrong foot if possible.........

Here is the link to the website I found this info on.

http://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/meal-plans-shopping-guides/

Thanks!!

newsace

I don't see anything in what you've quoted that would eliminate bacon from his version of Paleo.

A couple of Robb Wolf posts/podcasts re: bacon:
http://robbwolf.com/2011/11/08/the-paleo-solution-episode-105/
http://robbwolf.com/2011/05/20/the-path-to-culinary-bliss-home-cured-bacon/

And a lot more, including recipes:
http://robbwolf.com/?s=bacon

dyannajoy

I don't see anything in what you've quoted that would eliminate bacon from his version of Paleo.

A couple of Robb Wolf posts/podcasts re: bacon:
http://robbwolf.com/2011/11/08/the-paleo-solution-episode-105/
http://robbwolf.com/2011/05/20/the-path-to-culinary-bliss-home-cured-bacon/

And a lot more, including recipes:
http://robbwolf.com/?s=bacon

"■4-8 oz of lean protein such as chicken, lean beef, turkey, pork loin or seafood."

I do not consider bacon to be lean protein.....do you?
Thanks for the websites, I will read them.