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Paleo and protein powder?

dyannajoy
dyannajoy Posts: 466 Member
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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 :tongue:
And I am losing weight and feeling great!! Thanks!

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  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    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
    Jindra12 Posts: 256 Member
    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
    Drudoo Posts: 275 Member
    I eat both bacon and use protein powder. I look forward to breakfast every morning knowing that I get to eat bacon!
  • zellagrrl
    zellagrrl Posts: 439
    I use an egg protein powder-- dried egg whites, dried whole eggs and stevia. Processed, but not as much.
  • kjm3579
    kjm3579 Posts: 3,974 Member
    I've been using Wegman's protein powder after getting back from the gym doing StrongLifts 5x5.
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    It isn't paleo, but I use it after kettlebell workouts.
  • dyannajoy
    dyannajoy Posts: 466 Member
    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
    newsace Posts: 4 Member
    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
    dyannajoy Posts: 466 Member
    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.

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