Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I'm looking at alternatives to whey protein like Pea, Egg and Hemp proteins. I use MyProtein.com in the UK: any thoughts on the following products?

http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/pea_protein_isolate http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/organic_hemp_protein http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/egg_white_powder

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flag	asked Nov 19 2011 at 12:04 Reachy 121●6

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Out of the proteins, I would go whey, beef/egg protein, hemp, and pea in that order. Vegetable proteins just don't hold a candle to animal proteins for protein cost/benefit. – James Nov 19 2011 at 12:55

Would gelatin fit your needs? – Korion Nov 19 2011 at 14:06

Kewpie · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-19 12:12:06Z UTC

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Why not just eat more meat, fish, eggs, and other protein rich foods? The paleo diet is all about eating real, whole foods not processed powders.

answered Nov 19 2011 at 12:12

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Probably depends on his goals. He might want to be boosting protein levels for bodybuilding type activities without eating a ton of food. – James Nov 19 2011 at 12:43

Forgotten18 · Answer 2 · 2011-11-19 16:07:01Z UTC

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Protein Powder is far, far, from Paleo.

answered Nov 19 2011 at 16:07

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You'd never guess that on this website! – akman Nov 19 2011 at 16:26

Are computers paleo? – Daniel Kirsner Nov 20 2011 at 3:52

San Diego Dude · Answer 3 · 2011-11-20 01:47:11Z UTC

I love Whey and the results I get from it; basically the only dairy in my diet but there's nothing that compares to it for muscle growth and recovery. Not for everyone but a Paleo approach with a little dairy has been proven effective for those wanting to perform athletically.

Lady_Arwen · Answer 4 · 2011-11-20 04:33:12Z UTC

Egg whites and powders are oxidized cholesterol.

Pea is a legume.

Hemp was historically used as a plant fiber far before then food. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp

These protein powders tend to be used by vegan or vegetarian people.

All are inferior to pastured meats and wild seafood but you could probably use them a few times a week.

The hubby and I used to use whey, egg, and pea powders but post-Paleo we can't stand the taste of them.

We prefer real food to powders!

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