A "good to know" about protein powder
Two questions that I often find in my DMs from my buddies:
1. What are my thoughts on protein powder? I don't think there is a protein powder and the risk for heavy metals is real which is why you best be getting a damn good protein powder!! Also at the end of the day I do believe the best protein comes from animal protein. However, with how much protein I need as someone who has thyroid issues and deals with occasional hair loss I be needing a LOT of protein y'all. And it can't just come from animals for me. So yes, I use protein powder!
2. What protein powder do you use? I'll tell you below!! There is one other brand I like because of their ingredients and use of adaptogens however I find the taste to be terrible AND you have to use soooo much powder to get a good dose of protein so I am not even going to rec that one.
You need to know there is no perfect protein powder. And yes you do need to be careful with heavy metals. Please please PLEASE care about that. Third party testing and transparent companies or NO SALE. That’s the deal okay?!
The one I have used for 3+ years now is by Ora Organic (Code VIOLETFOG). It's called "So Lean So Clean" and the reason I love it is because they give a COA for EVERY SINGLE INGREDIENT. For me, in a protein powder, this is EXTREMELY important and it should be for you too. Like I do not mess around with a protein powder. One of my functional medicine doctors (well old doctor- she moved sadly) had this protein in her office as well too!
This protein powder has some digestive enzymes too which I LOVE.
BTW THIS IS NOT SPONSORED! I do have an affiliate code but I took that route instead of sponsored so I have more freedom in what I write.
HERE’S WHAT I DON’T LIKE: I am not in love with the fact that ORA uses a natural flavor. I will say though- the COA makes me feel better, there is no such thing as a perfect protein powder, and personally-- I do okay with natural flavors. I am much more strict on other things.
If you want to see the ingredients I put an image at the bottom :)
So that is the protein powder I love!! Again my code is VIOLETFOG (thank you for your support!!!)
If you are wondering other things I use from ORA are:
1. Their collagen builder (talked about this one years ago)
2. Their digestive enzyme capsules (I take enzymes after most meals)
3. Their vaginal health capsules
4. Their Buzzy B12 chewables (I try to take something like this instead of a 3rd cup of coffee. It's methylated!)
My code works for everything in your cart BTW! Code is VIOLETFOG (I so appreciate you using it)!
Any protein powders you love?! I use mine in coffee all the time!! And baking.
