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So, one thing about the paleolithic diet I didn’t like at first was that I had to get rid of my protein powder. Based on whey and soy, I had been deceived by clever marketing, false information, and a desire to be fit and healthy. Here’s a couple of quick reasons this kind of protein powder isn’t effective. Soy contains estrogen, which inhibits muscle growth. It’s not fully digestible by our bodies either, and contains many toxins. Whey protein derived from dairy is just as bad as soy. It weakens bones, not strengthen them. This occurs because the dairy we drink is acidic and therefore contains “acidic calcium.” When it replaces the calcium in our bones, they become weak and brittle. I could go on forever about the negative aspects of dairy and soy, so let’s move on.
In my search for a paleo-friendly protein powder, I discovered SunWarrior’s Warrior Blend. It’s derived from cranberries, peas, coconut, and hemp seeds. All but peas are allowed on the paleo diet, but I dismiss this because it’s so damn tasty and healthy. Hemp seeds are shown to contain all the essential proteins we need, and we could survive on the seeds alone. Coconuts contain healthy fats, and cranberries have numerous antioxidants. Warrior Blend is hypo-allergenic and non-GMO. It has a variety of effects, including a feeling of fullness, contains edestin (a unique protein that helps to build antibodies, enzymes, and more), boosts the immune system, raises metabolism, improves organ functions, and is easy to digest. In my opinion, it’s one of the best tasting protein powders out there. Quite simply, I love the stuff.
During their Black Friday special, I discovered SunWarrior’s Ormus SuperGreens. Grown in an ancient volcanic valley in Utah, these greens thrive in volcanic soil that is abundant in platinum, gold, and nano-minerals. They contain probiotics, but also have stevia and peppermint to help the taste. Here’s what I’m most excited about the greens for: “It is said that a diet rich in Ormus elements can reactivate DNA with healing and energizing effects. Legend has it that the meaning of Ormus is ‘People of Light.’” I put 2 tsp. with a scoop of the Warrior Blend and mix it with dark chocolate almond milk. Kind of tastes like a dark chocolate mint. Definitely palatable, for a protein/health shake.
Anyways, it’s only been a couple of days that I’ve been eating this. I want to see how much I benefit and how I feel after a couple of weeks of having a shake or two every day.
