Reddit reviews Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Unflavored Powder, 20 Servings, Certified Vegan Gluten Free Organic & Non-GMO, Plant Based Sugar Free Protein Shake with Probiotics & Enzymes, 4g BCAAs, 22g Protein

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If you want to add a little more protein into your meals you can throw in a protein shake throughout the day. This one is raw and tastes decent if you blend it up with some bananas and almond milk.

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Garden of Life is expensive but is entirely soy free and no added sweeteners. I mix it with frozen bananas, strawberries, and milk and find it tastes great as is!

Plant based for me after years and years of whey... This is the absolute best I've found and works great no matter how you take it...

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This protein powder is pretty great.

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Natural, organic, raw and full of stuff.

Garden of Life Raw Protein

I drink this after workouts. http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=pd_luc_sbs_02_04_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or when I'm on the road / too busy / kitchen inaccessible etc...

My diet is about 80% paleo, so I'm sure someone will find something to nitpick in that mix but it's the best I've seen yet.

I tried different types, a raw-vegetable protein that did not taste good, and then beef protein which works out pretty well for me. :)

This stuff is the best, no question :

http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C

Check this stuff out. Its a pretty complete protein for being completely not dairy base. Its just a blend of a bunch of different vegetable proteins to get all of the amino acids.

It doesn't have a lot of calories in it though.

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This one is great. It has a very neutral taste and it's a good price. I've been using it for a while.

Try this stuff for your protein shakes http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342571628&sr=8-1&keywords=raw+protein

I think one serving has 28g of protein from all sprouted grains with enzymes and probiotics. Really healthy stuff. If you make a smoothie with nondairy milk, one scoop of this, chia seeds, wheat germ, flax seeds, cherries, cacao, and almond butter you'll have about 45 or so grams of protein.

http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C try this

Garden of Life Organic Vegan Protein Powder with Vitamins and Probiotics - Raw Organic Plant Based Protein Shake, Sugar Free, Unflavored, 20.0oz (1 lb 4 oz / 568g) Powder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yQfUAbYNVMENR

I don't know how much you've looked into the options that are available out there, but I've been using this for about 6 months now and love it. It tastes great and has some real good ingredients in it. A little pricey, but totally worth it.

I'd look into the entire line of RAW products, like flavored protein powders and meal options. I would totally recommend.

I would avoid pasta, rice, bread unless it is 100% WHOLE WHEAT, no white bread, no pasta unless it's wheat pasta, go with brown rice instead of white, eat oatmeal thats like the greatest complex carb IMO I even put it in my shakes:)

You want all your carbs mostly from fiber, so I'll break ti down for you
Complex Carbs (starchy take longer to digest and more filling)

• Wheat pasta
  
• Sweet Potato
  
• Brown Rice-
  
• 100% whole wheat bread
  
• Steel oats
  
• there are more but not going to list them, just focus on these
  
  Vegetables are complex carbs but are actually processed more like simple carbs in your body I would say in between starchy foods and fruits
  
• Brocolli is king of all vegetables focus on this mostly, high in fiber and nutrients
  
• Spinach
  
• Asparagus
  
• Onions
  
• Peas
  
• Kale
  
• Red Bell Pepper
  
• Alfalfa Sprouts
  
• Brussel Sprouts
  
• Carrots
  
• Mustard Greens
  
  Simple Carbs
  
• Fruits
  
• Focus on Grapefruit, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and apples
  
• tomatoes
  
  Protein:
  
• Chicken Breast
  
• Lean Turkey
  
• Lean red meat (good source of fat too)
  
• Wild caught fish (not farm raised)
  If on a vegan diet like me then consume
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Powder/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421268310&sr=8-1&keywords=garden+of+life+protein+powder
  
  Fats:
  
• fish
  
• grains
  
• almonds
  
• peanuts
  
• hazelnuts
  
• avocados
  
• soymilk
  
• walnuts
  
• peanut butter
  
• olives
  
• Olive oil and vegetable oil.
  
  I personally recommend against eating dairy period it contains a lot of crappy fat, the list above is the fat you want that can lean your body out. Remember good fats help you burn fat, the bad fat that gives you cellulite:)
  
  The protein is mostly for your organs to function and slightly your muscles so you don't feel weak. The carbs are the trick to everything, your body will use this as it's main source of energy and this is where you get the curves from but only if you eat the good carb sources I mention above. I see people eating gluten loaded white bread, rice, and pasta and their weight goes to their belly. It's because it raises insulin levels your body doesn't know what to do with all the excess junk goes into fat storage mode and put it where it's most easily accessble...your GUT! lol
  
  Sorry for being dramatic, i'm very passionate about this as you can see^.^
  
  Good luck let me know if you need anymore advice
  
  It gets more complicated I have formulas to calculate how many calories you need to intake to maintain your weight, lose, or gain. As well as the macro nutrient ratios that pertain to your specific goal and how to do measurement properly all based on your height, weight, body fat percentage and activity level. But that is for another time, you just need the basics for now:)

Garden of life RAW protein has become my favorite. I mix it in with my five grain oatmeal or just with water and it tastes great!

Are you not able to purchase online? You should try a vegan protein powder which are great and don't cause the inflammation that dairy based powders do. I've tried only the first one (Garden of Life) and am pretty happy with it. I don't get the gassy and bloat that came from my days on whey powders. Next I'll be trying the Planthead brand powders.

http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394078963&sr=8-2&keywords=vegan+protein+powder

http://www.amazon.com/Genceutic-Naturals-Protein-Dietary-Supplement/dp/B00CG2SLWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394078985&sr=8-1&keywords=plant+head

You mention that you prefer not to eat "tortured food." I am a vegan of four years and it IS possible to have a high-protein diet without consuming animals. I'm not going to babble on about the vegan/vegetarian ways of life because I do not wish to infringe upon your beliefs/choices.


I just wanted to let you know that it IS possible to have a high-protein diet without consuming animal products. If you have questions, feel free to pm me- I am aware that a lot of people are touchy about the topic of veggie-ism and I would prefer not to engage in any arguments.


If you are still interested in other sources of protein, you could always try vegan/vegetarian protein powders. I realize that they are highly processed, but I found this one that is raw AND vegan- definitely less processed than the typical protein powder


Additionally, there are also vegan/vegetarian sources of Omega-3's.



For those of you that are interested, here are some helpful sources for more information:


Information about animal-free protein sources as well as some general information about vegetarian/vegan protein sources



High-protein vegan meal ideas and recipes


Not exactly a reference source, but this link contains an interesting account of the high-protein vegan lifestyle by a famous vegan body builder. This link also includes meal ideas, suggested protein ratios, as well as dietary transitioning suggestions and dietary supplement recommendations


Some anecdotal accounts of veganism improving ADHD. There is very little scientific literature/studies on this subject, but it is compelling and this blog is definitely something to think about.

I've only tried this kind before and it was good. http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C