Reddit reviews Nutiva Organic Cold-Pressed Hemp Seed Protein Powder, 15G Protein, 16 Ounce

yeah, i did the raw til 4 thing for a while, it is a joke. it destroyed my teeth, i started feeling like shit about 6-8 months in, and i was constantly bloated and my digestion/pooping was fucked up. seriously, eat some oatmeal, beans and lentils and nuts, tons of greens, get some protein powder if you're worried about it, (i like this: http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-16-Ounce-Container/dp/B001JU81ZG/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_1_dp and this: http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Nutritional-Shake-French-Vanilla/dp/B00CQ7RLUW/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1418350158&sr=1-2&keywords=vega+one+vanilla) your body will thank you. if freelee's got you scared to consume a couple grams of fat or protein, that's just stupid, and dangerous. your body needs it to function. yeah, supposedly you can get all the protein & fat you need from fruit, but you obviously aren't. you don't have to eat nut butter and coconut oil all day, but for the love of your health, please eat some seeds or tofu or something.

Lots of different sources: hemp protein (http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Hemp-Protein-16-Ounce/dp/B001JU81ZG), nuts, beans, many vegetables have protein in them, quinoa (packed with protein) and other grains, tempeh, soy, seitan (tempeh soy and seitan can be cooked as fake meats although i personally don't eat much soy if i can avoid it).

Not only are they good sources of protein but they don't come with the downsides like heart disease and other issues that you get from a diet really heavy in animal proteins.

To be fair, it's very difficult to look like this dude when you are on a vegan diet without intense calorie heavy foods like whey http://a0.img.mobypicture.com/08b0ee8a29a9dbc46590802cc2b40aa3_view.jpg but for 99.9% of people who are training and working out there is more than enough brotein in what i've mentioned

So your issue here is that you aren't getting enough protein with the foods you've chosen? Is there any reason you cant eat a food with low environmental impact that isn't lentils in order to get more protein. Like a hemp based protein powder, tofu, seitan, tempeh, quinoa, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, etc... Sorry I'm kind of conflating low environmental impact foods with vegan here, but I think that's what you were looking at through most of this post. There's lots of stuff out there that isn't lentils and has low environmental impact. Not to mention a diet of lentils and rice is really dull.

>In the documentary, they advocate for 2 g protein/day. Good, that's about what we're using here as well.

200 g?

A few notable foods from that list I made that are more protein dense than Lentils if you're worried about it. I did some quick and dirty estimation to get these per 100 calories so they might be a little off +/- 1 g protein per 100 calories.

Seitan: 20 g protein per 100 Calories

Tofu: 11 g protein per 100 Calories

Protein Powder: https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Cold-Processed-Sustainably-Canadian-Hempseed/dp/B001JU81ZG About 16 g protein per 100 Calories

Lentils: Only about 8 g protein per 100 Calories

Then moving on to some non environmentally friendly foods that are traditionally known for having high protein content.

Beef: from what I'm seeing about 8-19 g protein per 100 Calories depending on what part of the cow it comes from

Chicken Breast: 31 g protein per 100 Calories, oh if you want lots of protein chicken breast is the answer

Whey Protein Powder: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Protein-Powder-Replacement-Vanilla/dp/B00T4D0CQQ 16 g protein per 100 Calories

The main issue I'm seeing here is that you want to eat lots of lentils and have a high protein intake. Sure it's hard to match the protein content of chicken with environmentally friendly alternatives, but there are vegan/ environmentally friendly foods that provide more protein density than lentils and rice.

Nutiva Organic, Cold-Processed Hemp Protein from non-GMO, Sustainably Farmed Canadian Hempseed, (50% Protein), 16-ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JU81ZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rc7wCbCXVG5K8

Identical nutrition profile for US. I’ve used this for years and love it. Also Canadian hemp seed 🤗

BTW, just found this link which is slightly cheaper, and ships for free if you have Prime.

If you are worried you are not getting enough protein you could supplement with hemp. Hemp seeds are also high in minerals such as magnesium, iron, and zinc. Plus it has fiber. The one I linked only has 1 ingredient too (hemp seeds). I actually started taking it before I went vegan because I wanted to get away from all the chemicals that were in whey. When I went vegan I stopped caring about protein but I kept put hemp seeds in my smoothies for the minerals and fiber. Ohh hemp is also a source of omega 3 fats.

Sounds like a potential allergy. Try a different type of protein. There are options like egg, vegan, goat milk, etc to experiment with until you pinpoint your problem.

I used to work at a natural/organic grocery store so I've tried a ton of different ones. They all taste pretty disgusting imo and you're not getting much protein for the money but if the ingredients are most important to you then maybe look into these ones:

Nutivia hemp

Warrior food

Garden of Life

I honestly don't mind it for the most part. It's versatile enough I can put a reasonable amount of it into pretty much any kind of food. It does have a noticeable effect on the food's taste if I put in a full 3TBSP, but I usually only do like 1.5TBSP (and just add it to two different foods instead of all at once) and it doesn't really mess with the taste too much. It does make things a little grainy though if you use the full 3TBSP and don't have enough (more?) of everything else to balance it out. I found it really works best in fruit smoothies, since everything is blended so much that it's not as "offensive" in its texture, and its flavor is a bit more muted since it's being smothered by fruit, haha. I found the same sort of thing if I cooked it with oatmeal, some flavoring (for me I use chai powder), and milk (nondairy for me), though to a slightly lesser extent.
Plus, it has is it has a crapton of iron in it. For someone that's iron deficient, it's really beneficial to have that since I can't stand iron pills, which is why I picked it originally over other kinds. Though I can definitely see why the taste would be a turn off.

This is the kind I use currently.

Isopure makes powders too (albeit still fairly expensive). Optimum Nutrition makes a Whey Protein Isolate called Hydro-Whey, these are supposed to be fine with lactose intolerance.

That being said protein powder is way overrated, as are high-protein intake (> .8 gram of protein per lb. of body weight) diets. Unless you're a huge body builder and have been lifting for multiple years you'd probably benefit more from sticking to natural sources of protein. Most of the mis-information around the importance of high protein diets are peddled from industry funded studies.

I used to eat like that too, 200g+ protein every single day with multiple shakes. Then I became enlightened, probably hover closer to 100g per day and have seen no drop in gains. The only powder I ever use now is an Organic Hemp Protein that helps me get my protein over the threshold (I only need the additional 15g) plus packs a ton of micronutrients including 8g of super important fiber.

My recommendation: https://smile.amazon.com/Nutiva-Hemp-Protein-Powder-Organic/dp/B001JU81ZG

Have you looked into eating for your blood type? Dairy, Coconut and cinnamon are no-nos for blood type O. I think and feel better when I follow the blood type guidelines.

I use flour alternates like ground almond or flaxseed or hi protein hemp powder. It is green and tastes like sunflower seeds. I get it from amazon - but beware when ordering, there is also hi fiber hemp powder too.

Caution with ground flax - it can be extremely constipating! Drink lots of water.

Hi pro hemp powder-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001JU81ZG?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

I've had my eye on some of the hemp powder on amazon for the past week or so. I think I'll head to Whole Foods this week and see if I can get a smaller pack to try it out before committing to a pound of it.

I've had a hell of a time trying to get enough protein. I feel like I can only do it if I eat nuts and seeds all day and it's really annoying.

Great giveaway! First of all, congratulations on choosing to get healthier! I'm sure you can't wait to be a slimmer you :D I'm also on a weightloss journey, so I'd love to share some tips that have been helping me along the way.

1. Do you like to cook? It can be really fun, rewarding, and cheaper than eating out! You really don't have to go crazy, either, but its all about knowing what goes exactly into your food! This obviously helps with MFP, too. Try doing things like replacing white sugar with a low calorie sweetener or natural sugar like agave or honey or coconut sugar. Also, instead of frying, try baking your foods! You'll be shocked by how many calories you save when you remove all the oil that frying requires. And if anyone tries to tell you that your dredged foods won't come out crispy, fie on them!! try breading with flour, then an egg mixture, and then into panko breadcrumbs. They're so crispy, and the flour and egg will keep them from coming off your food.
   
   
2. Exercise (duh). Everyone always does cardio when they try to lose weight, which is great and can burn a lot of calories, but you should also consider lifting weights. Okay, I know what you might be thinking, you don't want to bulk up. I PROMISE, you will not get bulky if you lift weights!! As a woman, it is almost impossible to get bulky and manly. What it does do, however, is build and tone your muscles. That way, when you lose the weight, you'll be nice and toned. A lot of people expect to lose weight and have this tight, toned body sitting underneath, but it doesn't work like that. Also, building muscle will increase your body's natural caloric burn at rest! Cool! Also, consider doing fun out-of-the-norm workouts every once in a while. Do some yoga. Sign up for kick boxing. Change it up a little every once in a while to keep it fresh and challenging.
   
   
3. Macros. Okay, some people track their macros, and they are SUPER intense about it, and that can be scary. You don't have to live like that. You don't have to obsess. However, MFP does have a nutrition bar that adds up all of the macros and vitamins and stuff you ate throughout the day, not just calories. Your goals are adjustable, and there are tons of different ratios that you could go for to help with your weight loss. I'm currently on a high protein kick, and I'm trying to cut down on carbs (my weakness!) but there are lots of ways to go about this. On that note,
   
   
4. Consider a protein powder! Most people try to cut fats or carbs out of their diet to lose weight, which means MORE PROTEINS! WOO!! Obviously you could eat things like beans and meat and nuts and soy, but protein powders are a great source too! If I may, I would recommend a plant-based protein powder (I currently use hemp protein because its natural and high in fiber, too). Animal based proteins such as whey and casein can give some people stomach problems like gas and bloating, and not everyone can eat soy proteins for health reasons. Hemp is a good plant-based to go for, but there is also rice, pea, and other blends.
   
   
5. To stay motivated, maybe make a point system. Example: for every week that you go without eating a bad-for-you or fattening food, you get a point. For each point, you can trade it in for a cheat food at the end of the month, or however long you saved up. I like to rank mine by the damage: a cookie costs 1 point, a slice of cake costs 3, and a fast food meal costs 8.
   
   
6. Remember to check yourself out! Soon you'll start to see the progress in your body, and that's the best motivation there is!
   
   You're awesome and you can TOTALLY do this. I hope some of these tips were helpful. Sorry the post was so long!
   
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I use Nutiva Hemp Protein powder in my smoothies. I like it because it doesn't have a super strong flavor, though you wouldn't know it from the smell of it lol. I usually throw in a couple of frozen bananas for texture, and then any combination of the following: flax meal, ground oats, peanut butter (I've found it's worth it to buy the natural, no-sugar-added kind), chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond, cashew, or soy milk, strawberries, spinach, blueberries, cranberries, etc.

The nice thing about smoothies is you can hide those greens in there and never be the wiser. Throw in a handful of spinach with your fruits and grains, and you can't even tell it's there!

EDIT because you want links: This is the protein powder I use, this is the flax meal I like (if you have Prime it's a PrimePantry option here), and this is my favorite brand of peanut butter - it's a lot cheaper at my local grocery, though.

Hemp protein, Brewer's Yeast, spirulina, beans, and nuts will be your new best friends.

If you make your own shakes from powder:

• pea: 15g protein per 19g serving
  
• hemp: 15g protein per 30g serving

You can use a Keto friendly protein powder: https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Hemp-Protein-Powder-Organic/dp/B001JU81ZG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493426194&sr=8-3&keywords=hemp%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&th=1

They're still a little hard to find, depending on where in the world you are, but hemp products are great. Hemp seeds seem expensive, but they have 10 grams of protein per 30 grams / about 3 tablespoons, so you only have to buy a pack every few weeks. They also make hemp milk and ice cream, though they're a little tougher to find, and hemp protein powder though it has almost the same protein as hulled hemp seeds, but has the weird powder texture.

These days, I get most of my protein from hemp, oats (steel cut), and cheese (parmesan has 11g/oz! ), mixed into everything I eat - sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads all get hemp and cheese - the oats are a bit of a nuisance cause you have to cook em, but they can go into most things too if you pre-cook or meal prep. Also try lentils if you're sick of beans (I've never really had a taste for beans, so I feel ya). Wholefoods and other earthy crunchy stores have lentil based pasta which sneaks extra protein into your carbs. Add some tomato sauce with hemp seeds and parmesan cheese, and you've got an easy 35-40g protein meal, with no beans. Don't forget nuts and other seeds and butters which can really pack a punch too - I've been on antibiotics lately, so my breakfast has been yogurt with dried fruit, hemp seeds, chocolate covered raisins, and nutty granola, starting the day with about 25-30g of protein.

Also, that nutrition data site has been GREAT for meeting my macros. I was copper and AC&E deficient when I first gave up meat, got really depressed, then found this site and have been able to figure out what I'm missing, and why I crave the weirdest shit. I'm not trying to build, and I'm a generally light eater (3 meals a day is TOUGH for me), but it doesn't take much effort to get >50g/protein in a day, now that I've been checking up on the content of what I eat, and shopping wisely. It would probably take a bit more effort, or maybe do the 5 smaller meals a day thing, to reach 85 but I'm sure you can do it.

Also, don't be so quick to knock foods you think have low protein - look them up. I've been pleasantly surprised to find higher than expected protein content in foods I would never have thought to have protein, like sun dried tomatoes. Don't think about getting all your protein in one place - it's easier for your intestines to aborb a higher percentage of the protein consumed from numerous sources, than trying to get it all from one meat source - apparently (according to my athletic trainer friends), only a relatively small portion of the intestines is even capable of absorbing protein from meat, while far more is able to absorb protein from plant and other sources, so you'll absorb a higher percentage of what you eat, eating plant based proteins than meat based. The figure I seem to recall is only about 30% of meat protein is absorbed, so... you can eat that 85 g of meat protein, but you're only gonna get 29g... But I'm no expert.

You've got a few options: soy, rice, hemp, and pea.

I've found pea protein to be absolutely disgusting to the point of being intolerable, no matter what I tried to hide it with.

I used to use soy protein but after much research learned unfermented soy is not good for you, so I stopped that.

I love hemp and rice protein and Garden of Life RAW Meal. Check them out here:

• Garden of Life RAW Chocolate
  
• Nutribiotic Chocolate Brown Rice Protein
  
• Nutiva Hemp Protein
  
  I use a combination of all 3 of these with almond milk post-workout.

What about alternatives for people (like myself) who don't work out or take protein on a regular basis because they are lactose intolerant and don't eat gluten. (and go ahead and hate on me but when i cut out gluten i actually gained weight finally and have felt immensely better.)

This was the only thing I could find that seemed like a decent option. Any suggestions on where to start?