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Posted 4/2/2016 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hello.... I'm doing my best to adjust to the Lyme diet and find myself constantly hungry (more so than I normally have been throughout the day in the past). I was wondering if anyone has looked into protein powder as a snack supplement during the day - specifically, I've been using shakeology in the past which I've always liked because of the added power foods. I'm curious if it's still too much sugar though? Has anyone else researched into this?
Posted 4/2/2016 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
We do this one at our house.

nkdnutrition.com/products/grass-fed-whey-protein-powder?gclid=CI2K3pWa8MsCFYqPfgodLO4J1w

I used to put cream in my coffee but now I just use this and this:

www.amazon.com/Peptan%C2%AE-Hydrolyzed-Collagen-Protein-Powder/dp/B00XNTKG2C?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

Both mix really well into anything.
Posted 4/2/2016 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
I really like collagen powder as a protein source. I can add it soups, smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, etc. I drink a cup of coconut tea in the afternoons sometimes and have added it to that, too, and you can't taste it at all. I get Dr. Axe's grass fed version and have been very happy with it. Make sure you get the "cleanest" you can as there are major differences between collagen powders. I wish I would have started taking this a long time ago as Lyme has made my skin crepey and dry but I have noticed improvement since starting the collagen powder....I hope my skin will get back to normal eventually with continued usage.

Hope that helps!

Jenny
Posted 4/2/2016 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
Jenny, I love Dr. Axe! He has a lot of good nutrition advice. I am sure that the Naked Whey powder came from his advice.

Check out the link to the collagen I use (second link). Axe has 7 grams of protein and the Peptan I use has 13 grams plus there is $18 difference price in a 1 lb package.
Posted 4/2/2016 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks PeteZa....I am being dense here, but I don't see a second link.....now don't laugh, am I missing it? I get the 3 pack from Dr. Axe and have been happy with it, but am always looking for cheaper, better, faster, etc. if I can find it.

Jenny
Posted 4/2/2016 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, never mind....I see it now...I was looking at your most recent post and not the one prior. I will check that out!

Thanks!

Jenny
Posted 4/2/2016 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Great advice! Thank you both! Wishing I didn't have a stockpile of the shakeology🤑😒 And I agree, Dr. Axe is great!
Posted 4/3/2016 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
I drink Shakeology and love it - it has all natural sugar - no artificial sweetners. my LLMD approves of it too - if you are good with it, I would stick with it!
Posted 4/3/2016 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Jennysetter - how long after taking dr. Axe Naturals collagen Protein did you see a difference? I am intrigued! My problem is gut - would that help the gut and can you take it while taking all other supplements and lyme stuff? Also, is it GMO free?
Posted 4/3/2016 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
Needhelp4,

I've been using the collagen powder for probably 8-10 months? I think I started early last summer? Yes, I believe it does help the gut, too. My gut health has been improving steadily for the last year or so - and let me tell you it was a mess before! I take it pretty much daily and several times per day sometimes and have noticed no interactions with any of my meds or supplements at all. Dr. Axe's collagen is from grass fed, healthy cows, he says. I mean, do you ever really know? But I think with all he's got going on it would be below him to make an inferior product or lie about his product, right?

I have a body that requires a large amount of protein to function well, so was happy to find something that I could easily put in smoothies, etc. I haven't had much luck for pre-made smoothie mixes of any sort and I think I've tried about every one of them out there. So, this supports my protein need, helps with my gut and skin, helps keep my blood sugar regulated and is easy and has really no taste. Win-win-win for me.

Hope that helps!
Jenny
Posted 4/3/2016 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Jennysetter - Thanks SO much! So it is okay to exceed the daily dose?
Posted 4/3/2016 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, I don't know what the daily dose is, but I do about 2 tablespoons or more (depending on what I'm taking it for and when - like as a snack or meal replacement or just using it as a protein source in a meal). I need to have protein at every meal....so I add it in as needed and sometimes will use it 1-4 times per day depending on what I've got to eat. I hope that makes sense?

Jenny
Posted 4/3/2016 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, that is such a help to know and I am thrilled that you are doing great on it. Thanks for posting it and about the wheat grass, too!! Lucky day for me today with all this lovely new info. here at the forum.
Posted 4/4/2016 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Where can you buy shakeology? I saw one website and it was like $200. Im in canada maybe its more expensive here, i want to try it badly
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