Protein

I am having trouble getting enough protein (about 60-70 grams a day) and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good protein powder
protein bars might be ok but a lot of them are full of sugar and other things
or they dont have so much protint (like 7g) it would be easier for me to just eat an ounce of cheese which has the same- I dont want to eat too much dairy as I am trying to raise my iron becuase I am very anemic

many have carrageenans or other really unhealthy ingredients.
some of them are soy based and I try to avoid high quantities of soy as I think it is not good for me

Thanks guys

i would use some type of animal protein - it will be better absorbed - just eat a steak for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and maybe even steak topped with a fried egg for dessert !

just curious, why the focus on protein ?


edit: the anemia - missed it the first read .........

so how many total calories are you consuming /day ? are you eating a "balanced" diet ?

lately, as my body continues to heal, I've pretty much gotten away from most of my supplements - i just feel better knowing that the vitamins/minerals/etc are coming from real food and not a bottle - but then, I am eating a lot so I can rely on that method -

Orgain powder and sun warrior are ones I have used in the past. They have some gums which I am not crazy about but are dairy free. You can get plain hemp or pea protein as well, but those aren't flavored.

I like both hemp and pumpkin seed protein powders but I'm not picky about the taste or texture of my smoothie. They do both add a slightly grainy texture and nutty taste, but as long as you have a banana or blueberries included the taste is fine. Both have a full amino acid profile. Pumpkin seed can also help with internal parasites.

My nutritionist told me to double my protein intake from about 40 grams up to about 80 grams per day. My routine:

Glutamine powder: 3-4 teaspoons per day (nutritionist' recommendation)
Eggs: omega-3 rich, 2-3 per day (scrambled, often with baby spinach)
Fish: 4-5 times per week. mostly salmon, well cooked.
Yogurt / kefir / lassi. Take with lactase pill.
Jello: homemade with beef gelatin and grape or pomegranate juice.
Nut butters: 2-3 tablespoons per day . Mostly sunflower seed butter, also peanut, almond.

I think it has helped me heal. I am definitely doing better with higher protein and new drugs combined. Glutamine and eggs seem the easiest to digest. I also take "Digest Spectrum" tablets with enzymes to help digest proteins. With the exception of glutamine, I prefer "real food" over protein powders.

My daughter is vegan and she buys protein powder for body builders online, you can get dairy and whey free. They help her maintain a decent weight without trying to find enough protein daily. Good luck in your endeavor odd by the way you can buy flavored drops to put in the shake to make it more flavoursome.

I want to second Orgain (despite some gums). No carrageenan. No lactose. Not much sugar. Excellent nutrients. No trouble after many months & easy to digest. I get vegan vanilla.

You may also want to try Robb's egg white protein powder. Comes in vanilla & chocolate.