Not All Protein is Created Equal

A common question I get almost daily 👉👉 should I be drinking protein powder??

To which I always answer, protein powder is a tool. If it makes it easier for you to hit your protein goal while working on increasing it in your diet as well, use it.

I personally drink DrinkWholesome protein powder (use code “callepisk” for 10% off!) in smoothies, sometimes I use their collagen protein in my coffee (it’s the best on the market I swear), or if I’m in a big hurry and know I need some protein.

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BUT, the bulk of my protein intake comes from whole foods 🥩🍗🍳🍤🧀

Because there’s other nutrients in protein foods that the body needs.

Vitamins and minerals!

And while protein powders have some nutrients, many are fortified with synthetic vitamins (which is actually not very good for you- synthetic vitamins and minerals aren't well absorbed or act differently in the body than the real thing.)

It’s best to get most of your nutrition from real food sources and one of the bestttt most mineral-dense foods you can eat are animal proteins.

So yes, use a quality protein powder like Drink Wholesome as a tool when needed, BUT if your goal is clear skin, healthy hair and nails, improved thyroid function, or weight loss, aim to get most of your protein from foods!

Steak, chicken, pork, eggs, and dairy contain many more vitamins and minerals than a protein powder or protein powder-based food. They also take much longer to digest and actually keep you feeling full and satisfied. 

NOT ALL PROTEIN IS CREATED EQUAL, LET’S BREAK IT DOWN:

• Protein Powder

  • 320mg potassium

  • 170mg sodium

  • trace amounts of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous

  • digests in < 1hour

• Food Source- Steak

  • iron

  • zinc

  • riboflavin

  • phosphorous

  • selenium

  • CLA

  • taurine

  • folate

  • copper

  • magnesium

  • vitamin B12

  • niacin

  • creatine

  • vitamin B2, B5, B6

  • manganese

  • digests in 4-6 hours

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