The New Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson

Author:Mark Sisson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Primal Nutrition, Inc.
Published: 2017-12-04T16:00:00+00:00

Protein Powder/Meal Replacement

Restricting your intake of processed carbs often means being at a loss for quick, convenient snacks or small meals. We are so conditioned to reach for a bagel, an energy bar, chips, crackers, and other grain-based products or sweets for snacks, we often run short on convenient, transportable, nonperishable options for an afternoon pickup snack or mini meal. While not exactly primal, protein powders/meal replacements do combine the best of 21st-century technology with a true primal intent: get me a fast, good-tasting source of nutrients without too many carbs or unhealthy fats.

I prefer micro-filtered whey protein to obtain an impressive profile of all the essential and nonessential amino acids, and coconut milk solids to provide healthy fats that can be delivered in a powdered formula. I recommend finding a product that tastes great when mixed only with water so you don’t have to add sugary juices or milk just to choke it down. You can always throw in a piece of fruit for added calories or flavor, if you choose. If I am in a hurry and want a quick, high-protein start to my day, my morning smoothie shake takes less than a minute to make and covers the bases I need covered. Adding some omega-3 oil covers you on two critical primal areas. Micro-filtered whey, while derived from dairy, has insignificant amounts of lactose, so it’s fine for most all lactose-intolerant folks.

Another popular practice in the primal community is to start the day with a macronutrient balanced “green” smoothie, full of nutritious leafy greens and other veggies, protein powder, and healthy fats like coconut milk, avocado, or even coconut oil. Here, you get a concentrated dose of antioxidants and other nutrients, even when you are not hungry for a proper meal, but you don’t get the sugar bomb of most commercial “green” smoothies that are commonly prepared in a base of fruit juice or contain high volumes of berries for taste, but are devoid of sufficient fat or protein. A primal-style green smoothie with ample protein, fat, and carbs from fruits and veggies can especially benefit the athletic/high-calorie-burning primal folks who practice Intermittent Fasting and consume high-fat meals. Being extremely calorically efficient and not needing regular meals is great to optimize cell repair and promote insulin sensitivity and longevity, but it’s also possible to fall behind nutritionally because you don’t require regular meals or massive calories to function. A green smoothie is like an insurance policy against the potential drawbacks of fasting or primal-style meals that are rich in other nutritional attributes (e.g., steak, eggs, fish, etc.), but a little light on the colorful vegetables that are meant to be consumed in abundance.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.