Hi everyone!

Hope you all are having a great summer.  It has been a busy one the past few months!!

I recently received a question with regards to protein powders and all the chemicals found in them.  It is a really good topic to bring up as many people are now experimenting with protein powders...they are not just being used by bodybuilders anymore.

When you look at the ingredient list on a container of protein powder you might be surprised to see a long list of things you can't pronounce, in most cases.  Unfortunately even protein powders can be heavily processed like many foods in the iles of the grocery store.  Basically they have taken a natural product and added a number of additives and artificial flavors to make it taste more appealing.  As someone that promotes health and fitness I have a hard time recommending products such as this, despite the convenience of the protein in the powder for muscle repair. 
Fortunately, there is a solution that gives you the best of both worlds...all natural protein powders with no additives/flavors/dyes/etc.  These are certainly hard to find...but they do exist.  I do not endorse any products but I can tell you that a good health food store will have an all natual protein powder...and if they don't, they can order one in for you.  If you would like a brand recommendation send me an email and I can provide that for you.  These products are so much healthier for you...and that is supposed to be the point anyway, isn't it?  And to make it taste better...just add healthy berries or all natural nut butter to your smoothie.  And the best part?  Without all those chemicals in your drink you will also eliminate that chalky aftertaste most protein powders leave you with.  Your drink will be healthier and actually tastier!

Feel free to contact me anytime with other questions.  Always happy to help!

Angela