Do You Want to Lose Weight...and Your Mind?
In 2014 reports on toxins and trace metals in popular, and trusted, protein powder brands weren mind blowing. Some were not so surprising, but for Beach fans, this report may be shocking. I have long been of the mindset that although expensive, this brand was of very high quality because the company does avoid artificial ingredients and visible ingredients were beneficial. Purity of a product, however, is not something that can always be seen. Manufacturers are not required to add trace metal PPBs (parts per billion) to their labels, yet, these metals do affect our well being, and long term memory.
More surprising is what Dr. Oz lists as "safe" protein powders. Safe by whom? The manufacturers who produce them? Apparently Consumer Labs is missing the mark, citing proteins with acceptable trace metals, but not taking into account other ingredients that contribute to Alzheimer's, dementia, heart disease and more.
Reviewing the ingredients of the supposed safe powders you will see hormone disrupting ingredients such as soy, inflammatory ingredients such as carrageenan, and GASP!! artificial sweeteners such as ASPARTAME and SUCRALOSE!!
When this article first appeared on my Purely Living blog in March of 2014, I challenged OZ to invite neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock to his show, which has since been done. There are health benefits to losing weight, but most would rather not have weight loss using products with excito-toxins, put them at risk for not having long term mental health. As you age certain ingredients build up in our system, which in turn takes a toll on brain heatlh. Avoiding these ingredients is just as important as avoiding trace metals.
Health Ranger Mike Adams is doing a great job of informing consumers about trace metal toxicities in not only protein powders, but processed foods as well, such as Wheaties. Adams recommended a whey protein in 2014, as he did not feel a vegan protein powder existed that was free of trace metals. (Of course, being a researcher myself, I do know that the vegan protein we use contains ZERO PPB of trace toxic metals.) For me personally - I want to ensure I am consuming primarily an alkaline diet to allow my cells to retain oxygen (fuel for life), which is why I avoid whey, and as well - it causes inflammation in my body.
Much research went into choosing a vegan protein powder for my family - criteria were such that it contans NO lead, mercury, tungsten, cadmium or aluminum; as well as no gluten, dairy, soy and had to be certified low glycemic.
I found a protein, which is vegan and provides all BCAAs, scoring 100% on the amino acid profile. Raw organic/non GMO foods are tested for purity before cold processing. "It has third party testing, with most analytical testing for exports like to UK/Canada done by third party," according to the company Senior Vice President of Product Development. The company has been in business for over 35 years and the research and development department is cutting edge, using ingredients for years that are just recently making news as being beneficial. I was so impressed with their nutrition line that I became an independent consultant in 2010, after experiencing a transformation to better health using the Essentials product line.
It is pure, safe and beneficial for not only myself, but I trust my children's health with this brand, too. Best of all - they love the taste!
We have all become much more healthy - no Rx or OTC in our home any longer. If you would like to learn more about the brand we have come to trust for our dairy and gluten free needs, give me a shout. I would be happy to put a free sample into your hands.
To your health,
Rita S.
More surprising is what Dr. Oz lists as "safe" protein powders. Safe by whom? The manufacturers who produce them? Apparently Consumer Labs is missing the mark, citing proteins with acceptable trace metals, but not taking into account other ingredients that contribute to Alzheimer's, dementia, heart disease and more.
Reviewing the ingredients of the supposed safe powders you will see hormone disrupting ingredients such as soy, inflammatory ingredients such as carrageenan, and GASP!! artificial sweeteners such as ASPARTAME and SUCRALOSE!!
When this article first appeared on my Purely Living blog in March of 2014, I challenged OZ to invite neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock to his show, which has since been done. There are health benefits to losing weight, but most would rather not have weight loss using products with excito-toxins, put them at risk for not having long term mental health. As you age certain ingredients build up in our system, which in turn takes a toll on brain heatlh. Avoiding these ingredients is just as important as avoiding trace metals.
Health Ranger Mike Adams is doing a great job of informing consumers about trace metal toxicities in not only protein powders, but processed foods as well, such as Wheaties. Adams recommended a whey protein in 2014, as he did not feel a vegan protein powder existed that was free of trace metals. (Of course, being a researcher myself, I do know that the vegan protein we use contains ZERO PPB of trace toxic metals.) For me personally - I want to ensure I am consuming primarily an alkaline diet to allow my cells to retain oxygen (fuel for life), which is why I avoid whey, and as well - it causes inflammation in my body.
Much research went into choosing a vegan protein powder for my family - criteria were such that it contans NO lead, mercury, tungsten, cadmium or aluminum; as well as no gluten, dairy, soy and had to be certified low glycemic.
I found a protein, which is vegan and provides all BCAAs, scoring 100% on the amino acid profile. Raw organic/non GMO foods are tested for purity before cold processing. "It has third party testing, with most analytical testing for exports like to UK/Canada done by third party," according to the company Senior Vice President of Product Development. The company has been in business for over 35 years and the research and development department is cutting edge, using ingredients for years that are just recently making news as being beneficial. I was so impressed with their nutrition line that I became an independent consultant in 2010, after experiencing a transformation to better health using the Essentials product line.
It is pure, safe and beneficial for not only myself, but I trust my children's health with this brand, too. Best of all - they love the taste!
We have all become much more healthy - no Rx or OTC in our home any longer. If you would like to learn more about the brand we have come to trust for our dairy and gluten free needs, give me a shout. I would be happy to put a free sample into your hands.
To your health,
Rita S.