Huel - Black Edition

Honestly I like Huel... i know it's processed but it's really improved my health and wellbeing in so many ways.

*their complete black one

Huel black & form performance

At least one a week lol (Huel fudge brownie for me)

I like Huel (black) because they it doesn’t have artificial sweeteners, which I can’t stand the aftertaste of. I’m picky about flavors and only like the vanilla (and the peanut butter, rip) and like to blend it with frozen berries

Drinking is the easiest way to get food you don't love into you (or me at least). I like some Orgain tubs that Costco sells. Pea protein based mostly. I react to a number of things, including peanuts which are a common cheap protein source. Huel, a meal replacement aiming to be nutritionally complete has a higher protein version (black edition). Not amazing tasting, but could be more palatable to you. Not cheap, but if you buy a bunch each unit gets cheaper for you. And they have a number of flavors or varieties, even some "hot" stuff. Personally texture is really important for me. Like how it feels to take a bite, and chew it. Notice it in my mouth as I do. That's part of why cooking meat at home is so hard for me (haven't done it often enough to figure it out). Versus the basic tastes (sour, bitter, salty, sweet, umami, or spicy/hot). Or smells/aromas. Fake sugars sometimes can be combined to get closer to typical sugar sensations. Some protein powders are gritty or chalky. Often sugar makes things easier for me to happily consume. And fat helps me feel full for longer (it isn't as evil as most people think, in fact we need some). Same with fiber, so maybe you'd want a low fiber option like a whey protein or milk based protein powder (Muscle milk was pretty palatable and cheaper than many).

This might be a hot take but I really like Huel Black as a protein supplement. It’s a little higher in calories than other protein powders but I find that is a small price to pay for the balanced macronutrient and vitamin profiles and the “stick-to-your-ribs” feeling that keeps me full for a while. I will sometimes throw in a scoop or two of Naked Pea protein powder with it to add more protein without adding a ton more calories. If you’re interested in a breakdown of the macros for Huel Black salted caramel flavor, I made a 5 minute video (fyi YouTube link 🔗) here: https://youtu.be/sACU1EOzwn0?si=7UdDK6WqCJqwTWCI

I like Owyn and Huel - both are non-dairy, and don’t have artificial sweeteners as far as I can tell.

Whole foods have a near equivalent, or even higher levels of leads then plant based protein powders Here is EU and UK specific data debunking this recent report that has everyone riled up https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/total-diet-study-of-metals-and-other-elements-in-food_0.pdf Based off this data, an average "balanced" whole foods meal of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc contains 3-5mcg of lead. Which is already several times higher then the "safe amount" that the recent report being referenced. https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/1570 >In average adult consumers, lead dietary exposure ranges from 0.36 to 1.24, up to 2.43 µg/kg body weight (b.w.) per day in high consumers in Europe. Which equates to 25-170mcg of lead a day for a 70kg adult, through their normal dietary intake. Consumer Reports said the highest sampels tested were 7.7 and 6.3mcg per serving of the protein powders Naked Nutrition Mass Gainer, and Huel Black Edition. Btw, third party testing for their products/companies differs greatly from this Consumer Reports data https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1570 >In 2010, EFSA estimated the daily dietary exposure corresponding to the reference points (benchmark dose lower confidence limits (BMDLs) for lead concentrations in blood) identified for developmental neurotoxicity in young children, and cardiovascular effects and kidney toxicity in adults. These values were 0.5, 1.50 and 0.63 μg/kg bw per day, respectively Even taking the Consumer Reports testing of lead levels, they are still well below the EFSA's benchmark dose lower confidence limits. For a 70kg adult, the minimum threshold to have negative cardiovascular effects are 105mcg a day for a 1mmHg rise in blood pressure; 43mcg a day to see the first signs of slight kidney dysfunction. That is still magnitudes higher then highest levels tested per serving to reach the threshold effects for negative long term health damage. For a meal consisting of 100 g vegetables, 150 g rice, and 125 g meat, using mean lead concentrations from the UK Total Diet Study (vegetables 0.0088 µg/g, rice/cereals 0.0080 µg/g, meat 0.0080 µg/g): Vegetables: 100 × 0.0088 = 0.88 µg Rice: 150 × 0.0080 = 1.20 µg Meat: 125 × 0.0080 = 1.00 µg Total lead per meal = 0.88 + 1.20 + 1.00 ≈ 3.08 µg An average meal of this composition contains roughly 3 µg of lead. It would be just slightly over double an average persons meal of lead intake, still WELL within the bounds of healthy norms with little to no long term negative health impacts. Not to mention, 3rd party test results show 3.6 µg or less, which is at least half the amount of lead as from Consumer Reports tests. https://huel.com/pdf/huel-nsf-test-report.pdf >EU Limit: 270 µg per day >UK: 135 µg per day >NSF Limit: 10 µg per serving. Certification threshold for dietary supplements >FDA Guideline: 10 µg US FDA guidance level for lead in foods https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X22100852#:~:text=The%20concentration%20of%20cadmium%20(Cd)%20and%20lead,the%20health%20risks%20due%20to%20exposure%20to Another study looking at lead levels on produce. A 90 g serving of carrots contains about 2.61 µg of lead. Averaging six common produce items from the study (potato, onion, tomato, lettuce, leek, carrot), a 90 g serving contains roughly 1.65 µg of lead. Which is very well within healthy range based on Huel Black Edition 3rd party testing Also feel free to read this comment on the absurdity of basing a report and the severity of lead levels on Californias Prop 65 Lead thresholds https://www.reddit.com/r/Huel/s/DbVyCd8WlB

Huel Black for powder, Fairlife for ready to drink

Huel Black, 40g protein per serving. I love strawberry shortcake, they have other great flavors i haven't tried yet.

I've only tried Huel and My Protien. Obviously My Protien is out for you, but damn it tastes way better than Huel.