I tried a bunch of Naked protein powders until I found one that worked. Brown Rice is usually the most digestible, so could be worth a try: https://nakednutrition.com/products/organic-brown-rice-protein-powder
They also have egg protein powder and goat whey, both of which may also work.
I only use unflavored protein powder with zero additives - it’s the only way to guarantee that you know whether or not it’s okay for your stomach.
a few unsweetened options worth trying:
equip prime beef protein isolate has unsweetened versions and zero plant ingredients which removes the gos issue from pea and the fodmap concerns from rice at scale. taste is mild and the chocolate version uses cocoa not sweetener. naked beef is similar and cheaper.
rice protein on its own is fine but limited in amino acid profile. mixing naked rice with naked egg white at 1 to 1 gives you a complete amino profile without sweeteners, both unflavored.
for adding protein beyond smoothies: stir one scoop into oatmeal after cooking, not before because heat denatures it weird. mix into pancake or muffin batter. blend into lactose free greek yogurt with vanilla and cinnamon for a dessert. stir into mashed potatoes (sounds weird, works for savory).
since your dietician is involved on the underweight piece, ask them about adding pumpkin seed butter or coconut cream to smoothies, both pack 150 to 200 cal per scoop without a big fodmap hit if your tolerances allow. those gain calories faster than just protein powder alone.
I also like the Naked brand of protein powders unflavored - gives a lot of control without the extra additives or artificial sweeteners sometimes found in other flavored ones - and I even add the whey to my morning oatmeal to make it a bit more sustaining for the morning 😄
Check out unflavored protein powders like the Naked line. I also hate artificial sweeteners…yuck!!! You might’ve already tried this but there are savory cottage cheese bowl recipes out there. Also, legumes, tofu, and tempeh are your savory protein friends even if you’re not vegan :-)
Yes, I just read that. And just started using them. That sucks.
James Clark, the chief marketing officer for Naked Nutrition, wrote in a statement that the company had commissioned an independent test in response to the findings, and that it “confirmed that no heavy metals exceeded F.D.A. reference intake levels.” He also noted that, because the Vegan Mass Gainer powder is meant to help people gain weight, its serving size is larger than other plant-based powders that Consumer Reports tested.
Rebecca Williams, the head of nutrition at Huel, wrote in an email that the lead content was “well within internationally recognized safety limits” and that the company’s products were “completely safe.”
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