There has been a great deal of talk about protein powder and supplements over the years. Often, athletes and presumed “Healthy eating” advocates have made various protein powder supplements part of their daily diet. I have read and researched dozens of protein powders and if you took the time to evaluate the ingredients, you would find it shocking.

Heavy metals and other carcinogens are flooding these “plant based” protein compounds as well as synthetic sugars, food binders, gums and stabilizers. The fact is, none of it is real food!

Last year, the Clean Label Project™ completed a study examining 134 plant-based and animal-based protein powder products from 52 different brands. They screened for over 130 toxins, including heavy metals, BPA, pesticides, and other contaminants with ties to health problems.

Poor sourcing and production processes are the root cause of how these toxins and heavy metals are getting added. Including but not limited to Arsenic, Lead, BPA, Cadmium, Sweeteners & Flavorings, Fillers, preservatives and gums.

The conclusion here is, we can avoid all this stuff by eating real food.

Additional sources: Food Revolution, Clean label Project