1. Protein Powders
Protein is great—it’s an essential macronutrient that helps fill you up, balance blood sugar, and aid in muscle growth. Protein powders include protein-rich ingredients derived from plants, eggs, or milk, and they run the gamut in terms of quality. But even with the cleanest protein powder, you’re only getting meaningful levels of one nutrient—protein. That’s not ideal, even for something like muscle function, growth, and recovery, for which a range of additional nutrients are necessary, including carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, and vitamins C, D, and E.
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NUTRIENT DENSE
High Protein
Few Other Nutrients
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Complete Meal
Somewhat Filling
Doesn’t Replace A Meal
Only 1 Macro (Protein)
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Clean Ingredients
Ingredient Quality Varies
May Use Animal Products
May Contain Dairy, Soy, Gluten
Often Use Artificial Sweeteners, Flavors Or Colors
May Use Preservatives
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Taste Delicious
Sometimes Tasty
Smooth If Whey Based
Grainy / Gritty If Plant-Based
2. Meal Replacement Powders
Meal replacements aim to be a complete source of nutrition and often contain a healthy ratio of macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbs), along with vitamins and minerals, just like you’d find in a relatively balanced meal. But, despite claiming to cover all your bases, many fall short and may not leave you satisfied after consuming. Furthermore, depending on the brand, ingredient quality can be all over the place.
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NUTRIENT DENSE
- Good Ratio Of Protein, Carbs, Fat
- Vitamins & Minerals
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Complete Meal
- Replaces A Meal
- All 3 Macronutrients + Vitamins & Minerals
- May Not Contain Enough Protein And Fiber To Fill You Up
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Clean Ingredients
- Low Ingredient Quality
- Excessive Use Of Fillers Like Maltodextrin
- May Use Animal Products
- May Contain Dairy, Soy, Gluten
- Often Use Artificial Sweeteners, Flavors Or Colors
- May Use Preservatives
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Taste Delicious
- Sometimes Tasty
- Grainy / Gritty If Plant-Based
3. Greens / Superfood Powders
Superfoods and greens powders typically consist of a dried, ground up mixture of fruits, vegetables, and other less common greens—like chlorella—that provide you with some antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Often, they can be mixed with just water. The downside? They’re kind of a one-trick pony (the trick: they get some veggies and fruits into your diet), but are far from filling or a balanced source of nutrition.
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NUTRIENT DENSE
- Provide Varying Levels Of Vitamins, Minerals, And Plant Antioxidants
- No / Low Protein
- Few Other Nutrients
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Complete Meal
- Doesn’t Replace A Meal
- Not Filling
- Only 1 Macro (Carbs)
- Small Serving Size
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Clean Ingredients
- High Quality Natural Sources
- Often Vegan / Plant-Based
- No / Few Artificial Additives
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Taste Delicious
- Not Very Tasty
- Grainy / Gritty
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NUTRIENT DENSE
- 60+ Superfoods, Nutrients & Plant-Based Ingredients
- Protein, Fiber, Greens, Omega 3s, Probiotics, Adaptogens, Antioxidants. 26 Vitamins & Minerals + More!
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Complete Meal
- Replaces A Meal
- Helps Keep You Full For Hours
- Helps Control Hunger
- Large Serving Size
- All 3 Macronutrients
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Clean Ingredients
- High Quality Plant Sources
- 100% Vegan / Plant-Based
- Gluten Free
- No Dairy
- No Soy
- No Artificial Sweeteners, Flavours Or Colour
- No Preservatives Added
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Taste Delicious
- Tastes Great!
- Smooth & Creamy With Water/ Milk
- Not Chalky, Not Grainy, No Weird Aftertaste
