When it comes to the world of protein powder and meal replacements, it really is buyer beware. While some purport to be healthy, a quick look at the ingredients leaves something to be desired. I have tried and tested many — this is the one that gets my stamp of approval.
If you want to hit the EASY button in a meal rich in bioavailable protein AND a whole host of standard vitamins that I regularly prescribe…LOOK no more. You can make ahead of time and it stays fresh or pack up a couple shakes worth for the road in a to go container for easy mixing on the go.
PaleoMeal is a nutrient-dense meal supplement with complete protein, a very low glycemic impact, and nutrients that are predominantly in their bioidentical forms. It features HydroBEEF, a highly concentrated beef protein produced through an exclusive hydrolysis and ultra-filtration process that enables the protein to be hydrolyzed or “split” into a high concentration of functional peptides. Delivering protein in the form of peptides allows for faster absorption and assimilation. Futher, it is sourced from animals raised in Sweden without hormones and fed a diet entirely free of GMOs.
It also contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), glucomannan (a water-soluble fiber), and essential vitamins and minerals in highly bioavailable and bioactive forms.
The MCTs in this product are sourced from coconut and palm oils, which are more easily absorbed and metabolized than long-chain fatty acids. These MCTs support sustained satiety and may help support healthy body composition.
Glucomannan has been shown to promote normal blood glucose and lipid metabolism with additional evidence showing that it may support healthy body composition, a normal microbiome, digestive system, and immune health.
Benefits:
- Promotes healthy body composition
- Supports healthy blood sugar metabolism
- Helps sustain satiety
- Supports healthy weight management
- Broad nutritional support
Highlights:
- Provides optimal intake of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals
- Protein nitrogen score of 101.5, indicating high protein usability
- 3 to 4 grams of net carbs per serving
- Nutrients in highly bioavailable and bioactive forms
- Grain-free, dairy-free, and soy-free protein source
- Low allergenicity and free of hormones and antibiotics
- Stevia sweetened and free of sucrose, fructose, and artificial sweeteners
Coming in both chocolate and vanilla flavors, PaleoMeal may be utilized as a meal supplement with a wide variety of applications, including the support of healthy body composition.
Nutritional supplements are not all created equal.
As Doctor Ziya has said in a recent blog post, over-the-counter supplement brands, including those you’d find at a health food store, often contain questionable additives like dyes, sugar, soy, gluten, fillers, and high fructose corn syrup; they even sometimes contain less of the active ingredients than are stated on the label. With little regulation in place for the supplement industry, it is important to trust the source of nutraceutical products.
Meridians and Marathons confidently recommends Designs for Health supplements because we know our patients are getting quality, clean ingredients that meet or exceed label claims, and are in bio-available forms for maximum efficacy. Designs for Health has all raw materials and finished supplements tested by a third-party lab for identity, potency, and unwanted contaminants like heavy metals, mold, and pesticides. This means you are getting what’s on the label, with nothing undesirable. Designs for Health is GMP certified, indicating that they adhere to good manufacturing practices.
This does not constitute medical advice in any way, if you have questions about your personal health situation contact Dr. Ziya OR other licensed medical provider.
