praisefor3 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm becoming convinced that the primal diet would be very beneficial. All these supplements and shakes sound like quality products. But I was wondering if anyone with more experience with supplements can suggest some equally quality products (maybe from Vitacost?) that would be more affordable? Yes, I know that in many cases you get what you pay for. But I also know that there are some quality supplements that are more affordable...I just don't know how to make the comparisons. Anyone with more experience would be very appreciated! http://primalblueprint.com/products/Platinum-Package-%252d-AUTOSHIP*.html Thanks for any help anyone can provide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Wow! Those are expensive -- and they have an automatic rebill. Most Paleo or Primal books or blogs I've read specifically mention using real food as much as possible. I'm not strictly Paleo, so I can't speak for this though. (I am gluten-free, though.) I use Melaleuca products and am very happy with them. They have protein shake mix, vitamins, etc., and are quite reasonable in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 You don't have to use any supplements to go primal, really. Many don't, I think it good just to focus on the food first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Most Paleo or Primal books or blogs I've read specifically mention using real food as much as possible. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Don't buy supplements or prepackaged shakes. Just eat real food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda's Mommy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 :iagree: Don't buy supplements or prepackaged shakes. Just eat real food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Don't buy supplements or prepackaged shakes. Just eat real food. :iagree::iagree: I like Mark Sisson and his books (and his daily emails), but his book stresses the importance of REAL food, as do all the Paleo books. I occasionally use protein powder in a green smoothie if my morning is tight and I can't stomach the thought of eggs, but that's rare. No need for expensive supplements - use that money on good-quality food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I use a protein powder but definitely NOT that one! You are paying for his name on it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I eat LC with a lot of paleo/primal influence. I do use protein powder from time to time. I use Jarrow unflavored (eligible for amazon prime; no sweeteners and no flavoring) or Jay Robb whey PP, which is stevia sweetened. The unsweetened stuff I add to smoothies and add a touch of stevia in. Both of these are fairly "clean" for PPs, although they certainly aren't necessary. I use them when traveling, or sometimes when it is really hot out and I don't want a hot breakfast, or occasionally in baking if the recipe calls for them. THey aren't a significant part of my diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'll back everyone else. Primal/paleo should be about Eating Real Food. You don't need a ton of supplements and certainly not shakes, etc, to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm becoming convinced that the primal diet would be very beneficial. All these supplements and shakes sound like quality products. But I was wondering if anyone with more experience with supplements can suggest some equally quality products (maybe from Vitacost?) that would be more affordable? Yes, I know that in many cases you get what you pay for. But I also know that there are some quality supplements that are more affordable...I just don't know how to make the comparisons. Anyone with more experience would be very appreciated! http://primalblueprint.com/products/Platinum-Package-%252d-AUTOSHIP*.html Thanks for any help anyone can provide! You DEFINITELY do NOT have to take all the supplements to be "Primal". And Mark Sisson (who runs that site) agrees. Food is the best way to go. But I do use the multi packet and the fish oil from Primal Blueprint. Very high quality supplements, and they don't make me feel ill like a lot of pills do. The multi-packs have most of what I want to take for my own health, so they save me buying 20 different bottles of pills. The protein shakes from Primal Nutrition are fabulous, I received some free samples with my first vitamin order... but I don't use them because I prefer actual food. As for the auto-ship, you can request the ship interval be whatever you want. I get a shipment every 2 months, because I don't take as many pills as they suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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