Paleo Pro Protein Powder

Actually Paleo Protein Powder-finally! And it's great!

Hey paleoers, fitness fans, and people who just don't want to put junk in their bodies,

I recently saw some buzz about Paleo Pro, actually fully paleo protein powder, and I was quite intrigued. I've tried a lot of protein powders over the years, as post-workout recovery and/or as a means to get more protein crammed in during a strength cycle. I never seemed to get as much out of it as my fellow athletes and even more frustratingly, some of the powders really ripped up my stomach. So I was definitely in the market for something which would a) actually work, and b) not work over my digestive system.

I reached out the the nice folks at Paleo Pro and they agreed to send over samples so I could give things a shot. I checked the mail pretty excitedly for a few days until this box turned up, containing samples and a new blender bottle! I lose blender bottles like it's my job so I was pretty pumped.

So was Roo

To me, what sets Paleo Pro apart are two things: what's in it and what's not in it. In it is protein from grass fed beef and eggs. Not in it is whey, soy, gluten, or sugar. Well heck yeah.

​I was in love from the ingredients label alone-but wait, did it mix into liquids well? Did it taste at least ok? I was about to find out.

The first sample I tried was the recovery powder. I had it post morning run and drank it while I was stretching. It was thick enough to be interesting to the pallet, but without the thick chalkiness that some powders create that makes it hard to choke down. The flavor was well rounded and overall fine. (If you feel like I'm describing a snooty wine vintage, just wait, it gets better).

More important (to me), than the flavor was its effectiveness. I feel like this powder actually did its job in helping me recover, both post-run and then a few days later post-WOD. I found that I had a better and sustained level of energy and good spirits post-workout, and that was a great feeling.

The second sample I tried was the Aztec Vanilla protein powder and Oh My God it was DELICIOUS. I know taste is hardly the entire point but it was soooooooooo yum. I am asking for a full sized package of it for my half birthday, because that's the closest gift-giving holiday to right now that I can think of. Incredibly rich and well-rounded flavor, it tastes like a vanilla cupcake but of course not too thick. Filling and enjoyable, and took the edge off the hangry for a solid hour.

The Ancient Cacao was also a standout. I feel like I could add it to some coconut milk or coffee as a fun treat, but it's also more than good on its own.

Finally was the plain naked powder. I combined it with my morning coffee and a ton of ice and it was a fantastic start to the day. It helped keep my blood sugar/hunger level at an even keel, and actually did a better job of it than my typical scrambled eggs and veggies breakfast. 

Overall I was immensely pleased by and impressed with this product. I was floored by how easily it mixed into water, coffee, and anything else I dreamed up, how great it tasted, and most importantly, how well it actually worked. I couldn't ask for more from the product and I'm so glad I discovered it.

​Happy lifting and loving and living!!