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| By Lisa VanWilliams |
We love our morning fruit smoothies. Here I am thinking I am making a healthy breakfast and we could have been poisoning ourselves. I did not realize what toxic brands are out there and to be aware of. Consumer Reports did a study that revealed the following:
Here are the average amounts of metals we found in three servings of these protein drinks. The maximum limits for them in dietary supplements proposed by the U.S. Pharmacopeia are: arsenic (inorganic), 15 micrograms (µg) per day; cadmium, 5 µg; lead, 10 µg; mercury, 15 µg. Amounts at or exceeding those limits are in bold. Experts said three servings a day is common.*
Check the list and makes sure you are not using any of the brands with alarming levels of chemicals. Food Babe did an article where she recommends the healthiest brands on the market which you can check out here: http://foodbabe.com/2012/12/13/the-healthiest-protein-powders-on-the-market/
Protein shakes are a wonderful way to eat your fruit, they are convenient, and it's a great way to supplement nutrients and sneak in other food supplements (flax seed, coconut oil, etc). Experiment and try some different mixes, just be aware of the toxic brands !
*http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/whats-in-your-protein-drink/index.htm
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