Sunflower protein powder

[Samantha Ribeiro]

So people are asking me if they can have sunflower protein powder shake?

Its from protein extract from the sunflower seed raw. Or during whole30 should we just not have any powder meal?

[SugarcubeOD]

Nuts and seeds are meant to be limited so this would not be the best choice and smoothies/shakes are discouraged so again, not a great choice.

You can find both items in this article and the official stance on them

https://whole30.com/2013/06/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/

[SusanMarks]

hey @Samantha Ribeiro

I agree with what sugarcubeOD shared. While smoothies and protein powders are not recommended on Whole30 and strongly discouraged, it is not a hard fast rule. The biggest reason Whole30 encourages real food over drinking our food is that the process of chewing food instead of drinking it helps accomplish a greater level of satiation and keeps us connected to the concept of choosing to consume real whole foods as opposed to quick drinks, fast foods, and not nutrient dense options. 

The other issue with protein powders is the number of ingredients that are typically found in the ingredient list. After looking into the Sunflower protein powder options, I only found a couple that were pure sunflower seed protein. All the others had quinoa, pea protein, coconut sugars, and monk fruit extract among other things which are all off limits while on a Whole30. It is simply better to rely on whole sources of protein over powders. 

[Samantha Ribeiro]

This particular one i found here in Brazil. It´s only sunflower seed, but i agree that we should eat our food and not drink it! Especially when on Whole30 reset! 

Thanks girls!