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per serving as the best organic supplements on teins, so I do not recommend using them alone.
the market. Over the next three to five years, Given the low cost of high quality protein in America, it isn’t difficult
however, the price is expected to come down to cover protein needs through real foods. As an added bonus, you will
as greater demand creates more efficiencies and help good farmers at the same time!
opportunities for such operations.
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TABLE 2: REAL FOODS VERSUS PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS: PROTEIN AND COST PER SERVING
TYPE OF PROTEIN PROTEIN PER COST PER NOTES
SERVING SERVING
Great Lakes gelatin or collagen 6 grams $0.31 Add to stocks, soups,
smoothies or other drinks
Vital Proteins beef gelatin 17 grams $1.00 Same as above
Lithic cricket flour 17 grams $2.10
Whey proteins 18-22 grams $0.65-$2.50
Garden of Life organic 22 grams $1.20-$1.70 Tested high for contaminants
protein powder
Melaleuca Ultra- 30 grams $1.50-$1.80
Performance Protein
US Wellness liverwurst (2 oz.) 10-12 grams $1.25-$1.50 Contains 50 percent organ meats
Cottage cheese, organic (1/2 cup) 14 grams $1.00-$1.50
Beef jerky, organic (1 oz.) 11 grams $1.20-$1.80
Eggs (2) 12-16 grams $0.60-$1.00
Yogurt (1 cup) 25 grams $0.50-$1.20

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