Affects of Leaving Protein Drinks Out or Mixing With Foods

Q. I used some Whey Cool powder as part of an icing for a cookie that tasted great. Does the powder lose any biological value when made into a frosting, and how long can it sit out once it is mixed?

A. Sounds like you are getting creative with your Whey Cool! It will lose some of it's biological value if you add it to anything hot. If your frosting wasn't heated, it will be fine. I would also suggest covering your cookies with foil and/or an air-tight container to keep the air out, as when whey is exposed to air, it will experience some loss of potency. I don't really know how long it can be left out, but if it is is an hour or less as frosting, it will probably be fine. You should also refrigerate your cookies as I think it would keep better if kept cool.

They say when you mix it into a shake, it should be consumed within about 1/2 hour so you are consuming it at it's prime potency. So you might want your cookies to cool before adding the frosting, let it set for about 10 minutes, then cover and refrigerate.

Regaining Lost Pounds Through Healthy Weight Gain

Q. I was wondering if you recommend anything for someone who is losing weight and needs to gain it back.

A. What I would recommend is to make a protein shake each day for a snack, in addition to your meals, to help you get additional calories for weight gain and a good quality protein to preserve your muscles.

We have 2 excellent whey proteins:

One is called PaleoMeal (this is also fortified with some vitamins, minerals and enzymes).

The other is called Whey Cool (this is just pure protein powder). Please see the Whey Cool link I provided to read more about these high quality proteins, and the Whey Cool page has a video featuring Annika Rockwell, CN, demonstrating how to use this product to make a healthy smoothie.

She also references other products you can use to add nutrients to your smoothie such as Paleogreens and Paleoreds, DFH fish oils and Paleofiber, and an opportunity to buy all these products in one Whey Protein Smoothie Power Pack.

If you do not know why you are losing weight, I would recommend you be evaluated by your doctor to make sure there is not an underlying medical reason causing you to lose weight.

Looking to buy organic whey protein from grass-fed cows

Q. I want to buy organic whey protein from grass-fed cows which is non-denatured. Your site says PaleoMeal and Whey Cool are organic, but not certified organic. Why is that?


A. DFH cannot certify PaleoMeal as "organic" even if the whey was certified "organic" because it contains non-organic ingredients/nutrients added with the whey protein, and those do not exist as certified organic.

In addition, there are also cost reasons that Whey Cool and Paleomeal are not Certified Organic whey protein. DFH wants to keep the costs of the protein affordable to more consumers. The price is already quite high due to the advanced technology involved in making this great low-heat, non-denatured whey protein, plus to add certified organic labeling would make it unaffordable for many.

The most important thing to note is that this whey protein exceeds USDA standards for organic certification in that the cows are never fed hormones/antibiotics, and they are free range and healthy and feeding on pesticide-free grass. (Organic cows are fed organic corn and do not live outdoors in sunlight). In addition, the whey protein is non-denatured. Yet, the farm where the milk is procured is not certified organic.

Since there's no other word to describe "organic" beside "organic" itself, we've kept the verbiage and created the note "not USDA certified organic".

"Organic* quality whey which is low heat processed and from herds that graze on pesticide-free, chemical-free natural grass pastures. (*not USDA Certified Organic). These milking cows are never subject to any chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, genetically modified organisms, hyper-immunizations or injected pathogens. They are never given bovine growth hormone or any other hormones. (No rBST or rBGH)."

We hope you will try either of these great products PaleoMeal or Whey Cool and give us your feedback as well.

Muscle cramps, muscle stiffness, and workout recovery

Q. What do you recommend for workout recovery? I have muscle cramps, muscle stiffness, and I would like to optimize my fat burning during workout.

A. Here are my recommendations for you with links:

• MuscleAid by Biogenesis - To support muscle growth and proper contractions. Also helpful to relieve muscle cramps and stiffness. Add one heaping teaspoon (4.5gm) to 3-6 fl. oz. of water/juice or to food, once or twice daily.
• Maxi-HGH by DaVinci Labs - This is a high-potency amino acid supplement which supports normal human growth hormone levels, as well as cardiovascular health and reduces sugar cravings. Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 scoop per day in 8 oz. juice or water and take on an empty stomach at bedtime or right after strenuous exercise.

Another supplement to consider is CLA. It helps target fat around the waist. This has been demonstrated in some published research studies.

Also for smoothies you might check out our organic whey protein smoothie packages! This is very high quality protein whey that provides a complete protein with all the amino acids. Other products featured here (PaleoGreens & PaleoReds) have great antioxidant and immune system support. If you want to give our products a try for your mid-day smoothie, you can still add your nuts/nut butter and flax oil. Wait until the end of the blending process before you add the protein. Too much blending is going to damage the fragile proteins, and it is best to leave them intact as much as possible. Also for guys, I recommend using fish oil instead of flax oil. The first package comes with a fish oil we often recommend to our clients.

For a good low-carb bar, I would recommend any of the bars that are on this webpage: Low Carb Bars. Please take a minute to look through to see which one may appeal to you. You can purchase a few to try, but normally we sell these by the box.

Are Whey Cool or PaleoMeal Protein by-products of cheese manufacturing?

Q. Are either Whey Cool Protein or Paleomeal a by-product of cheese manufacture? Do they contain covalent bonded cysteine?

A. No, neither Whey Cool Whey Protein or Paleomeal are by-products from the cheese industry. They are products created directly from raw milk. And yes, both contain covalently bonded cysteine.

Does Whey Cool Protein affect a person with lactose intolerance or Colitis?

Q. Can you tell me how Whey Cool Protein by Designs for Health product would affect a person who is lactose intolerance or someone who has colitis?

A. Depending on your level of lactose intolerance, you may be able to take Whey Cool. Many of my lactose intolerant clients (including my husband) take it and do fine. You can always take your lactase enzyme supplements before having Whey Cool if you seem to have a problem breaking it down.

As for colitis, Whey Cool can be soothing and reparative to the GI helping your colitis. I recommend you add in 1 Tablespoon of Fish Oils each day to reduce the inflammation from your colitis. Fish oils are very powerful for this condition.

Please read here about the research on benefits of Omega 3s and colitis.

Is there a protein powder/bar that's wheat, gluten, corn, whey, & lactose free?

Q. I am trying to find a complete protien powder & bar that has NO wheat, gluten, corn, casin, whey,or lactose Biogenesis/ultra lean rice vanilla looks good but does not mention if it is gluten free?

A. The Biogenesis Ultra Lean Rice Vanilla is free of gluten as well.

And, we have several bars which are free of wheat, gluten, and dairy. And they come in different flavors. These are our top sellers!
Ultra Lean Protein bars
PaleoBars- Dairy Free
Omega Smart Bars

Is PaleoMeal by Designs for Health safe for a person with Gluten intolerance?

Q. I have a gluten intolerance and was wondering if PaleoMeal by Designs for Health was safe to use or if it had any gluten and or cross contamination?

A. I double checked with the manufacturer and PaleoMeal has no gluten or cross contamination.

Is PaleoMeal Organic Whey Protein my best choice for a chemical free product?

Q. I just finished Chemo and Radiation and want to stay as clear of chemicals as possible. I want a whey protein that is as organic as possible; I now use PaleoMeal Propretary Non-Denatured Whey Protein. Is the Whey Cool Protein better?

A. The Whey Cool protein is the same great quality whey found inside Paleomeal, but it contains more grams of protein per serving than Paleomeal. Since you have just finished chemo and radiation, I think the Paleomeal is better for you since it contains some liver detoxifying nutrients inside which will help your recovery.

Please suggest a shake for a lactose intolerant 91yo who needs to gain weight?

Q. I recently discovered the whey meal replacement shake I have contains sucralose and fructose, neither of which I want. Am sharing w/my lactose-intolerant, very osteoporotic 91yo mom who desperately needs to gain fat and muscle weight (92lbs) after severe candida infection. She loves chocolate but Ensure contains too much sugar. Would any of your products be appropriate? Any suggestions?

A. An ideal & healthy replacement to Ensure would be Paleomeal Chocolate. It is made with healthy, non-denatured whey protein (no hormones), and contains no fructose or artificial sugar. Since your mom is lactose intolerant, she can take a lactase enzyme right before she has her Paleomeal smoothie. Some lactose intolerant people (like my husband) can actually consume Paleomeal with no problem. You'll have to check and see.

You can read more about this great whey protein here.

Is there really a difference between PaleoMeal and cheaper whey proteins?

Q. I was thinking about trying the Paleomeal by DFH, is there really a difference between the Paleomeal by DFH and the cheap whey proteins? I also add Flaxseed to the smothies but I hate the way it feels, I saw that the Paleomeal already have flaxseed as an ingredient, so if I use the paleomeal can I forget about adding the flaxseed right?

A. Yes, there is a real difference between Paleomeal whey protein and the cheaper varieties at Walmart and other stores. Paleomeal is unprocessed and biologically active which means it has many health benefits like boosting your immune system and healing your intestines. Also, this whey protein is better absorbed by the body and becomes building blocks for your muscles helping you with endurance. You may notice more energy and for longer periods of time than when you use the other types of protein. More importantly, by strengthening your immune system, you are improving every aspect of your health.

Although there are already some ground flaxseeds in Paleomeal, it is not enough to count as your sole source of dietary Omega 3s but it does give you a little fiber. Everyone should be taking an Essential Fatty Acid supplement such as Omega Synergy Fish Oil capsules (purity tested) take 1-2 per day, or ¼ cup of ground flaxseeds per day to get a good daily dose of your Omega 3s.

The re-orders on Paleomeal are incredible. It has been my #1 seller for 5 years now and clients keep coming back for more, especially after comparing with other brands.

I would like to know if the milk used in PaleoMeal is homogenized?

Q. I would like to know if the milk used in PaleoMeal is homogenized?

A. I spoke to the technical department about Paleomeal Whey Protein and it is not homogenized.

Is PaleoMeal Organic Whey Protien by DFH certified organic? Also do you deliver in Canada?

Q. Is PaleoMeal Organic Whey Protien by DFH certified organic? Also do you deliver in Canada?

A. Paleomeal whey protein is organic by definition but not certified by the USDA. More specifically, we call it organic because the whey comes from a top notch facility with free ranging cows feeding on grass pastures with no pesticides or herbicides, never injected with hormones or antibiotics, and never fed genetically modified food. These factors qualify the whey protein as organic, but the USDA has not yet certified it due to time or cost issues. Certified Organic whey can cost twice the price.

We do not ship to Canada, although if you have a friend in the US, perhaps we could ship Paleomeal to him/her and have them send it to you? Or, next time to you travel to the US, we can ship it to your hotel.

To increase day long energy what can I augment my PaleoMeal with in the A.M.?

Q. Is there something that we can add to the PaleoMeal in the A.M. to give us energy and fullness during the day?

A. I would recommend to add 1-2 Tbs. Pharmax Finest Pure Fish Oil to your smoothie as a great way to add some healthy fat which will stabilize your blood sugars and create a greater level of lasting satiety. Pharmax Finest Pure fish oils are the first I have ever found that taste good (I use it daily in my strawberry smoothie), and it is such a healthy addition to your diet. The only contraindication to fish oils is if you are taking blood thinning medication. You may also want to add more Paleomeal to help with satiety. I scoop of vanilla has 17g of protein which is equivalent to 21/2 oz. of white meat chicken. Perhaps you want to double that.

Pharmax Finest Pure fish oils, essential orange flavored. (Take 1-2 Tbs. daily for satiety, metabolism, brain health, cellular health, anti-inflammation)

For energy specifically, I would recommend Carnitine Tartrate Powder by Designs for health. It is tart flavored powder that tastes good in water, and you may even like adding it to your smoothie.
Carnitine Tartrate Powder by Designs for health (Begin with ¼-½ tsp mixed in water first thing in the morning, you may increase this dose.)

Also for energy, I find Magnesium Glycenate, by Designs for Health to be a great energy balancer. As a matter of fact, I just ran out of my own personal stash, and I do not feel the same. (Time to reorder) I also have many clients who really enjoy this product.

Magnesium Glycenate, by Designs for Health: (Start by taking 2 in the morning with your smoothie. You may take 1-2 more in the afternoon and 1-2 in the evening if desired.)

Is Ultra Pure Whey totally organic & antibiotic, hormone, GMO, & chemical free?

Q. Is your Ultra Pure Whey Protein Powder free of hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals? Is it totally organic? Is it non-GMO?

A. Ultra Pure Whey Protein Powder by BioGenesis does not advertise as being free of hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals, but it is made with very high quality ingredients. It sounds like the product you are looking for is Paleomeal by Designs for Health, which does meet all the qualifications you are looking for.

Are the Gluco Support Bars by Biogenesis gluten free?

Q. The Gluco support Bar by Biogenesis says "wheat free", but are any of them also "gluten free" but you just say wheat free?

A. I double checked with Biogenesis, and ALL their protein bars are gluten free.

You might also be interested in these other excellent gluten free /dairy free bars we carry by Designs For Health: PaleoBar DF (Dairy Free/Gluten free) by Designs for Health. Love these two flavors—chocolate almond or coconut almond.

What are the best supplements to build muscle mass?

Q. What are the best supplements to build muscle mass?

A. Proper nutrition combined with a personalized exercise plan would be the key for you to gain muscle mass.

High quality protein is one of the most important nutrients to consume throughout the day, as protein raises protective HDL cholesterol, lowers triglycerides, improves insulin action, promotes lean muscle growth, and creates satiety and blood sugar balance.

In order to build muscle mass, I would recommend that you supplement your diet with PaleoMeal by Designs For Health, which is rich in whey protein and has the most health benefits of any protein studied.

I would also recommend Pure Creatine by Pharmax.

Other supplements that could help you with Athletic Strength, endurance and recovery can be found here.

What is the difference between PaleoMeal Whey Protein and the new Whey Cool Protein by Designs for Health?

Q. What is the difference between PaleoMeal Whey Protein and the new Whey Cool Protein by Designs for Health?


A. Basically, Whey Cool is the pure high quality whey protein contained in Paleomeal, but with no other added ingredients such as vitamins and flaxmeal. This is ideal for those who want more immune boosting nutrients found in the whey itself, per serving.

Can I use Paleomeal or Whey Cool by Designs for Health to bake into muffins or breads?

Q. Can I use Paleomeal or Whey Cool by Designs for Health to bake into muffins or breads?

A. You may bake it into breads, cookies, etc. Please see our recipe section for more delicious and creative ideas on using whey protein.

Is there a Zone Bar alternative for my metabolic syndrome and overweight?

Q. I have metabolic syndrome, am overweight and have unsteady blood sugar. The Zone bars are loaded with sugar. What do you recommend instead?

A. My personal favorite bars for taste and blood sugar balancing are BioGenesis Ultra Lean Gluco Support bars. Others prefer PaleoBars. The nutritional composition is fairly similar, yet PaleoBars use some alcohol sugars and whey protein, whereas UltraLean bars use brown rice syrup to sweeten and use rice protein. You can order individual bars to test flavor and their effect on your system to find the right few for you.

You don't filter whey product, so how does filtration harm other brand proteins?

Q. Whey Cool and Paleomeal whey protein are not filtered. Yet, how does the filtration process harm the protein in other brand's protein products?

A. Paleomeal and Whey Cool are superior to any other whey protein products on the market because of the processing method and the source of the milk. Filtration forces a separation of the molecules/compounds, which destroys some of the properties and changes the way our bodies absorb the nutrients. Also, heat applied in other processing methods damages the enzymes, vitamins, and immunoglobulins. The other major benefits to Whey Cool are it tastes delicious, is sourced from grass fed organic cows (hence whey more nutrients), and doesn't have any added sugar, flavors, chemicals, etc.

Why are Paleomeal and Whey Cool not "Certified" Organic?

Q. Why are Paleomeal and Whey Cool not "Certified" Organic?

A. To meet USDA Organic Certification comes down to cost and plant equipment. The production equipment for this very special whey protein is also used for dairy products that are not from the same milk supply. If separate equipment were purchased, it would raise the price of the final product tremendously.

Certification has no added benefit to the quality of this whey protein, which has all the advantages of "organic", and the animals are fresh pasture grass fed year-round. This is by far the best quality whey protein available.

What Whey Protein is recommended for 59 yo doing cardio and strenght workouts?

Q. I'm a 59 year old female and work-out at the gym (cardio and strength building). I was told to take Organic Whey Protein before and after workout. What do you recommend?

A. I personally use and recommend Whey Cool or Paleomeal by DFH which both are made from the same organic grade whey protein. The Whey Cool is the best value per container, yet if you have any sort of gastrointestinal problems, the Paleomeal contains additional gut and liver healing nutrients which many people love.

You can mix either into a smoothie once or twice daily. I sometimes make them very simple with just water, and other times make fun smoothies containing a number of additional add ins like Omega 3s, probiotics, and PaleoFiber. I figure you might as well power pack your smoothie and get as many nutrients as possible! See our Whey Protein Smoothie Recipes here which has links to the products I mentioned.

Some popular items added in by those who life weights and do cardio include: Carnitine Tartrate Powder, Creatine powder, and D-Ribose powder. You can read more about the benefits of each of these on the product pages.

If you have any specific health concerns or goals, I'd be glad to make specific recommendations on "add ins" for your smoothy.

What is the difference between Whey Cool and Paleomeal?

Q. What is the difference between Whey Cool and Paleomeal?

A. Thank you for you call and your interest in PaleoMeal and Whey Cool. To answer your questions, Whey Cool is a more concentrated whey protein product than the PaleoMeal by about 30% more protein per serving, but they do contain the same organic whey protein concentrate. The Whey Cool has only whey protein.

The PaleoMeal has extra ingredients so that it can be used as a meal replacer or nutritious snack by itself, where the Whey Cool is just protein that you can add to cereal or smoothies or other foods. The additional ingredients in the PaleoMeal consist of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, ground flax, glutamine, CLA, Phosphatidyl Choline and natural sweeteners like xylitol and natural flavors. The Ingredient Section in the above links give the whole nutritional breakdown.

You might also be interested in our PaleoMeal Smoothie Recipes.