THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine · Allison Jordan FDN-P | Functional Gut Health Coach | Constipation and Bloat Expert

293 // 10 Best Protein Powders for Gut Health (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free)

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For bloating, Allison points listeners toward beef protein isolates like Equip, Paleo Valley, and Be Well by Kelly.

The episode starts by celebrating the BetterBelly podcast passing 300 episodes and announcing the first triple-win giveaway. Three winners can get a full ride scholarship to the BetterBelly Blueprint plus three months of free group coaching, a value of over $800, with a coupon for $300 off the BetterBelly Blueprint offered to everyone who enters. After that, the focus shifts to protein powders for listeners who have switched to a dairy-free diet and found that their old standby is no longer on the table. The host frames the problem clearly. Many conventional powders are loaded with fillers, artificial sweeteners, gums, and even heavy metals, so the question is not just what contains protein, but what is actually safe and useful for a gut that is already irritated. The episode walks through a range of options for different needs. It looks at grass-fed protein powders and notes that some blends are not as simple as they first appear once the ingredient list gets a closer read. One savory original version gets a close look, with carrot, MCT oil powder, onion, tomato, black pepper, shiitake mushroom, parsley, and a vegetable blend that includes Brussels sprouts and broccoli. The host points out that this kind of product could be a problem if someone is trying to keep oxalates low, because some of those ingredients can be an issue in that context. Tomato sensitivity also comes up as something to watch. Still, for the right person, the savory profile could be useful, especially if they like bone-broth style flavors or want something that feels more like food than a sweet shake. The episode then turns to people whose testing or symptom patterns suggest they may need to be more selective. If oxalates are high on an organic acids test, or salicylates are high, or a lot of ordinary foods have become non-options, the host treats protein powder as one more place where customization matters. That leads into True Nutrition Custom Protein Builder, a product one client found and the host found especially interesting. It lets you choose and combine protein, carb, and fat powders, so you can build something that fits your own situation instead of forcing yourself into a premixed formula. The host explains that this could be useful for meal replacement too, not just a quick protein boost, since you may want more than protein alone. The overall message stays consistent throughout: if your gut is sensitive, the answer is rarely just "buy a clean powder," because clean is not the same as compatible. The episode also keeps the listener in the loop about why this matters now. It speaks to people who have already been dealing with digestive issues, food restrictions, or the long process of figuring out what their body tolerates. The tone is practical and exploratory, like someone talking through the problem while checking notes and thinking out loud. Rather than treating supplements as a generic fix, it keeps pushing toward fit, tolerance, and ingredient reality. That makes the episode less about a winner-take-all recommendation and more about narrowing the field until you find something your body can live with.

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A practical guide to finding protein powder that fits a dairy free diet and a few stubborn trigger lists.

This episode gives a useful, fairly plainspoken look at how to choose protein powder after a dairy-free switch. It keeps the focus on labels and ingredient tradeoffs, with practical warnings about fillers, artificial sweeteners, and heavy metals, plus a few options to weigh…

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Need a protein powder option that fits more than just your macros?

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