Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Overkill

Are my protein shakes considered "ultra-processed" food? 2026 Robert Kennedy, Jr. emphasizes reducing processed foods for better health. Ironically, my significant diet of protein shakes provides ultra-processing liquids with added vitamins and minerals to maintain my strength and overall health. Are all the ingredients healthy? I found these at the local Dollar Tree. $1.25 each. I bought eight. 
 
The limited edition Root Beer Float flavor introduced in May 2025. MSRP = $3.00 each. 

 MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE†, CALCIUM CASEINATE†, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF SUNFLOWER OIL OR SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CELLULOSE GEL AND CELLULOSE GUM, SALT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CARRAGEENAN, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE [VITAMIN E], ZINC GLYCINATE CHELATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE, PHYTONADIONE [VITAMIN K1], POTASSIUM IODIDE, CHOLECALCIFEROL [VITAMIN D3], COPPER GLUCONATE, CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, SODIUM SELENITE, BIOTIN, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, FOLIC ACID, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], CYANOCOBALAMIN [VITAMIN B12], PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B6], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], CHROMIUM POLYNICOTINATE), MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE. 

 
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Premier Protein offers limited edition Root Beer Float High Protein Shake

Premier Protein is bringing back its limited edition Root Beer Float High Protein Shake — serving up nostalgic flavor in a convenient, ready-to-drink format.

Back for a limited time this season, the high protein shake blends cool, creamy vanilla ice cream flavor with nostalgic root beer taste — offering a refreshing twist on your wellness routine. Each shake packs 30g of protein to help support muscle development and boost satiety with 160 calories and 1g of sugar, the company said.

"It’s the perfect post-workout boost or afternoon pick-me-up that delivers indulgent taste without compromise – a true dirty soda with benefits. But it won’t last forever, rolling onto shelves soon, Root Beer Float is available while supplies last at retailers nationwide like Walmart," the company added.

Dollar Tree got the last of the "Limited Edition" run. Expires in May 2026. 

Root Beer Float Protein Shakes | Premier Protein

My trip to the Dollar Tree also added these... 

five of these,


Hardcover 

  
Good timing. Just before Artemis launch. 
Hardcover 

Collectible Morgan 3 Wheeler. 

This is my new favorite car. 
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