"It's great to connect with another foodie! Thanks for the feedback."

Absolutely agree! You're welcome.

Well, I used to be really into the 'industry-driven fitness' scene. Spending hundreds of dollars a month on different supplements and 'pre/post/during workout' drinks. What I have learned is very simple. It was all a waste and unnecessary. I get better results with way less today. With all that said, I'm not a fan of 'protein powders' anyway. I haven't found one that works for me, nor do I think they are digestible. I have seen a few super expensive ones that seem like the real deal. But, why waste your money when you could have better products for free. (grow your own spirulina, wheat grass, broccoli sprouts, etc). I have found the whole 'recommended protein' story a myth it was predicated on biodigestibility with the majority of intake not being utilized. Seriously I know some fitness buffs consume at least 1lb of protein a day and packing on exactly 0 pounds of weight (actually a big problem they say they are having). All this is to say, the combination you mentioned above for protein sounds great :) Definitely a class of favorites for me (though maca is expensive and hard to come by in Bali, so we have had to go without).

I eat fresh spirulina post exercise, though I just recommend complete foods. Most powders are processed and take the protein away from the rest of the plant (which is what makes it so indigestible.) When we remove the protein from the plant we take away the appropriate balance of fats, proteins, carbs and other elements away that made it a complete food. Assuming that we know better than nature how to feed ourselves...

I wrote a massive article related to this topic.

Hope this helps :)