Protein Shakes
Why is it that so many bodybuilders take protein shakes? Well, protein is used for the production of muscles. Proteins are also used to manufacture hormones, enzymes, cellular messengers, nucleic acids, and immune-system components.
Without adequate protein, our bodies can’t put together the structures that make up every cell, tissue, and organ, nor can it generate the biochemical substances needed for cardiovascular function, muscle contraction, growth, and healing.
Without an adequate amount of protein our muscles wouldn’t heal up as quickly and could therefore lead to over-training your muscle which could lead to injury.
It can be best to take a protein shake immediately following a workout, since protein shakes only take about 30 minutes to reach the muscle after ingestion. Definitely, we can see the advantage to taking a protein shake in this instance. Here are some shakes that you might find upon your finest taste.
1.Orange Dream
Blend:
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 orange
¼ orange peel
1 tbsp walnuts
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
1 cup water
½ cup orange juice
3 ice cubes
399 calories, 32 g protein, 14 g fat, 39 g carbs
2.Coconut Almond Smoothie
Blend:
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 rounded tbsp almond butter
1½ cups water
3 ice cubes
405 calories, 27 g protein, 21 g fat, 33 g carbs
3.Red Shake
Blend:
1/2 cup frozen cherries
8 oz water
1/2 cup chopped raw beets
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 banana
1 scoop chocolate whey protein
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
329 calories, 28 g protein, 4 g fat, 52 g carbs, 11 g fiber
4.Tropical Shake
Blend:
12 oz water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder
½ banana
1 cup of pineapple
1 cup of spinach
1 tbsp of ground flax
2 tbsp of unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup plain yogurt or vegan alternative
525 calories, 58 grams protein, 12 g fat, 46 g carbs, 8.5 g fiber (accounts for using water as the fluid instead of milk or yogurt)
5.Banana and Strawberry Shake
Blend:
12 oz water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla or strawberry flavored protein powder
1 banana
1 cup of frozen strawberries
1 cup of spinach
2 tbsp of ground flax
490 calories, 55 g protein, 9 g fat, 47 g carbs, 11 g fiber (accounts for using water as the fluid instead of milk or yogurt)
6.Apple And Grains Shake
Blend:
12 oz water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla flavored protein
1 apple, core removed, and sliced into wedges
1 cup of spinach
2 tbsp of almonds
¼ cup of uncooked oats
Ice as needed
Cinnamon to taste
535 calories, 58 g protein, 13 g fat, 46 g carbs, 9 g fiber (accounts for using water as the fluid instead of milk or yogurt)
7.Berry Shake
BLEND THIS:
12 oz water
1 cup spinach
2 cups frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp walnuts
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
500 calories, 57 g protein, 54 g carbs, 14 g fiber, 11 g fat
Source: www.menshealth.com