| If you are looking for a quick and easy way to | | | | the switch from burning carbohydrates, and this |
| add more protein to your diet, you should | | | | can be done by adding more protein to the diet. |
| consider trying protein supplements. They are | | | | Also, additional protein will help in muscle recovery |
| made from a number of different types of | | | | following exercise routines. |
| protein for people with different needs, and they | | | | Women's bodies have the ability to store many |
| can be used in many recipes or in great tasting | | | | nutrients, but protein is not one of them. |
| shakes and smoothies. | | | | Therefore, additional proteins are necessary, and |
| The average adult needs at least between 55 and | | | | protein supplements are a great way to get the |
| 65 grams of protein per day, and even more if | | | | protein needed. Also, drinking protein shakes, |
| they are on special, high-protein diets. There are | | | | especially those made with fast-digesting whey, is |
| all kinds of foods that have lots of protein, but | | | | a wonderful thing for women following workouts. |
| many people don't want to have to eat a lot, | | | | A Delicious Breakfast Replacement Shake for |
| especially if they are dieting or they just simply | | | | Women |
| don't have enough time to sit down to a healthy | | | | - 1 small container of plain yogurt |
| meal. Protein shakes and smoothies make terrific | | | | - 1/2 C skim milk |
| meal replacements, and they are quite simple to | | | | - 1 C fresh fruit and berries (try a mix of bananas |
| make. | | | | and strawberries for a really tasty shake) |
| Why Do We Need Protein? | | | | - 2 scoops of protein powder |
| Protein is important for the building and | | | | - 1 tsp vanilla extract |
| maintenance of healthy muscles and promoting | | | | - Ice |
| energy and is an essential part of our daily dietary | | | | Blend all ingredients together in blender, and pour |
| intake. Many people do not get enough protein in | | | | into a glass. This is a great on-the-go meal |
| their diets, and this is where supplements can | | | | replacement, and you can put it in a travel mug. |
| come into play. They give you all the benefits of | | | | (If you are going to do this, remember not to |
| protein-rich foods, without all of the fat and | | | | make it too thick...add more milk and less yogurt |
| calories. | | | | or ice). |
| People who exercise a lot, especially weightlifters | | | | Weight Loss Protein Shakes and Smoothies |
| and athletes, need protein in order to promote | | | | Many people who are on liquid or reduced-calorie |
| muscle recovery following workouts. Many people | | | | diets can benefit from weight loss protein |
| on special liquid or high-protein diets use protein | | | | supplement shakes. You don't have to go out and |
| supplements, and people who are heavy eaters | | | | buy any special ingredients. If you already are |
| of junk food can benefit from having additional | | | | eating healthy, you should have just about |
| protein in their diets. | | | | everything you need on hand to make delicious |
| Types of Protein Shakes | | | | weight loss shakes and smoothies. Also, if you are |
| There are a number of different protein | | | | a person who is busy and always on the go, |
| supplements available, each of which has | | | | these shakes and smoothies are the ideal |
| ingredients that may or may not be good for | | | | take-along meal. |
| some people. For instance, people who are lactose | | | | Tasty, Low-Cal Weight Loss Protein Shake |
| intolerant should opt for soy protein instead of | | | | - 1 C skim milk |
| whey, which is a milk derivative. | | | | - 1 banana |
| Whey Protein - Whey, as mentioned above, is a | | | | - 2 scoops of soy protein powder |
| derivative of milk, a biproduct of the | | | | - 1 tsp vanilla extract |
| cheese-making process. It is a protein that is | | | | - Ice |
| quickly and easily digested, making it a great | | | | Blend all ingredients in a blender, and enjoy! |
| option for body builders and other athletes who | | | | Awesome Weight Loss Protein Smoothie |
| are looking for muscle recovery following | | | | - 1 C unsweetened apple juice |
| workouts or to build muscles. | | | | - 1/2 C frozen strawberries |
| Soy Protein - Soy protein is a wonderful option | | | | - 2 scoops of soy protein powder |
| for vegetarians and people who are intolerant to | | | | - Ice |
| milk and milk products, such as cheese and | | | | - Blend all ingredients in blender. For a less slushy |
| yogurt. Soy protein comes directly from | | | | drink, add less ice. |
| soybeans, so it is vegetable-based. It isn't the | | | | Kids Can Benefit from Protein Supplements Too |
| greatest tasting protein, but you can get plenty | | | | Ideally, kids are healthy, active and constantly on |
| of soy supplement products that are flavored and | | | | the go, meaning that they are always in need of |
| taste really great. | | | | lots of vitamins and nutrients to help them grow. |
| Egg Protein - This is highly recognized as a protein | | | | One of the dietary essentials for healthy muscles |
| for body builders. In fact, before there were | | | | is protein, and oftentimes, kids just aren't getting |
| nutritional supplements, it was not uncommon to | | | | enough of it. There are a number of reasons for |
| see weight lifters drinking raw eggs for a protein | | | | this, from not having time for breakfast before |
| boost. Now, there are a number of egg protein | | | | catching the school bus to eating an unhealthy |
| powders available that taste great in shakes. | | | | lunch to being extremely active. Here is a |
| Rice Protein - This protein comes from brown rice | | | | great-tasting recipe for a protein |
| and is considered to be a complete protein. Rice | | | | supplement-enriched smoothie, and a delicious |
| protein contains all of the essential amino acids, as | | | | shake that your kids will love: |
| well as nonessential amino acids, and since it is | | | | Fruit Protein Smoothie |
| hypoallergenic, it is great for everyone. | | | | - 1/2 C orange juice |
| What is the Best Protein Shake for You? | | | | - 1/2 C mixed berries (raspberries and |
| When choosing the best protein supplement for | | | | strawberries taste great together, and frozen |
| you, there are a number of factors to consider. | | | | berries add to the slushiness) |
| For example, if you are lactose intolerant, you | | | | - 1 scoop of berry or fruit-flavored protein |
| need to make sure that you don't get a | | | | powder |
| supplement that is made from whey or casein. If | | | | - Ice |
| you have allergies, you may want to stick with | | | | - Blend ingredients in a blender, pour into a fun |
| soy or rice protein supplements. Decide what you | | | | glass, add a straw and garnish with a slice of |
| need the protein supplement for (workouts or | | | | orange and a few berries. Add more ice for a |
| weight loss, for example), and look for products | | | | really fun slushie. |
| that are made for your purposes. Make sure that | | | | Protein Shake |
| you read labels of each product that you are | | | | - 1/2 C skim milk (for a special occasional treat, |
| interested in. Each product is labeled specifically for | | | | add a scoop of vanilla ice cream) |
| its use, and you will find all of the ingredients on | | | | - 1 banana |
| the labels as well. | | | | - 1 scoop of vanilla-flavored protein powder |
| Protein Shakes for Women | | | | - 1 tsp vanilla |
| Since protein supplements are a terrific dietary aid | | | | - Blend ingredients in a blender, pour into a mug |
| when it comes to losing weight, many women | | | | and add a straw. Add some banana slices and a |
| enjoy protein smoothies, shakes and bars each | | | | couple of berries to the top for garnish. |
| day. In order to burn fat, the body must make | | | | |