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Protein is one of the basic nutrients our body needs.  It is the building blocks of our muscles.

What is a protein shake? Protein shakes are protein supplements that come in powder form.  This protein powder can be mixed with water or milk, and sometimes with fruits, to make healthful shakes.

Are protein shake and weight loss correlated? With proper diet, drinking protein shakes could be an effective way to slim down.  Dieticians recommend protein-rich foods if one wants to lose weight and replace fat with muscles.  Studies have shown that drinking protein shakes could help you lose 4 to 6 pounds in a month.  But take note that this will only be true if you stick to balanced low-calorie diets.  And please be advised that protein shakes are protein supplements only, hence they are not to be used as a replacement for every meal.  Substituting protein shakes for meals in an effort to lose weight may cause poor nutrition.

When is a protein shake best drunk? Protein shakes are best consumed in the morning and after workout.

What are the protein shake recipes I can try? You can try creating a protein shake recipe of your own by experimenting – you can add fruits or a combination of them.  You can also put some nuts to add flavor.  Here are some examples of the best protein shake recipes you can try at home:

Strawberry Nut Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• Mix 2 Scoops of Vanilla Isolean or other protein with
• 1 cup of fat-free strawberry yogurt
• 6 shredded macadamia nuts

Banana Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 30g Protein Powder (plain or vanilla)
• 1 medium to large banana
• 8 oz. light Soy Milk
• 1 TBSP Linseed, Soy and Almond Mixture
• 1 tsp Golden Syrup
• Few drops vanilla essence/extract
• 3-4 cubes ice
• 1 TBSP low fat natural yoghurt (optional depending on diet)

Berries Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• Mix 2 scoops of Raspberry Yogurt and protein powder
• 4 strawberries
• 15 blueberries
• 16 ounces of nonfat milk
• 1.2 cup of ice cubes.

Chocolate Coffee Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• Mix 2 scoops of Alpine Milk Chocolate Protein Delite or other protein with:
• 1 cup of skim milk
• 5 ice cubes
• 1 cup of water
• 1 spoonful of instant coffee!

Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 10 oz pure water
• 8 frozen strawberries
• 4 tbs. low fat sour cream
• 10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
• 1.5 oz. protein of choice

Oatmeal Meal Replacement Shake

This is a homemade meal  that contains all the nutrition of a hearty bowl of oatmeal.  It has complex carbs, protein, and a little good fat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled
• 2 scoops vanilla protein
• 3 dashes cinnamon
• 1/8 c sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement
• 1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter)
• 12 oz. water or low-fat milk

Super Slimmer

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. pure water
• 1 tbs. flax seed oil
• 1/2 ripe peach (peeled)
• 6 frozen strawberries
• 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of protein of choice

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