subject: What You Need To Know For Healthy Shakes [print this page] Are you looking for a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth? You are among a group of people looking for easy nutritious ways to make healthy shakes. Most people are searching for a way to eliminate the afternoon 'sugar' drop that comes from unhealthy eating. One of the easiest ways is to learn how to make healthy protein shakes. This is why I wrote this article about what to use to make your shake at home.
Why are Healthy Shakes so popular?
Shakes are popular because most people are becoming more health conscious. The nutrition you receive from a healthy shake will keep your energy level steady throughout the afternoon. If you have a shake from a fast food restaurant, you will definitely feel the 'sugar' drop after a little while. They contain too many calories and too much sugar, and not much nutrition. Look for a protein powder with no more than 35-40 grams per serving. If the carbohydrate and sugar content is high, this will hinder you losing weight. Build lean muscle with the protein and build fat with the sugar.
Do I have what I need for a Healthy Shake?
Locate a blender or a shaker cup. You've purchased the best protein powder you can find and put it in your blender or cup. You get to be creative now. You add your favorite flavorings to customize your shake. Simple or exotic, your choice. Be wild and experiment a little.
Put 8 ounces of liquid in the blender or shaker cup. Choose what you like best, milk, water, rice milk, almond milk. The flavorings come next. You can start using vanilla, safe choice but adds flavor. Next go for some fruit choices, lemon, strawberry, coconut extracts are some of my favorites. When you're in the grocery store look for some fun choices to try.
If you'd like a tropical fruit shake, add fruit to your blender. Look for frozen fruit that has no sugar added or fresh fruit if it is available. Most servings of fruit are around 50 calories per cup. This adds flavor and not too many calories.
Sometimes I'll add jello or instant pudding to enhance the flavor of my shake. A teaspoon of jello or up to a tablespoon of instant pudding gives the shake a special taste. These come in regular or sugar free varieties. You can choose which type you prefer. Add about a cup of ice cubes and you've created a smoothie, if you blender can handle them.
So you will want to find someone who has experience in choosing the best protein powder and has recipes that have been taste tested.
