Thursday, July 11, 2013

Protein Shakes for Muscle Recovery

By Ryan P. Bressler


Protein shakes are great way to sneak healthy foods into your diet. Why skip breakfast? You can make a fast, easy, and delicious protein shake or smoothie! Protein shakes are packed with lean healthy protein, fruits, and sometimes even vegetables and super foods! Shakes and smoothies truly are the new fast food.



After a strength training workout, an athlete has 1 hour to consume protein to prevent muscle soreness. After a cardio workout, the athlete only has 30 minutes! Some experts suggest that liquid protein is the best way to prevent muscle soreness. The easiest way to consume liquid protein is with a healthy and delicious protein shake!

Green smoothies are very popular right now. You can turn your protein shake into a green smoothie with the addition of a few green super foods such as spinach, kale, and avocado. Green smoothies are a great way to get a veggie packed meal on the go. If you add a little raw cacao and peanut butter, you can't even taste the greens!

Protein shakes are also an easy way to sneak super foods into your diet. Try adding super foods such as coconut oil, seeds such as chia, hemp, and flax seed, spirulina, chlorella, and even acai berry. Try different combinations of ingredients until you find the nutrient packed protein shake that is perfect for you!

Try not to use whey protein in your shakes. Whey protein powders are ultra processed and lack living nutrients. Whey protein powders also tend to contain many artificial ingredients such as chemical sweeteners. Try to avoid soy protein as well, there are many side effects associated with over consumption of soy and soy products.

There you have it! Protein shakes can be the perfect way to prevent muscle soreness after a hard work out. They can also be a great way to sneak extra veggies and super foods into your diet. Simply avoid processed ingredients and you'll be on your way to making the healthiest protein shakes around!




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