Eat More Super Foods with Shakes and Smoothies

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.



Protein shakes are an easy way to add extra protein your diet. Some experts suggest that diets high in protein may help people lose weight and build lean muscle. You can add many sources of protein to a shake such as organic plant based protein powder, grass fed gelatin, nuts and nutbutters, and some seeds such as chia and hemp. Some people even add raw organic free range eggs to their protein shakes!

If you want to turn your protein shake into a green smoothie JUST ADD GREENS! There are many tasty veggies that are a perfect addition to your protein shake or smoothie. Try spinach, kale, avocado, or cucumber! You could also add lettuce or collard greens- pretty much any leafy vegetable will taste great!

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!

Avoid adding whey protein powders to a plant based protein shake, Whey is a highly processed animal product that does not generally contain live nutrients. Whey protein is also a NO GO for vegetarians. Try to avoid soy protein powders and milks as well. Some studies suggest that over consumption of soy can lead to negative side effects.

In conclusion, protein shakes are an easy and healthy way to add nutrients to your diet. Diets high in protein may also lead to weight loss, which is a positive for most people. Protein shakes can also be used to reduce muscle soreness after a workout and build strong lean muscle overtime. Refer to this article for great tips on making shakes and smoothies!




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