How to Use Protein Shakes

Protein shakes are a nutritional supplement designed to deliver the essential protein intake needed for bodybuilding and nutrition purposes. Protein shakes can be used along with most diets and can sometimes take the place of a small meal or snack. Many protein shake formulas can be bought at health food stores. You can learn how to properly make and use protein shakes in your diet and achieve the fitness or nutrition goals you're reaching for.

Things You'll Need

• Protein shake formula Shaker cup Blender

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Instructions

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  Choose the proper type of protein shake for your needs. Whey protein is the most common type of protein shake and is the purest, most muscle-building type of protein available. There are also egg and soy protein shakes available at most nutritional supplement stores.

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  Use a shaker cup or blender to mix your protein shake. Mix with 6-8 oz. of water, nonfat milk or your favorite beverage. Add in fresh fruit like strawberries or bananas, yogurt or even peanut butter to make a high energy shake.

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  Plan your daily diet. If you exercise and are using protein shakes to build muscle, drink a protein shake immediately after your workout to begin repairing and building your muscles. Use protein shakes between meals to boost metabolism or as an afternoon snack.

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  Pack a protein shake in a shaker cup to take to the gym or for a long day out. You can have one before you go to bed to repair muscles while you sleep. Spreading out your protein intake throughout the day with shakes as well as high protein foods will keep you full and feed your muscles.

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  Add protein powder mix into oatmeal, pancake batter, or pudding. Experiment with your blender by making protein shakes adding your favorite nuts, fruits, yogurts, nonfat ice cream or other ingredients.