6 Ways to Step Your Shake Game to Another Level.
Another protein shake??? We know, you’re sick of them but still continue to down them post workout to reap all the benefits such as replenish glycogen stores, decrease protein breakdown, and increase protein synthesis. We love to see how discipline you are! But it’s time to shake it up. When you have as many shakes as we have in the past and more to come in the future, you start to get creative. And for your benefit, we have taken our shakes to the next level in regards to your taste buds while loading up the nutrients in some different ways.
OUTSIDE THE TYPICAL BLENDER…
GO GANG GREEN: Yes, sounds disgusting but have a little faith! Add in a handful of spinach or kale to your next shake. The addition of some vegetables, which are you can never get enough of, will go along way towards your goals and longevity.
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE: Especially now that it’s that time of year where you can find anything pumpkin flavored (even Mac N Cheese…strange…), throw in a little cinnamon, nutmeg, chai, or pumpkin. And Bam! Just like Emeril used to say…(and without the pouch)
JOLT WITH JAVA: Perfect for morning workouts, before or after. Brew up a protein shake with a shot of espresso or just throw in the entire coffee bean. (Warning: For the caffeine tolerant)
BUTTER ME UP: Listen Buttercup, a scoop of almond butter will add some satiety to your mid day meal. Adding in good fats like this, flax, and chia seeds will help you feeling fuller longer. You may just go nuts.
CRAZY FOR COCONUT: Yup, Sons of Strength love any and pretty much everything coconut. Add some coconut water like Zico in as your base right after a training and sweat session to improve your hydration. Coconut oil is another great fat to add in as well to maintain blood sugar levels.
SHAKE GENERATOR:
Start with the some ice cubes.
If you like them thick, go with 5 to 10 ice cubs.
If you rather just cool down the temp., just add in a few (1 to 4).
*: Aim for 30 to 40 grams of rapid and easily digestible carbohydrates to If you are on a diet emphasizing lower carbohydrates, skip on the fruit or add in less and go with a type of berries due to their high oxygen radical absorbance capacity scores.
**: Skip the FAT post workout. Instead add into your shake when consuming based on convenience or as an anytime of day shake to slow down the digestion and feel fuller longer.
Protein Powder Supplement Suggestions:
Whey – Designs for Health Whey Cool
Vegan – Sun Warrior Raw Protein
Egg – Jay Robb Egg White Protein
GIVE IT A SHOT
Autumn Apple Pie…
1 to 2 scoops protein of your choice (recommended with a vanilla flavor)
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 packet or 1/2 cup of oatmeal
1 tsp of honey
Ice to preference
…Fall in Love
Trust us, this shake is good…but doesn’t look like this!
Today for post workout meal (after my Neapolitan protein shake made with 1/2scoop strawberry protein, 1/2 scoop vanilla protein, some sugar free chocolate syrup, 1tbs unsweetened cocoa powder and stevia) I made this purée and topped it with grilled chicken and mushrooms!
Since Boston Marathon I’ve found that my hunger is still up even though I am running less miles. I decided to go back to GNC and get two bottles of the Leak Shake 25 which contains 200 calories and 25 grams of protein. Protein makes you feel fuller longer thus helping to curb my crazy appetite. Again I will mostly be using this shake as a way to help me get through to my next meal with out wanting to chew my arm off or as a something to drink post long run.