Benefits of protein powders and shakes

After a workout it is very important to get proper nutrition. According to Frederike Feil, whose father is the nutritionist for the German National Track and Field Team, it is very important to fuel your body within 45 minutes of an intense workout.

One of the main ingredients in shakes and powders is protein, a compound known as a building block for muscle, bone, skin, and other tissues. Meal replacement drinks are a great way to lose weight, increase protein intake, and increase muscle. In track, it is imperitive to increase the protein intake in order to increase the muscle in your body.

There are many different opinions about shakes and drinks, but it is really up to the athlete as to what you would like to drink or eat after a workout. For information on powders and shakes, please refer to this site.

Shakes and powders can be expensive, so if you are trying to cut back and save money there are also some homemade ways to support and build muscles in your body. The only thing you should buy is whey protein, which can be bought at your local grocery store.

You can try one of these homemade recipes:
1 Banana

8 ounces of skim milk

1 tablespoon peanut butter

2 scoops of whey protein powder

Mix it all up in a blender and you have yourself a tasty power protein drink!

If you prefer a fruitier taste, try this recipe:

1 cup of frozen strawberries

1 cup of low fat vanilla yogurt

2 scoops of whey protein powder

1 tablespoon of honey

1 ½ cups of skim milk

½ cup of orange juice

Mix it all up in a blender and blend until the mixture is nice and smooth.