Homemade bodybuilding shakes using whey protein supplement powders creatively
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If you are serious about building muscle mass or sculpting your body you most likely supplement
your diet with commercially available whey or soy protein powders (and possibly other
supplements). No doubt within a short period of time you discovered the protein shakes whey
powders produce may not be the best tasting drinks you've ever had. Despite this you try to stick
with them because your goal is a better body and a supplement shake that doesn't taste so great
is simply a sacrifice you make.
People find that the flavor of the protein shake powder they paid a good money for quickly gets
boring. If you are taking your protein shakes two or even three times a day it can become a real
chore. This is when people start to experiment a little by adding other ingredients to make their
protein shakes taste a little better.
You can soon turn your boring, often tasteless, protein shakes into mouth-watering bodybuilding or
dieting delights. All you need to have to get started is a blender and a little imagination.
Choosing What to Put in Your Protein Shakes
Before rushing off to your refrigerator to blend everything in site, let's go through some basic
principles you will want to consider first. Not only do you want to create the best tasting shakes but
you should also aim to make the most effective protein shakes for your dieting requirements. This
is important because there is no point throwing full fat ice cream, chocolate sauce, peanut butter
and full fat milk all together to create a wonderful tasting fat gaining shake. You need to be a little
wise when choosing your ingredients.
So what kinds of ingredients make good choices for your shakes? I recommend using the
following tips when getting your ingredients from the supermarket or refrigerator:
Try to keep as many of your ingredients as natural as possible. A good example of this is using
natural peanut butter instead of regular peanut butter. The natural version has better protein
content and also natural fats that are important in your diet.
Fresh fruit should be used whenever possible. Fruit contains the carbohydrates that will fuel your
workouts and your day. The complex sugars in fruit are important to any diet (unlike the simple
sugars in sweets, sodas, etc).
Think about ingredients that will boost your shake's protein content. For example, you could throw
a handful of nuts into the blender for a little extra protein without making the shake much thicker.
2. You could add a few raw egg whites (if you are worried about eating raw eggs you may be able to
find treated egg whites in cartons at your supermarket). You could always simply dump an extra
scoop of whey powder in there as well.
Make sure you have enough liquids. If you get a little too carried away you may discover your
shake is easier to eat with a spoon then drink from a glass. When you first start creating your
shakes it is a good idea to add your liquids (water, fat-free milk, fruit juices, etc.) in stages so that
you get your desired consistency.
Examine the nutritional information for each ingredient and consider the impact it will have on your
dieting goals. For example, you may be opting for fat free (skimmed) milk if you aren't trying to
gain weight.
Always know what your goal is and make your shakes accordingly. If you are trying to shed the fat
you will be skipping the types of ingredients that add too many carbohydrates and fats while trying
to increase the protein content.
Think of how you might create a unique flavor. You can try things like cinnamon, vanilla, honey,
coconut milk, etc. Once you get the hang of this you will see the possibilities are endless.
Making Your Protein Shake
Once you have decided on the ingredients for your shake you are ready to start. It couldn't be
simpler and if you can make toast you won't have a problem. It's a good idea to think about the
order in which you will add your ingredients into the blender. Always add your main liquid source
first so that everything else you add afterwards is easily blended. Following this, add your protein
powder and give your blender a quick 'burst'. Now you are ready to add the rest of your
ingredients and blend until you get the right consistency. At this point you may want to add a little
more liquids to tweak your shake's thickness. Throw in five or six ice cubes to make your shake
more refreshing.
Now you can let your imagination invent all sorts of bodybuilding and dieting concoctions that
make your supplement shakes a great deal tastier. Don't forget to share your creations with
friends at the gym and people across the world through the internet. You will also discover many
ideas other people come up with to inspire you further. Visit websites and online forums for recipes
and you can get some ideas from my site's Whey Protein Supplement Shake Recipes section.
Happy blending!
Adam Zahler is an internet marketing professional and entrepreneur with a strong interest in
fitness and nutrition. He is also the owner and creator of the free Bodybuilding and Protein
Supplements Recipes site where visitors can find protein recipe ideas and also share their own
recipes.
