Saturday, June 13, 2009

How To Make A Great Weight Loss Shake

By Jay NaPier

If you're working on losing weight, you might have decided to use a protein shake to help you feel full and get the nutrients your body requires. They all promise results, but many fail in the end.

If you read the label, you'll see many have high amounts of sugar and a low calorie count. While lower calories are a quick way to lose weight, you are also restricting your intake of calories, which is bad for your metabolism. Fat is also a good thing in your shake as it is necessary for your body to burn excess fat.

When you're making weight loss shakes at home, you want to get the right nutrients. Now, you'll have alot more flexability and it costs less than typical commercial shakes. choosing your own ingredients gives you flexability to add your favorite fruits and vegetables. The fiber that you'll be getting from the fruit and vegetables give you the essential daily minerals and vitamins, but when the fiber is absorbed in your body you'll help cleans and flush out toxins too.

So what are these protein powders. They come in Whey, egg and soy. This is what adds the protein to your shake. The protein keeps your body healthy and it builds new muscles. The protein powder boosts your immune system and can help your body become more attractive.

Now it's time for the liquid. While milk is the most popular, there are other options. Juices are great to give your shake a great taste. Soy milk or almond milk are other options to help you get a great result. They are similar to milk, but are better for you. Low fat and non fat milk are the options most will go with. You can also add Coconut oil to speed your metabolism.

After you make your selection of ingredients, all you need is a blender and you are ready to go! Opt for fresh picked fruits or vegetables and cut them into individual pieces. Organic products are recommended, they are not chemically processed, and you are guaranteed that the products will be fresh.

And finally add the protein powder. Start by reading the instructions, then simply follow along with the recipe. Realize that you might not like the first few time your make it, so expect to play with it a bit before you find the right consistency for you. Adding ice cubes will make the shake more like a shake. If you want it thicker, just add more mix and ice. A bananna will help make it thick as well.

There are alot of options that make a weight loss shake the perfect meal replacment. Ask your friends who are also into health what they use in their shake, you'll be surprised how great they taste and how they are a great option.

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