Nutrition shake facts. 🤩 I am focusing on nutrition shakes, which is different than protein shakes. While nutrition shakes should contain protein, they also provide carbs and nutrients needed that you would typically get in a meal.
Protein shakes are used after intense workouts as a quick service protein supplement to provide the essential amino acids needed for muscle recovery and repair.
So, we will focus on nutrition shakes facts because they have a wider use for most people:
👉🏻Nutrition shakes are convenient. They’re also a healthier alternative to fast food.
👉🏻They can help you meet your nutrient needs while cutting calories. This is why shakes are used as a “weight loss” tool.
👉🏻The shake itself will NOT make you lose weight. The reduction in daily calories from getting your nutrients from a shake (typically 200-400 calories) is lower than getting these same nutrients in through a traditional meal. The reduction in daily calories will HELP you lose weight.
👉🏻Shakes are often fortified with nutrients, which might fill your nutrient gap while you are cutting back on calories.
👉🏻The best shakes contain protein, fiber (necessary carbs) and essential vitamins and minerals.
What to look out for:
✋🏻Some nutrition shakes contain unhealthy ingredients like added sugars, corn syrup, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives. Make sure your shake has more grams of protein than grams of sugar.
👍🏻If you need help finding a nutrition shake that’s right for you, let me know. 👍🏻
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