Protein shakes have immense benefits. They are amazing between meals, most likely as a snack or after a rigorous workout. Whether you want to lose weight or gain muscle, protein shakes provide you with as much protein as any protein-rich food like chicken, beef or fish. They’re also low in calories. Plus, some flavors of protein shakes are delicious! Cook a box of the protein-rich oats, or make yourself a protein shake – it almost serves you the same benefits.
Six incredible benefits of having protein shakes in your diet:
Enhance muscle growth: Have a protein shake after an intense workout. It helps repairing your muscles and enhances muscle growth. You can even consider consuming it at night if you prefer working out in the night time.
Improves recovery and performance: In general, protein is needed for muscle recovery and better performance. And because protein shakes are fast absorbed and easily digested, they’re best!
Promotes weight loss: Protein was found to boost metabolism; this will increase the rate of your calorie burn and help promote weight loss.
Added nutrition supplement: Not everybody can meet their recommended daily requirements of protein intakes. Having said so, taking them in the form of a protein shake helps meet these requirements daily. Protein shakes can be consumed any time of the day, instead of an unhealthy snack when you’re hungry.
Best for vegan supporters: If you decide to go vegan, significant sources of protein in your diet are eliminated. Protein shakes are a great alternative as it is dairy and meat free and have all the benefits of any protein-rich food.
Acts as a substitute for desserts and unhealthy sugary drinks: Protein shakes come in various flavors like chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, etc., it can be the best substitute for desserts or sugary drinks. This helps prevent diabetes in the future, and lowers sugar intake, reaping several health benefits.
Written by Lauren Jacobsen, Nutrition Director
