Shake It Up!

Shake It Up! (blog post written by Dr. Spencer Hoffman, DC)

 

Point Pleasant, NJ – Is the lack of variety with your morning protein smoothie getting you down? Are you having a hard time staying compliant with your weight loss program because of it? Then don’t just trudge on or give in…Shake It UP!!!The benefits of a high quality protein smoothie are numerous. It can help keep you feeling fuller longer, keep your blood sugar stable, decrease cortisol levels, boost immune function as well as increase energy and thermogenesis. Wouldn’t you agree those are things you would want to have in an effective weight management program? So, why are you giving up? Don’t give up…Shake it up!!!

I personally recommend using a blender rather than a shaker cup. You are able to get much more creative with a blender. To keep things fresh and avoid the boredom make sure you keep plenty of fresh and frozen fruit on hand. You can always find frozen fruit in your local supermarket or warehouse store. If what you are looking for isn’t in season fresh, frozen is a great option. They are picked and frozen at the peak of ripeness keeping their nutrient content high. Instead of water or milk try using coconut or almond milk. My personal favorite is So Delicious Coconut milk.

There are many different types of protein powders on the market. They are NOTcreated equal. There are differences in quality, contaminants, and sources. Do you prefer a whey protein or a vegan protein?  There are pros and cons to each. You also need to look at how it is sweetened. Are you trying to avoid artificial sweeteners? Then you’ll need to pay very careful attention to the ingredient list.  Many of them contain multiple artificial sweeteners as well as artificial flavors.

This certainly isn’t an exhaustive review. I’m just trying to get the conversation started. For more information on my whey and vegan protein powders of choice or just to say hi feel free to contact me at info@hoffmanfamilychiropractic.com.

For a little variety give this recipe a try:

o    6-8 ounces of fresh brewed chai tea

o    2-4 ounces of coconut milk

o    2 scoops of Vanilla Ultralean

o    crushed ice

Mix the chai, coconut milk and protein in a blender adding crushed ice to the desired consistency. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy a protein packed chai latte.