What are Protein Shakes and Smoothies?
For those that don’t know, shakes and smoothies are somewhat like a milkshake, but are intended to be more like a meal or a snack than a dessert. Instead of ice cream, they’re usually made with a mix of protein powder, fruit and a variety of other ingredients, and are typically liquefied with a blender. Because they’re easy to prepare, shakes and smoothies are a popular choice for people who are busy. They’re also popular with fitness enthusiasts because of the recovery benefits that they can provide. Above all else, the most probable reason for their popularity is that they taste great! Are Shakes and Smoothies a Healthy Choice? In my opinion, nothing beats a meal that consists of natural whole foods that are closest to the form in which they come from the earth. Whether it be by chemical or mechanical processing, or simply by cooking, any food that’s been altered from it’s original form is very likely to contain significantly less nutrition. This decline in nutrition is generally wor
