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Whey Protein Shake

Whey Protein Shake

The whey protein shake is the dieters newest, best friend. You mix whey protein powder with soy milk, skim milk, or even water. Throw in some fruit, blend it up and you have a delicious meal replacement.

The whey protein shake is high protein and low calorie. It has the punch to fill you up with barely any fats or carbs. When whey powder is mixed with skim milk, the shake has only about 200 calories. Yet it contains over 20 grams of protein, with a high absorption rate. Feel full on less calories, and let the weight come off.

Benefits of a Whey Protein Shake

* Continue to eat the foods you love. You just replace breakfast and lunch with a shake.

* Drop the fat while keeping the muscle, especially around the waist

* Whey can help your body combat stress

* Whey can help prevent signs of aging and prevent illness

* Boost you metabolism with the protein intake and burn calories in your sleep

* Stop the production of new fat cells and begin removing fat deposits you already have.

* Feel satisfied while you are dieting. Whey is key in producing hormones to control your appetite.

* Get rid of that afternoon tired feeling

Whey Protein Shake Diet

The whey protein diet is simply replacing breakfast and perhaps lunch with a protein shake. Then you eat a reasonable dinner. In addition, you can have two 100 calorie snacks during the day.

The shake contains about 20 grams of whey protein. That amount for protein will cause your body to feel full and satisfied. And since the shake is low in fats and carbohydrates, it only has about 200 calories. Thus, you actually consume less calories than in a normal breakfast or lunch.

Whey protein has been shown to produce hormones in the body that trigger appetite suppression. So you won't feel hungry. In addition, whey protein has been shown to increase your metabolism. A higher metabolism burns more calories. You higher metabolism will even burn calories while you sleep.

Whey Protein Shake Recipe

Ingredients:
whey protein powder
1 banana
1 cup skim milk
fat free frozen yogurt
ice
blender

1. Start with the skim milk in the blender. Add one serving of whey protein powder. Blend for 30 seconds at a low speed.

2. Put in the banana. Blend until it reaches a smooth consistency.

3. Put in the fat free frozen yogurt and blend until smooth

4. Put in the amount of ice you prefer and continue to blend until you like the texture.