Protein Shakes

How important is protein?

Recent studies have shown a diet that replaces carbohydrates with protein or monounsaturated fat can help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This can help to reduce your risk of heart disease.

Some great sources of protein can be found in fish, dairy, beans and meat. The problem with these types of foods is that they are not so convenient or portable. We are a society that tends to get our nutrition on the go. Busy lifestyles and careers make it difficult to prepare and sit down to well balanced high protein meals.

Most foods on the go however, are high in carbohydrates and fats and lower in protein. Which can lead to an unhealthy state of being as well as weight gain and obesity.

The power of protein

Protein takes more energy to digest. So you burn more calories while taking in the important benefits of protein. A study that was published in Nutrition Metabolism showed that dieters who increased their protein intake to 30 percent of their diet ate nearly 450 fewer calories a day and lost about 11 pounds over the 12 week study without employing any other dietary measures.

What does protein do?

Protein is needed to build and repair tissues, protein aids the body in resisting disease. Protein helps the body build lean muscle mass. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

Why do we need daily protein?

Unlike fat and carbohydrates, the body does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply.

Protein to go

So what can you do to get more protein quickly and conveniently? Protein shakes are all the rage these days and have been for quite some time. The reason being, most of these protein shakes have high amounts of protein but are lower in carbohydrates and fat than many other common sources.

One of the main benefits of protein shakes is that you can get the nutrition your body needs without all the calories and fat and they are extremely easy to make and consume even on the go. They are ideal as weight loss shakes because you can get the nutrition your body needs in 2 meals by replacing them with 2 protein shakes. Then by choosing a well balanced 3rd meal you can lose the weight much more efficiently. Plus you don't have to try to measure or count calories or points.

Herbalife offers 7 delicious protein shakes in flavors like Dutch Chocolate, Cookies and Cream and Cafe Latte. Herbalife protein shakes are formulated with:

• 20 vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients.
• 9g of protein and healthy fiber help support weight management.
• Antioxidant vitamins C and E.
• Aminogen, plus bromelain and papain, to support protein digestion.
• 0 cholesterol; 0 trans fat.

Herbalife also offers a variety of other protein drinks and snacks for a healthier happier you!