Whey protein shakes are an excellent addition to any daily diet. In my opinion they are the most important supplement you can take.
Put down your current shake! Because if you are buying store bought or pre-packaged shakes you are buying nothing more than glorified junk food, that's the truth.
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This is because they are packed with sugar, artificial sweeteners, and highly processed vitamins that lose their luster and cause energy dips and lack of optimal nutrients your body needs. This leads to a lack of muscle recovery and muscle build that you are essentially trying to get.
Even if you are just taking them as a meal replacement without working out then you are basically gaining weight. And it is not necessarily muscle you are gaining. Again these should be viewed as supplements to you not replacements.
So is there a better option?
Absolutely! 100% organic grass fed whey protein shakes are hands down the best shake your body can utilize. Before I get into the countless reasons why, I'd like to dispel one thing: Soy protein.
There is still this craze when it comes to soybeans, soy milk, and soy protein powders etc. But please listen carefully.
While soy is better than the store bought brands of mass produced protein powders, it is still not that good for you. They are heat processed, or pasteurized which causes countless harmful molecular things to occur to the protein. Too much soy can cause fairly concerning hormonal imbalances in men and women alike.
How has this slipped past the cracks of the health industry? Well to be honest at the time soy protein came out it was the best, but they still neglected to tell you the negative side effects soy contains that whey protein shakes do not. And at it's core, soy is not bad for you, but the soy industry has continued on a slippery slope of over-processing their product until it becomes harmful junk food.
So what are the negative side effects?
Soy is high in phytic acid which prevents the bodies intake from magnesium (which controls your voluntary muscles like arms and legs), calcium (which strengthens bones), iron (which transports oxygen through the body) and zinc (which helps boost your immune system).
That's pretty important!
Well the great news is whey protein contains countless benefits that are unmatched by any protein out on the market.
Whey protein shakes first off have Glutathione, which is the #1 antioxidant on the planet. Since it is only consumed through raw meat, raw eggs, and raw milk, it's safe to say the body is always deficient of this. But whey is high in it because of the process in which it is obtained.
Now just a side note, I'm talking about 100% raw organic grass-fed whey as opposed to regular supermarket junk whey products. The 100% raw organic grass-fed whey are a brand new form. It is cold-processed and the extraction of whey is produced at such a low heat that the organisms you need are not destroyed but are preserved.
To be blunt: 100% raw organic grass-fed whey is the number one protein powder you can buy.
Because, I was a professional athlete and I use whey, people ask me all the time what are some great pre-workout shakes and what are optimal post-workout whey protein shakes?
Your pre-workout shake should contain a lot of mixed berries.
- Frozen Mixed Berries (blueberries, huckleberries, blackberries etc)
- Half a frozen banana (for potassium and avoiding cramping)
- 1/3 cup a of Organic Coconut Milk (for dairy, vitamins, and calories)
- Splash of water (for a thinner consistency)
- 100% raw organic grass-fed whey protein
I cannot tell you how delicious these whey protein shakes are and to be honest I might need to take a break to make one while writing this. Ok, I'm back. Did I really make one? Absolutely!
Now post-workout shakes are a bit different than your pre-workout shakes. Why?
Because your body needs to replenish muscle glycogen, which helps your muscles flush out what's bad toxins and replace it with vitamins and minerals.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your post workout shake should have at least a 2:1 carb ratio.
So in your post-workout whey shake lets add high carb fruits such as pineapples, strawberries, bananas, and a tablespoon of organic honey.
Perhaps just add a tablespoon or two of coconut milk this time as you want less fat after a workout. This will help the protein to be distributed more rapidly to your muscles which is what you want after a workout.
These whey shakes have everything your body needs for pre and post workouts. I would warn you that I do only recommend a couple whey protein powders to put into your shakes or smoothies because they are far superior.