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1. One Response to “I want to buy a protein drink to help build muscle but how much protein should i look in a drink?”

2. By beachgirl on Aug 9, 2010 | Reply

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   In my opinion, the best protein shakes are the ones you make at home with a blender. If you don’t have a blender, you can find one pretty cheap at Wal-mart, Target, K-mart, etc. Purchase a good protein powder at a health food store. If you’re trying to lose weight, use a whey product, otherwise just regular protein powder is fine. Mix a scoop of the powder with 1-cup milk (skim to lose weight), 1/2-cup plain yogurt, and fruit–fresh or frozen. The shake will be healthy and delicious. You can make a million variations using different fruits, flavorings, instant coffee, chocolate syrup, etc. The web page below has lots of protein shake recipes.
   Some suggestions to help you gain weight:

   1)Add healthy calories to your menu. Start breakfast with a slice of whole-wheat toast and peanut butter.
   2)Trail mixes, nuts, dried fruits, and protein bars are healthy high-caloric snacks.
   3)Drink healthy beverages such as milk and fruit juice. Avoid sweet drinks that add no nutritional value.
   4)Choose the healthy option every time. Avoid fried foods. Eat larger portions of healthier foods such as baked potatoes, chicken, fish, etc.
   5)Follow the food pyramid guidelines and make sure that you include all the major food groups in your diet.
   6)Consume heart-healthy oils by eating olive, walnut, or canola oil in your homemade salad dressings. Add cheese and nuts to salads for additional healthy calories.

   Good luck!

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