Protein Shake Basics Plus 9 Recipes

The benefits of protein shakes:
Protein shakes have many benefits for those trying to improve their diet. Protein shakes are nutritious, filling, customizable, and an easy way to consume nutrients you might otherwise not be getting enough of. The protein powder added to these shakes can help build muscle, aid in fat loss, increase satiety, and improve metabolic activity. Contact me for more guidance on nutrition plans and protein shakes.

Steps to making great protein shakes
Use organic ingredients whenever possible.

1. Add your liquid:  water, coconut water, unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk or rice milk. Use as much liquid as desired for preferred thickness.
2. Add protein powder (suggestion: By Standard Process – see below for ordering information)
   1. SP Complete Dairy Free Rice Protein
   2. SP Complete Vanilla or Chocolate Whey Protein
   3. Veg-E Complete Vanilla or Chocolate Pea Protein
3. Add 1-2 fresh fruits or .5 to 1 cup frozen fruit
4. Add 1-2 vegetables:
   1. Handful of a leafy green: (spinach, romaine, kale, cilantro, parsley)
   2. If you have a high powered blender such as a Vitamix, then adding carrots, beets, celery or cucumber can be a great addition
5. Add a fat: ¼ avocado, 1TBS hemp seed, chia seed, ground flax seeds, sunflower butter, or tahini butter
6. Optional: add spices (cinnamon, celtic salt, cayenne pepper, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, etc.) or superfoods to taste (coconut, acai berry, mulberries, etc.).
7. Be Creative. Blend and enjoy!

To order high quality protein for your shakes:
Please send an e-mail to aubrey@livingbalancewellness.com or

1. Go to: www.standardprocess.com
2. Choose: Patient Direct
3. Fill out your information
4. Choose a login and passcode
5. Use Practitioner Code: FANT4U

My 9 Top Protein Shake Recipes in a printable PDF! 

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