A Protein Shake in the Morning is
Complete Meal for a Balanced Start to the Day
Sunday, August 02, 2009 by: Alex Howard, citizen
journalist
Source:
Natural News
(NaturalNews)
Having a protein drink in the morning is probably
the best way to create sustainable energy throughout
the day. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon hunger pangs
and energy dips can disappear altogether. A protein
shake in the morning is a filling and complete
breakfast which contains protein, fats and
carbohydrate, all in one meal.
If you experience dizziness or irritability without
eating for 4 hours, or food cravings and energy
dips, you may be experiencing a blood sugar
imbalance. Such imbalances are bad for the immune
system, the liver, and almost every bodily organ.
Protein shakes can improve this sugar imbalance,
while boosting the immune system and supporting the
liver with nutrients and antioxidants.
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Protein has a remarkable ability to increase your
body's levels of glutathione by providing the
building blocks needed to create this molecule.
Glutathione is a potent antioxidant which helps
liver detoxification and boosts the immune system.
Also note red berries are one of the most potent
sources of antioxidants available.
Regular consumption of
protein powder shakes is a superb way to bring
about cell renewal and new tissue growth. It
improves skin, strengthens arteries, restructures
musculature and helps prevent excessive weight gain.
How to Make a
Protein Shake
Ingredients:
1. 3-4 tablespoons of natural organic yoghurt. (Or
alternative if dairy intolerant)
2. A rounded handful of berries (equivalent to the
volume of 1 apple):
Optional Extras:
You could add the following if you desire:
1. 1 scoop of your protein powder. Protein powders
can be dairy or non-dairy
2. 1-2 tablespoons of oats (best soaked overnight)
3. 1 tablespoon of ground nuts and seeds (best
soaked overnight)
4. 1 tablespoon of liquid essential fatty acids
5. Vitamin C powder or a multi vitamin and mineral
powder
Instructions:
Throw everything into a blender and whizz until
smooth!
Natural organic yoghurt can be bought from most
supermarkets and health food shops. It is always
best to have organic sheep and goat`s yoghurt. If
you are vegan, you can use soy yoghurt instead. If
you are also soy intolerant, a great creamy
alternative is 1/2 or a whole avocado. It is
important to get organic dairy as toxins tend to
accumulate in fatty foods.
Ideally organic berries are best because non-organic
berries have been found to contain some of the
highest levels of pesticides of all fruit. They can
include raspberries, blueberries, strawberries,
blackberries etc. These can be fresh or frozen.
Oats are a great source of low sugar carbohydrates.
Organic is best. Nuts and seeds can include pumpkin,
sunflower, linseed, almonds, Brazils, hazelnuts and
walnuts. Most blenders come with an attachment to
grind coffee. This can be used to grind the nuts and
seeds.
About the author
Alex Howard is author of "WHY ME? My Journey from
M.E. to Health and Happiness" and founder of The
Optimum Health Clinic, an award winning clinic
specialising in M.E./C.F.S./Fibromyalgia based in
Harley Street Clinic, London, UK. The clinic has
treated over 5,000 patients with M.E./Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia in over twenty-five
countries around the world, and is currently running
a two year clinical trial in conjunction with two
top universities. A free information pack, including
a 75 documentary about the clinic and its work, can
be ordered from
www.FreedomFromME.co.uk
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