Are protein shakes healthy?

Question

What do they actually do to the people that drinks them?...how to they work?...is it good to include them in a work out regimen?

Answer 1

I use protein shakes -- I like the Body Fortress brand. They stir easy and taste about as good as the more expensive stuff. EAS also makes a reasonably priced Whey Protein. What's nice about the body fortress is that it mixes nicely with a spoon (although it has more cholesterol than other Whey proteins).

Does the protein make a difference? I guess so. I use it when I feel i need to supplement some protein in my diet. Sometimes I eat a more carbohydrate based meal and want to add some protein to it. If that's the case, I'll drink a shake.

Most of the shakes are just a convenient way to get some additional protein in your diet. You can get the same effect, more or less, by eating a can of tuna or other high-protein source (say milk and peanut butter).

If you've got the extra money and need the convenience of a shake -- go for it. But don't expect protein shakes to be some magical elixir... I have yet to find one that is.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Protein shakes are a great supplement to any workout.

Your first goal is to create a workout plan, determine which protein products are good for you.

I am a distributor and sell Herbalife products and had many customers purchase protein based products due to choices in flavors and how it is a supplemental to a healthy workout.

Overall the choice is yours.

Thank you,

The Herbalade Team
http://www.herbalade.com

Answer 3

Yes, most are good for you.

I prefer Ideal-Meal with 40 grams of protein, 22 carbs and 0 saturated fat. The flavors are to die for...

Answer 4

It helps in building body. Muscles are made up of proteins.

Answer 5

I make the best protein shakes. My girlfriend says so..

Answer 6

better to go natual. try article on eating healthier and exercises programs on this site

Answer 7

yes but it depends on the fruit.