How to Make a Protein Shake

March 12, 2010 by Rebecca  
Filed under Food & Drink

Protein ShakeA delicious way to get more protein in your diet, protein shakes are simple to make and a healthy alternative to other fat-dense meats. To make a protein shake, you’ll need some basic ingredients you might already have around your kitchen.

Gather Ingredients for Your Shake

To make a fruity protein shake, you’ll need:

  • 6 frozen strawberries
  • 1 fresh or frozen banana
  • 1 cup of skim milk
  • 1 heaping tablespoon of protein powder


Combine Ingredients into a Shake

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Ice is not needed thanks to the frozen fruit added to the recipe, but if the mixture is getting stuck in the bender, consider adding a dash of milk or juice to soften it up again and let it mix correctly.


Enjoy Your Protein Shake

Once the protein shake is mixed properly, enjoy it. It’s fun to serve these sorts of shakes in a special cup or glass, but they can be enjoyed out of anything, of course.

Easy Step By Step Instructions for Making Protein Shakes
  • Gather all necessary ingredients including strawberries, milk, bananas and protein powder.
  • Blend all of the ingredients together adding juice or milk as needed.
  • Enjoy the protein shake as a refreshing, healthy treat.
Warnings, Advice, and Suggestions When Making Protein Shakes

Try adding different frozen fruits to healthy protein shakes to add different flavors. Frozen pineapple or blueberries are easy additions and make a delicious shake.

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How to Use Fat Binders

December 30, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Health & Fitness

Fat binders are among the more controversial forms of weight loss control. They are often available by prescription, but others are on the market without a prescription. The trick to losing weight using a fat binder is to protect your overall health by researching recommended fatbinders and being sure you are only considering safe fat binders for your weight loss program.

What is a Fat Binder?

Fat binders are a special substance that prevents fat from being metabolized. The fat binder literally wraps around the fat in your stomach to keep it from being digested. This allows it to pass through your body without ever being digested or stored in the body as more fat.

Select a Fat Binder

Your first step is to find a fat binder that is safe. Speak with your doctor regarding options available for your state of health. Typically fat binders are recommended for obese or other very large patients as they do have some side effects. Research the different brands of fat binders objectively using research and forums rather than just promotional materials. When you feel you’ve found an ideal product, you’re ready to get started.

Taking Fat Binders

To take the fat binders properly, eat a normal meal – although one full of healthy food choices will help your weight loss efforts tremendously. Take a fat blocking pill immediately following the meal along with a glass of water.

Inside your stomach two different kinds of fiber from the fat binder supplement will surrounding the fat now sitting on the top of the rest of your digesting food, much like oil and water. The fibers make the fat molecules larger and keep them from being fully digested and help you lose weight.

Easy Step By Step

  • Learn about fat binders from your doctor
  • Select a fat binder based on research and authentic testimony
  • Take a fat binder supplement immediately after each meal with a glass of water.

Warnings, Advice, and Suggestions

The more you exercise and the healthier your diet overall, the better your success will be with fat binders. Always follow manufacturer recommendations.

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