Shake it up.....

I bet I have tried almost every protein powder in the book... and have wasted endless money along the way. It was not up until this past year I attended a workshop regarding "Healthy Living, and Detoxifying Your Life" and was introduced to Arbonne's line of protein powders.  I had no idea that Arbonne even had a nutritional line.  The only thing that I do know.. is that their make-up and skin care line is awesome.  One thing that set's Arbonne's products aside from the rest.. is that their protein powders are gluten and dairy free...  20 grams of vegan protein, plus 20 essential vitamins and minerals per serving.  The taste is also magnificent.....
I have developed several different smoothie concoctions so that I will never get bored of these. 

My favorite ingredient I like to add to my smoothie is this:


Kale

and this...

Flax Seed (ground up of course)...

I also like to add almond milk just because...

And then I throw in any of my favorite fruits and vegetables...

The great thing about my protein powder is that it contains pea protein isolate, cranberry protein, rice protein and only 160kcal's/20 grams of protein per servings.. oh.. and no artificial sweetners.   It also fills me up for hours....and I feel good after drinking it.

Alot of people rely on shakes to lose weight... here is a great answer to that question from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. who writes for the Mayo Clinic blog (www.mayclinic.com) I really like her answer to this question...

I'm trying to lose weight. Could protein shakes help?

Here is her answer....

Manufacturers of protein shakes may claim that their products help decrease body fat or promote weight loss, but protein shakes aren't a magic bullet for weight loss.
Replacing certain meals with protein shakes may help you reduce your daily calories, which can help you lose weight. If you rely on protein shakes to replace regular meals, however, you'll miss out on the nutritional benefits of whole foods. And since protein contains calories, consuming too much protein can actually make losing weight more difficult — especially if you drink protein shakes in addition to your usual diet.
The average adult needs 46 to 56 grams of protein a day, depending on weight and overall health. As long as you're eating a healthy diet, adding extra protein — either through protein shakes or other sources — isn't necessary.
Remember, the key to losing weight is burning more calories than you consume. Choose healthy foods — such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein — and include physical activity in your daily routine.

Katherine makes a great point about adding extra protein.  If you eat a healthy diet you wouldn't neccessarily need the additional protein and calories... although in some cases.. this is an excellent way to get your protein, fruits, and vegetable servings.. if you are a poor eater and skip meals. 


Don't forget to breath this week....





Disclaimer: I am by no means getting compensated for these statements regarding Arbonne's products.. I simply am a very satisfied customer :)  and also very adamant about products not being tested on animals. If you would like to know more about Arbonne.. feel free to contact me... as I have researched a great deal of their nutritionals.. and tried them.