| Having a protein drink in the morning is probably | | | | Optional Extras: |
| the best way to create sustainable energy | | | | You could add the following if you desire: |
| throughout the day. Those mid-morning and | | | | 1. 1 scoop of your protein powder. Protein |
| mid-afternoon hunger pangs and energy dips can | | | | powders can be dairy or non-dairy |
| disappear altogether. You will find this is a filling | | | | 2. 1-2 tablespoons of oats (best soaked |
| complete breakfast -- you don't need anything | | | | overnight) |
| else if you start the day on this. It is complete in | | | | 3. 1 tablespoon of ground nuts and seeds (best |
| the sense that it contains protein, fats and | | | | soaked overnight) |
| carbohydrate, all in one meal. | | | | 4. 1 tablespoon of liquid essential fatty acids |
| Anyone experiencing dizziness or irritability with 4 | | | | 5. Vitamin C powder or a multi-vitamin and mineral |
| hours without food, food cravings and energy | | | | powder |
| dips, may be experiencing a blood sugar imbalance. | | | | Instructions: |
| Such imbalances are bad for the immune system, | | | | Throw everything into a blender and blend until |
| the liver-almost every bodily organ. Protein shakes | | | | smooth! |
| can improve this imbalance Boost the Immune | | | | Natural organic yogurt can be bought from most |
| System and Support the Liver with Anti- oxidants | | | | supermarkets and health food shops. If you are |
| Protein powders, like micro-filtered whey protein, | | | | intolerant to cow's dairy, use organic sheep and |
| are the most bio-available form of protein in the | | | | goat's yogurt. If you are completely dairy |
| world. Protein has a remarkable ability to increase | | | | intolerant, use soy yogurt instead. If you are also |
| your body's levels of glutathione, by providing the | | | | soy intolerant, a great creamy alternative is 1/2 |
| building blocks needed to create this molecule. | | | | or a whole avocado. They can be bought from |
| Glutathione is a potent anti-oxidant which helps | | | | many health food shops. It is important to get |
| liver detoxification and boosts the immune | | | | organic dairy as toxins tend to accumulate in |
| system. Also note red berries are one of the | | | | fatty foods. |
| most potent sources of anti-oxidants available. | | | | Ideally organic berries are best because |
| Improve Body Tone and Cell Structure: | | | | non-organic berries have been found to contain |
| Regular consumption of protein powder shakes is | | | | some of the highest levels of pesticides of all fruit. |
| a superb way to bring about cell renewal and new | | | | They can include raspberries, blueberries, |
| tissue growth. It improves skin, strengthens | | | | strawberries, blackberries etc. These can be fresh |
| arteries, restructures musculature and helps | | | | or frozen. |
| prevent excessive weight gain. | | | | Oats are a great source of low sugar |
| Why Should I Have a Protein Shake? | | | | carbohydrates. Organic is best. Nuts and seeds |
| Ingredients: | | | | can include pumpkin, sunflower, linseed, almonds, |
| 1. 3-4 tablespoons of natural organic yogurt. (Or | | | | hazelnuts and walnuts. Most blenders come with |
| alternative if dairy intolerant) | | | | an attachment to grind coffee. This can be used |
| 2. A rounded handful of berries (equivalent to the | | | | to grind the nuts and seeds. |
| volume of 1 apple) | | | | |