5 Reasons to Start Your Day with a Protein Shake
Most of you have probably heard that protein is important in your diet; however, many of you may not know why this macronutrient is so important for our everyday lives. Protein has many functions in the body and goes beyond just being something that bodybuilders need. Keep reading to learn all the amazing ways protein fuels our bodies!
What is Protein?
Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for growth and development. When protein is consumed, the body breaks it down into amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins. There are nonessential amino acids as well as essential amino acids. Nonessential amino acids
Why Do We Need Protein?
Protein provides your body with energy and is needed to help your body make hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and tissues.
Reasons to Start Your Day with a Protein Shake
Convenience
If you are anything like me, your mornings tend to be a little hectic. The last thing I want to worry about is what I am going to eat for breakfast. And since I want to start my day off with something healthy and satisfying, protein shakes are my favorite go-to when I do not have time to prepare my favorite omelet. Choosing a protein shake helps me know I have chosen a healthy breakfast that I can take on the go!
Keeps You satisfied
In our typical American Western diet, breakfast revolves around high sugar cereals, high carbohydrate biscuits, and high fat sausage. All of which do not keep us satisfied until lunch. Because they do not keep us satisfied until lunchtime, we typically reach for more high carbohydrate foods to keep us going. This does our bodies no service, especially if you are someone looking to increase focus at work or someone trying to lose weight. Starting your day off with a protein shake gives your body what it needs to stay satisfied without crashing before lunch.
Packed with Vitamins and Nutrients
Protein shakes will typically also include added vitamins and minerals that you may be missing out on in other foods you consume during the day. You can also add in extra fruits and vegetables that will give you additional benefits to make sure you get your day started off in the best way possible.
Improved Metabolism
Certain studies looking at protein consumed at breakfast time found that the high-protein breakfast had great results. The high-protein breakfast led to improved metabolism, higher fat burning, as well as lower perceived hunger throughout the day. This meant that patients eating a higher protein diet felt satisfied causing them to eat less throughout the day as well as improve their metabolism and burn fat.
Creativity
If you think protein shakes are boring, THINK AGAIN! Protein shakes give you the option to get creative and not have the same bagel and coffee you typically eat. You can mix with water, almond milk, cashew milk, and more. You also have the option to throw in yummy fruits and vegetables to get some added nutrition. Top it off with some coconut flakes or cacao nibs and you have got yourself the perfect breakfast.
How to Choose a Protein Shake
Pharmacy Solutions offers many different types of shakes to cater to all our patients and their specific health needs. We offer shakes designed for those needing extra protein, patients looking to lose weight, patients wanting to lower their cholesterol, patients hoping to gain control of their diabetes, and MORE!
Schedule your FREE consultation today to discover the perfect protein powder for you!
