Is this the best protein hack?
Protein is a magical tool for living a healthy, functional life. It is essential for muscle growth, muscle preservation during fat loss, and maintaining a strong metabolism. Most people have never considered their protein intake and almost no one consumes enough. The USDA recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 0.36 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight but many health professionals on the front lines of research and clinical care are recommending closer to 0.7-1.0 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight for optimal health. For a 200 lb man, that’s a difference of 72 grams vs. 140-200 grams of protein per day.
Once you realize the crucial importance of daily protein intake for weight management, fitness, and disease prevention (such as type 2 diabetes), pre-bottled protein shakes become a staple part of your grocery list. Some common brands include Fair Life, Premier Protein, Muscle Milk, and Equate. These options do provide respectable amounts of protein, about 25 grams per bottle. But, they also include filler ingredients, preservatives, soybean oil, and canola oil.
I want to propose a better protein shake option that is full of real food, flavor, and considerably more protein. Here. We. Go! Take these ingredients below and blend together
1 scoop of Steak Shake protein powder
¾ cup of 2% Fage Greek yogurt
1 cup of 2% Fairlife Milk.
This comes out to 55 grams of animal protein, 16 grams of carbohydrate, and 11 grams of fat. You can also add a cup of frozen fruit like blueberries or strawberries for more variety. We now have substantial animal protein intake, probiotics from the Greek yogurt, no added preservatives, and quality fats.
How about the cost? Our shake option is really cost effective at $4.44 per shake. In comparison, here are the prices of protein shakes at Wawa:
FairLife Core Power Elite (42 g protein) = $6.99
Jocko Molk (30 g protein) = $3.99
Muscle Milk Pro (40 g protein) = $4.99
In summary, protein is essential for optimal health and most of us do not consume enough for ideal muscle mass across our lifespan nor a robust metabolism. Build and preserve your lean muscle tissue for lifelong health, fitness, and well-being. It starts with protein intake and our shake can help.
