Thanks to high tech, nutritious and delicious protein supplements, an appropriate amount and quality of protein is easy and convenient to shake it up for great energy and healthy nutrition.

Here are a couple of delicious protein shake recipes to enjoy and simultaneously resynthesize from daily activities with the optimal carbohydrate and protein mix incorporated.

Frappe-latte-coffee-fix
ILANA'S TAKE : snack time- get your coffee fix with nutrients
(This makes 2 servings of 8oz each)

½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 T low fat plain yogurt
1 T slivered almonds
2 tsp choc whey protein powder
2 tsp ground flaxseed
½ tsp finely ground coffee
6 - 8 ice cubes

Per serving = 210 calories, 15g protein, 15g carbs, 10 g fat, 2 g fiber, 135g sodium

In the Lime Light
ILANA'S TAKE : Healthy alternative to a margarita
(makes a 12 oz serving)

¼ cup lime concentrate
¾ cup water
1 T low fat vanilla yogurt
1 banana
¼ cup vanilla whey protein powder (1 scoop, or ~110 cals)
4- 6 ice cubes

Per serving = 313 calories, 17 g protein, 50g carbs, 3g fat, 4g fiber, 100g sodium

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