What should i eat with a protein shake?
I’m vegan, and in the process of loosing body fat, i’ve decided to try soy protein powder because i just can’t reach my daily protein goal. So i have a few questions, first is it ok to drink protein shakes 3-4 times a week? Can i eat a little something while drinking a protein shake? (Like one slice of whole wheat bread with a teaspoon of natural peanut butter or sugar free jam)
I plan to consider these calories as a part of the amount of calories i should eat in a day. I’ll appreciate any advice you can give me 🙂
Hello, Kate!
The previous two answers are spot on. That protein shake is fine 3-4 times per week with the almond milk and extras with it. You can make it more nutrient rich by blending those items with a nut butter, spinach/kale, chia seeds, a banana, cinnamon and ice for a tasty smoothie.
Also, depending on the intensity of your workouts, you may want to put additional focus towards your post-workout meal. Even if your goal is weight/fat loss, ingesting the right nutrients immediately following exercise proves incredibly beneficial for your recovery process (where results are achieved) by kick-starting muscle repair, energy replenishment and fat loss.
Hope this helps and keep up the hard work
Dan