Tips to Add Protein in Your Smoothie
To build muscles, you will need sufficient protein in your diet. You can add protein in breakfast smoothies. Some people don’t like to use protein powder because of their chemical content. Fortunately, there are different natural ingredients to add protein in the glass of smoothie.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a delicious ingredient that can increase the taste of your smoothie. It offers sufficient protein along with minerals and vitamins. Moreover, it has zinc, potassium, and magnesium. In two tablespoons of peanut butter, you will find 7.02 gram of protein.
You can mix two tablespoons of peanut butter in your smoothie. It will help you to lose weight. Protein butter has several nutrients to improve your heart rate. Several fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders regularly consume peanut butter.
Sunflower Seeds
With 1.5 gram of protein, sunflower seeds allow you to make your smoothie healthy and delicious. They have copper for hair and glowing skin, folate and vitamin E. Countless benefits of Sunflower Seeds make it an essential ingredient for your health.
These seeds are rich in vitamin B, vitamin E, protein, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Sunflower seeds will help you to avoid heart diseases and stress. They are low in carbohydrates and high in protein.
Spinach and Oats
Oats and spinach are loaded with protein. These two foods provide potassium and magnesium to your body. You can add spinach and protein in your smoothie. Spinach can ward off swelling and support bone and muscle health.
These can add a mild and creamy flavor in your smoothie. It will give a nutty flavor to your drink. If you have gluten intolerance, you can use organic oats.
Kale and Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds offer sufficient protein to your body. It is rich in magnesium and iron. You can add kale and hemp seeds in your smoothie. These have healthy fats to allow your body absorbs the nutrients of kale. Kale and hemp seeds have vitamin A, K and E. These are fat-soluble and great for your body.
Walnut
Walnuts offer minerals, protein, vitamins, fiber and healthy fats to your body. You can make your smoothie delicious and healthy with walnuts. With the high anti-oxidant ability, it can protect your body from different problems.
It is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Remember, omega-3 fats are essential for your body. Regular consumption of walnut can decrease the need for heart diseases. The polyphenols prove helpful to fight with inflammation and oxidative stress.
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is an excellent substitute for cow milk. It has protein, healthy fat and several other ingredients. You will get almost 5 grams of protein in one cup of protein. By adding coconut milk in your smoothie, you can increase its protein content.
Remember, coconut milk is beneficial to decrease cholesterol and blood pressure. Moreover, it is suitable to decrease fat and build muscles. It is beneficial for your weight loss journey. You will find it beneficial to relieve constipation and improve digestion.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
