Shake Off The Weight With Weight Loss Shakes
Can you really shake the weight off with weight loss shakes?
You’ve seen the weight loss shakes at your local grocery store, in juice shops and online and probably wondered if they are right for you, and if so what type of shake may be the best.
There are many different types of shakes designed to speed up weight loss and muscle building. You can either get these shakes ready to mix and drink or you can choose to blend your own weight loss shakes based on different recipes.
The most common ingredient used in weight loss shakes is protein powder because it is highly concentrated and very easily absorbed. Protein is, of course, the building blocks of muscle tissue so supplementation is highly necessary for those who intend to have more muscle than fat.
Adequate amounts of protein are needed by our bodies especially when we work out to lose weight. Consuming more protein than carbohydrates, a principle popularized by the Atkins and South Beach diets, is supposed to energize one’s body for a longer period of time without feeling hungry.
Usually, whey protein is used for weight loss shakes because of its high-concentrations of essential amino acids that the human body lacks. Whey protein is also absorbed very rapidly. Soy protein is also sometimes used, especially for vegetarian diets. If you are lactose-intolerant, you can use egg white protein too as a substitute. Casein protein is another kind of protein used for weight loss formulas because it is high in glutamine.
Glutamine itself is another common ingredient in weight loss shakes because it prevents catabolism or muscle break down, particularly for people who do really intense workouts. While glutamine is the most abundant type of amino acid naturally found in our muscles, it is also easily depleted, most especially for weight trainers. Glutamine is directly beneficial to immune system function, so prevention of its deficiency is a consideration of the best weight loss shake recipes. Glutamine is either sold in powder form or is added as an ingredient in ready-mixed diet shakes.
Another weight loss ingredient that has started gaining popularity is Hoodia Gordonii, also called P57. Hoodia is a South African cactus plant originating from the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. Hoodia is so far known as the best appetite-suppressant ever discovered.
This plant was historically eaten by a primitive South African tribe in order to hold off pangs of hunger when they would go on hunting trips. Hoodia can basically convince your brain for hours that you are not hungry, so it’s very helpful for people who find it hard to resist the desire to eat.
Green tea is also being used in weight loss shakes, sometimes in combination with Hoodia, because of its fat-burning effect. The EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) in green tea can increase metabolism and reduce fat fast while keeping you energized longer.
The best weight loss shakes also include flax seed oil as an ingredient for its essential fatty acids. Calcium is also important in order to replace the continuously depleting amounts in our bones, especially when we’re working out and losing weight. When shopping for ready-to-mix shakes, try to get those with added fibers, vitamins and minerals too.
Weight loss shakes can come in a variety of flavors, the most common being chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. If you are mixing your own shake, you can put in your choice of fruits for flavor. You can drink these shakes at night or as meal substitutes.
Each brand and type of shake has a different taste and some you may not like. Before you purchase any large quantity, try a few single cans until you find your favorite. This way you won’t waste any of your hard earned money and won’t have to drink a product that you don’t like.
