Sweet Treat!

So, if you don't own any whey protein, you really need to invest. I have 3 kinds in my pantry; Iso Gen Chocolate and Vanilla flavours, and Precision I-PLX Chocolate Peanutbutter Parfait flavour. The Iso Gen variety are a fast burning whey protein, which make them ideal for after a workout, whereas the PLX is a slower multi-source isolate complex, and is perfect for breakfast for as a protein addition to one of your meals.

I usually just mix with water and ice for a nice clean protein free of fats, and I always add a banana after a workout. If you didn't know, it's highly recommended to eat a banana after a workout for two reasons: but to restrict them in your diet otherwise, due to their natural high sugar content, and high glycemic figure.

1.) Bannanas are an excellent recovery/energy food- they contain certain minerals that restore and enhance muscle function.

2.) The natural sugars in ripe bananas are perfect for restoring optimal glycogen levels in the muscles, thereby restoring an anabolic state within the body (exercise initiates a catabolic response (muscle break- down) ) Also, the sugars will digest and cause a quick insulin response, providing the perfect "shuttle" for quickly assimilated proteins. Quick delivery is so vital because the body's ability to absorb glycogen and protein is elevated only for a short time post-workout (usually an hour)

Now the above shake has been pretty good, but I've stumbled upon an even better version, it has the taste, texture and look of a milk shake!

Here's how you make it:

1 Frozen Banana, it being frozen is the big factor. (I slice up my bananas ahead of time and freeze on parchment paper, then place in ziploc bags for easy access)
1 cup of chipped ice
1 scoop of protein powder
Water to desired texture.

I usually pulse the ice first until it's sort of like a snow cone consistency then add in the frozen banana, powder, and water and puree until smooth. The result is a non milk, low fat, high protein after workout shake! ;)