Milk Shakes

If you are like me, you have enjoyed milkshakes since you were a kid. When I think of milkshakes, I
think of summer time. Drinking something cool and refreshing to cool off on a hot day. As you know,
protein is an important part of the diet. I like to make milkshakes that are not only refreshing, but good
for me as well. These are easy to make and are a great way of not only getting the things your body
needs, but a great snack. Here we will talk about a few of my favorite recipes. Take notes, I'm sure these
will soon be your favorites as well. First off you will need a blender. You really can't make any of these
without one. You can get one cheap and you will use it again and again. If you are serious about your
health, I would suggest you get one right away. None of these are meant to replace your diet. You
shouldn't start to drink these in place of meals. Not only will you end up feeling awful, you will end up
with the shits. Yes, that is what happens if you eat these all the time. 

I'm not going to go into exact measurements. I can't tell what you like and what you don't like. Do you
love bananas? If so, just add some more. You don't need my permission. Take a few cups of milk. You
can use skim if you like. I prefer whole milk, but that is what I grew up on. Put one banana, I scoop of
protein powder, a drop or two of vanilla and some ice cream. You can use low fat ice cream. Blend this
and enjoy. 

I like the taste of the banana and the added punch of vanilla will be great. Don't add too much vanilla,
which will make it taste awful. Here is another one of my favorites. If you are looking to add mass
muscle, you will love this one. 

Take some skim milk. Add a handful of strawberries and a banana. Add some protein powder. Now, add
about four or five egg whites. Depending on how much weight you want to put on, add egg whites
accordingly. I also add some ice cream, I don't add as much as I would for the first one. If I am trying to
add mass muscle, I add more fruit than ice cream. I know that some people have different opinions
about this, but this is how I like it. 

I'm only going to tell you this once. So, make sure that you pay close attention. You are about to eat raw
eggs. Yes, you can get sick eating raw eggs. But, if you handle them properly, you won't have to worry.
Don't let the eggs sit out in the open for too long. Don't put them in front of the window and take a nap.
You want to crack the eggs and drink your shake as soon as possible. If you keep the eggs cold and drink
it right away, there isn't much of a chance of getting sick. Anything with raw eggs need to be kept cold! 

Here is another one that is fairly easy. 

I take one apple and dice it up before I put it in the blender. You don't have to chop it into mush, but just
enough to make the job easier on the blender. Let the blender do most of the work. Put in a cup of
blueberries. This might sound a little weird, but I also put a carrot in it. I do this to add some carbs to the
shake. I also add some skim milk. 

  This is might sound like the weird part, but hears me though. I don't add any ice cream to this one. What
I do is, I put some ice cubes in it instead of ice cream. This won't make the shake as creamy, but it will
still make it drinkable. You can do this to avoid extra calories. I do this from time to time depending on
how my diet is. There are also other things that you can add to your shakes that will make them taste
better. Keep in mind that you can change any of these to suit your needs. We all feel like something
different from time to time; don't worry about changing things slightly. 

You can use any fruit that you like. There really isn't much of a problem with that. All fruit is good for
you. I would suggest that you get whatever is in season. I would check to see if your area has a local
farmers market. This is a place where you buy fruit and veggies straight from the farmer. You can't get
much fresher than that. Also, you get to support farmers in your community and you get to know some
of them. Have a favorite fruit? Find out which farmer grows the type you prefer. If you get to know
them, over the years you might be able to get a discount or get a heads up when they are picked. 

You can use veggies in your shakes. If you have a juicer, I would suggest that you juice them and add
the juice. You can substitute some of the milk for the juice. You shouldn't juice something like garlic or
onions, but celery and carrots are two good choices. There are a lot of veggies that are great in nutrition
that will go well with your shakes. 

You can add things such as, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, honey, caffeine and so forth. You need to
keep in mind if you are adding something sweet such as honey that will be added calories. You might not
want to do that depending on your workout plans. Stimulants are something that you should be careful
with. You can use them, but use caution. I would suggest that you ask your doctor before using any of
these.