Bailey Bariatrics dietitian Rene Norman, RD/LD, shares this tip to better understand what is really going into your protein shake.
Sometimes words can trip you up. We talk a lot about finding a protein shake that you like. Generally, a protein supplement is a protein powder and the protein shake is the liquid form, whether as a protein powder mixed with a liquid or the ready-to-drink protein shakes. Our guidelines state a protein shake needs to have 20 to 25 grams of protein, five grams or less of carbohydrates and three grams or less of fat. This ratio of protein to carbohydrates... Read More »