{"id":10235,"date":"2015-06-19T12:02:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-19T12:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.realbeautyspot.com\/?p=10235"},"modified":"2016-04-22T08:19:55","modified_gmt":"2016-04-22T08:19:55","slug":"natural-proteins-to-add-to-a-smoothie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/natural-proteins-to-add-to-a-smoothie\/","title":{"rendered":"NATURAL PROTEINS TO ADD TO A SMOOTHIE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many protein powders available in the market as a supplement to those who workout or as a prescription by doctor. The commercially available protein powders are packed with chemicals, antibiotics and many other processed ingredients. Try these protein-packed real foods instead:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-38425 aligncenter\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 500 650'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/f993.jpg\" alt=\"NATURAL PROTEINS TO ADD TO A SMOOTHIE\" width=\"500\" height=\"650\" \/>FLAX SEEDS: <\/strong>Flax seeds provide 2gm od protein per table-spoon of its powder. They can be added to your regular smoothie of any flavour to add in a nutty punch. Buy them whole for maximum shelf life and use a coffee grinder to get their full nutritional value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COCONUT MILK: <\/strong>Coconut milk can supplement you with 5 grams of protein per cup! Add it to your smoothie instead of milk\/liquid. It also adds on to the flavour. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theindianspot.com\/coconut-milk-benefits-skin-hair-health\/\"><em>Top health and beauty benefits of coconut milk &gt;&gt;<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>PEANUT BUTTER: <\/strong>You can make an amazing smoothie with this wonder ingredient. It not only tastes yummm but also provides 3.5gm protein per tablespoon. Mix it with dark chocolate and milk for a protein loaded yummy smoothie!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEA WEED: <\/strong>Some sea weeds can block fat absorption by 75%. Add some in your smoothie for a solid dose of protein!<\/p>\n<p><strong>OATS: <\/strong>Load your smoothie with an extra dose of protein with oats! Every cup of oats provides 11 gms of protein. Grind them it to a thick paste and mix with apple puree and milk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHIA SEEDS: <\/strong>Chia seeds are such a powerhouse! They are full of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and about 4 grams of protein per table-spoon. They are an easy way to add protein to your diet as they need not be grinded unlike flax seeds to get the nutrients. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theindianspot.com\/health-benefits-chia-seeds\/\"><em>Best benefits of chia seeds &gt;<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>MILK: <\/strong>One cup of fat-free organic milk has an impressive 8 grams of protein. Milk can be an excellent replacement of water in your smoothie, besides you can add up fruits too as they complement milk very well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUMPKIN SEEDS: <\/strong>Proteins are an easy way to add protein (3gm\/tbsp.), magnesium, zinc, omega-3s, and lots of other nutrients to your diet. Pumpkin seeds are also full of tryptophan. Grind them or add roasted to add a bit of crunchiness to your smoothie!<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALMONDS: <\/strong>Per tablespoon of almond will add 2 grams of protein to your smoothie. Grind them or slice them to thin flakes for a yummy smoothie with nutty taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAW EGG: <\/strong>Raw eggs are not restricted to body builders, you can easily add them to your smoothie for a silky smooth texture and a nice dose of protein. Each egg provides 6 grams of protein so you may add 1-2 eggs depending upon your needs. Make sure you opt for organic, free-range eggs as they add up to the nutrition and there is a potentially lower risk of salmonella.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YOGHURT: <\/strong>Non-fat yoghurt has 14 grams of protein per cup! Add them to your smoothie as they not only provide lots of protein but also adds on to the creamy taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WALNUTS: <\/strong>Who doesn\u2019t like walnuts? We all do. One-fourth cup of walnuts will add about 4.5 grams of protein to your smoothie, not to mention ample doses of heart-healthy potassium and energy-boosting magnesium.<\/p>\n<p>Add these natural proteins to your smoothie without worrying about synthetic nature and unnatural chemical agents associated with commercial protein powders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many protein powders available in the market as a supplement to those who workout or as a prescription by doctor. The commercially available protein powders are packed with chemicals, antibiotics and many other processed ingredients. Try these protein-packed real foods instead: FLAX SEEDS: Flax seeds provide 2gm od protein per table-spoon of its powder. They can be added to your regular smoothie of any flavour to add in a nutty punch. 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