proteinplace.com Blog http://proteinplace.com/blog This blog contains information on nutrition and tasty, healthy dishes Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:12:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Health Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie http://proteinplace.com/blog/2007/10/12/health-recipe-peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/ http://proteinplace.com/blog/2007/10/12/health-recipe-peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:10:54 +0000 Administrator http://proteinplace.com/blog/2007/10/14/health-recipe-peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/

  • 1 scoop ProteinPlace Vanilla Whey Protein
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-natural peanut butter
  • 3-4 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

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Whey protein assists in maintaining weight because it balances blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are balanced, a person is less likely to over-eat. In addition, a person with balanced blood sugar has greater fat loss and more energy.

Whey protein has also been shown to improve the immune system. Research has shown that whey protein helps fight cancer and improves the immune system of people suffering from AIDS.

Research has also shown that whey protein is good for the heart. For one, it helps fight hypertension, which is the leading cause of stroke and heart disease. In addition, whey protein has been shown to reduce cholesterol.

Whey protein has also been shown to help maintain strong bones and muscles during aging. In fact, one study showed that older men who ate whey protein regularly had an increase in protein synthesis, which helps limit muscle loss over time.

Another study showed that elderly people who consumed low levels of protein had a loss of bone density, particularly in the hip and spine. Research indicates that whey protein can help reduce the amount of bone density loss.

Whey protein is beneficial to people of all ages, whether they are trying to lose weight, gain muscle mass, or simply stay healthy.

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