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Protein is used in the body to build muscles and make blood, skin, hair and most other body structures. Protein is also important for growth, repair, immunity and chemical components like hormones. In fact, adequate protein is vital for increasing muscle and protecting metabolism, especially while losing weight.
Research has shown that active people who consume carbohydrate together with high quality protein (e.g. a Curves Protein Shake) after a workout actually enhance muscle protein synthesis.
Protein and carbohydrate after exercise provide the materials to repair and replenish tissues that were challenged and depleted. So after you hit the Curves Circuit, consume a little protein!
Curves Protein Shake—Tasty Variations The prescribed way to make the shake is with 8-ounces of skim milk (and 4 or 5 ice cubes, if you like it frosty and slushy). The Curves Protein Shake comes in chocolate and vanilla flavors. Here are some different ways to make the shake and the changes to your carbohydrate and calorie counts.
Soy milk is a suitable substitute for those that are lactose intolerant.
Add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon banana extract
Add 0 carbohydrates and 11 calories
Add 1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract and 1/4 teaspoon banana extract
Add 0 carbohydrates and 11 calories
Add 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Add 1 carbohydrate and 10 calories
Add 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract and a few pieces of frozen mango
Add 5 carbohydrates and 27 calories
Add 1/4 teaspoon banana extract and 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter
Add 1 carbohydrate and 27 calories
Add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon caramel extract
Add 0 carbohydrate and 11 calories
Add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon amaretto extract
Add 0 carbohydrate and 11 calories
Add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
Add 0 carbohydrate and 5 calories
Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Add 0 carbohydrate and 11 calories
Add 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Add 0 carbohydrates and 11 calories
Add 1 tablespoon coffee liquor
Add 8 carbohydrates and 58 calories
Add 1 tablespoon brandy
Add 0 carbohydrates and 32 calories
Use 8 ounces of 1% milk (tastes a little creamier)
Add 0 carbohydrates and 20 calories
Use 8 ounces of 2% milk (tastes much creamier)
Add 0 carbohydrates and 45 calories
Use 8 ounces of whole milk (tastes rich and creamy)
Add 0 carbohydrates and 60 calories
Instead of ice cubes, add 1/2 of a frozen banana and whip up in a blender
Add 13 carbohydrates and 53 calories
Add any fruit from another meal in the same day
Use your imagination—you’ll be surprised at the delicious combinations you can make up.
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