Diet Information Health Tips

Fruit Smoothies Can Be a Part of Any Protein Diet Plan

November 21, 2009
By Jesse L Moore

Today young and old alike are becoming more aware of what they eat. It might be a natural choice, or it might just be the result of food labels and restaurant menus complying with laws and regulation. But no matter what the reason, we are more aware.

And one thing we are all learning is that a high protein diet plan is key to building stronger, more resilient muscles. That does not mean we are interested in body-building contests but more and more people are recognizing that improved health, losing weight and keeping one’s bones strong are all results of stronger leaner muscles. And stronger muscles are a result of a high protein diet plan which means consuming good protein every day.

Protein builds and preserves the lean muscle and requires burning more calories to digest. Protein foods also reduce insulin levels, making it easier to burn fat because protein slows down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream. In turn you will enjoy more energy and, in general, feel healthier.

But just searching the internet for a protein diet plan will not give you all the information you need for a healthy diet. You cannot just consume any high protein food and expect to build muscle and lose weight. In fact, some high protein foods are very heavy in calories or fats. So take your time, read the labels and learn about some of the best protein-packed foods that you can find. You may be surprised to find you can start by just opening your refrigerator.

Dairy products are a wonderful resource for protein. In fact, 1 cup of milk contains about 8 grams of protein, and a cup of yogurt can contain from 8-12 grams. Or, by substituting Soy milk, you can enjoy the benefits of high protein, plus low fats and low cholesterol. The US Food and Drug Administration says this combination is essential to help reduce heart disease.

Since most of us have milk or yogurt in the refrigerator, or we can easily pick them up in the grocery store, the next step is to use these foods as a base for your high protein diet plan. The next step is add some delicious fruits or vegetables and blend together in a smoothie for a breakfast, snack or desert. That’s right; a protein diet plan can be driven with meals and snacks of delicious fruit smoothie recipes.

In addition to the basics of dairy and fruit, you may also add Chia seed to your fruit smoothie recipes. Mila, a unique blend of Chia seed is gluten free, sugar-free, high in fiber and protein, and loaded with Omega-3′s! This new food source is quickly gaining recognition as a valuable contributor of high levels of calcium, fibers to any food it is added to.

Here is a fast, quick recipe using dairy, bananas (which are high in potassium), blueberries (which are full of antioxidants) and a tsp of Mila. When mixed into a smoothie these ingredients provide a tasty part of your high protein diet plan to build a stronger, healthier body.

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie

1 ripe banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup cold low-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp Mila Chia seed

Simply combine these ingredients in your blender and mix until creamy smooth. It is just that quick, but oh so delicious and oh so healthy!

Learn more about Mila Chia Seed at Mila Healthy Living. Try another new free smoothie recipe tomorrow by visiting Best Fruit Smoothies. As anyone who has researched a high protein diet plan knows finding interesting food you are allowed to eat can be a real challenge. But creating smoothies from the right mix of ingredients gives you some additional sources of protein to use both as high protein snacks and as a central part of the protein diet plan itself.

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