pro-pro-probiotic protein?

Oh protein powder, how I love thee. All the things I can do with you, sometimes I wonder if I could ever need anything else in this life.. kidding.. for the most part. But really.. <3

I have tried numerous protein powders. Some make my body react in different ways than others. For instance one brand makes my face break out in all types of nasty (same with quest bars :'( as much as I love those things they just don't agree with the complexion.. I still sneak one in every once in a while though. shhh hehe). The whey in certain powders don't always agree with me. Other powders promote a better recovery and others digest poorly.

I have found that my favorite protein powders in regards of digestion are Maca Up by Paradise brand. It's a vegetarian energy protein (not to mention it increases stamina and libido ;p). Another good one that digests easy is Brown Rice Protein my Jarrow. The only drawback about these two powders is the taste. I won't candy coat it, they taste "earthy". But that's only to be expected from organic and vegetarian protein powders. Taste aside, they both are powerhouse powders and I highly recommend them. Especially if digestion is problematic for you.

Now, I just started taking a new powder and I think I'm in love. Not only does it mix well, taste great, promote great recovery and come in multiple fantastic flavors but it's laced with probiotics!! Probiotics are small organisms that help maintain the natural balance of organisms in the intestines. The exist naturally in the intestine but some people don't have enough of them or need extra for there to be proper balance. I usually take a probiotic supplement called acidophilus but now I'm killing two birds with one stone while I have this amazing protein shake filled with healthy probiotics. Yeeeee :) You know how I like that efficiency.

The new protein powder is called Myofusion Probiotic Series by Gaspari Nutrition.

 

Yes, that IS cinnamon roll flavor... YUM. After toying around with this powder, I've found a way to make what I've decided to call a protein fluff. It comes out so light and airy, almost with the consistency of marshmallow fluff! Today I woke up and did biceps and back and 30 minutes of HIIT before work. After work I did 20 minutes on the stair master and 20 minutes walking on an incline. My reward was a delicious chai fluff protein shake :p

 

 

Chai Fluff

1 scoop Myofusion Protein

1/4 c sugar free Oregon Chai Concentrate

1/4 c water

3 ice cubes

dash of cinnamon

splenda to taste

 

Toss it all on a blender and let 'er rip until it just sounds light and fluffy. I know that doesn't seem like a correct amount of time but if you try this you'll understand what I mean. It'll be approx. 60 seconds.

 

Tomorrow I plan to use this as a topping for my pancakes, we'll see how it goes :) Hooray for making it through another Monday!

 

B.