Eating healthy while working from home can be a challenge. The refrigerator is only a few steps away, and the snacks and treats in your cupboards are an always-present temptation.

But if you want to keep your nutrition in check while working from home, then here is one strategy that can help – protein shakes. Protein-packed shakes and smoothies are great options for breakfasts, a quick mid-day snack, and a post-workout recovery option.

Although certain shake recipes can be real sugar bombs or contain too many calories, these Thorne recipes keep the ingredient list simple and the calorie count down – all while keeping you full.

And because they contain Thorne’s specially formulated protein and supplement powders, they also offer some additional benefits for your health.

How can a protein shake help? 

You don’t have to be a body-builder to enjoy the benefits of a protein shake. Protein is essential for life because it contains the raw materials that build our muscles, skin, hair, and nails. Protein also helps control satiety (the feeling of fullness). In fact, starting your day off with a protein-rich breakfast (such as a protein shake) can:

  • Jump-start metabolism by converting glucose and fat to energy instead of storing fat, as with a high carbohydrate breakfast.*
  • Help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.*
  • Promote a feeling of fullness, reduce feelings of hunger, and support healthy weight management when combined with exercise and a reduced-calorie diet.*

Five simple recipes

/  Basic Whey Protein Shake

  • 1 scoop Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate or Vanilla)
  • 5-7 ounces water or liquid of choice (cow, coconut, cashew, or almond milk)

/  Basic Whey Protein + Fruit

  • 1 scoop Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate or Vanilla)
  • 1 cup frozen fruit (organic berries or frozen bananas work best)
  • 8-10 ounces water or unsweetened coconut milk

/  Greek Honey Yogurt

  • 1 scoop Whey Protein Isolate (Vanilla)
  • 12-14 ounces spring water
  • 2 tablespoons Greek honey yogurt (or a non-dairy yogurt substitute) 

Super whey protein recipes (2 servings in one shake – for those with increased protein needs or to share with someone else)

/  Whey Protein Blueberry Banana

  • 2 scoops of Thorne Whey Protein Isolate (Vanilla)
  • 16 ounces liquid of choice (milk, coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, water, soymilk) – I recommend almond milk
  • 1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 banana (frozen or fresh)
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon of chia or flaxseed
  • 1 cup ice

/  Whey Protein Chocolate Almond

  • 2 scoops of Thorne Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate)
  • 16 ounces liquid of choice (milk, coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, water, soy milk) – I recommend almond milk
  • ½ cup almonds
  • 1 tablespoon chia or flaxseed
  • 1 cup of ice

Three detox recipes

These next two recipes use Thorne’s MediClear-SGS, a flavored rice and pea protein powder with nutrients to support our 10-day or 21-day detox programs.  

/  Chocolate-Almond Delight 

  • 2 scoops of chocolate-flavored MediClear-SGS
  • 1 small banana (for a creamier shake, use a frozen banana broken into pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon of almond butter
  • 4-6 ice cubes
  • 10 ounces of water

/  Piña Colada

/  Apple Lemon Double Ginger 

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