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Should I take a post-workout protein shake?

Consuming protein after exercise helps your muscles heal and grow.

Numerous studies have found that protein supplementation can help with muscle building when combined with regular strength training. A  review  published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine combined close to 50 studies to conclude that protein supplementation, coupled with resistance exercise training, helps make muscles bigger and stronger. When muscles are stressed during exercise, small tears are created in the tissues. Those muscles require new protein to repair, but will also absorb the extra protein consumed, increasing their mass.

Superflora shakes help you recover from your workout faster so you can get on with your day. But don’t forget - the very best recovery is to replenish the fluids you lose during exercise, so make sure you drink lots of water. You also need to ensure you eat enough carbohydrates during the day to cover all your energy needs. The protein can’t be used to build muscles if it is burnt for energy. That’s why our shakes also contain some carbohydrate and a small amount of fat.

How much protein do Superflora shakes contain?

Each 50g serve of Superflora contains 25g of protein.

How much protein should I am for?

You should aim for between 10%-35% of your calories coming from protein. If your body requires 2,000 calories per day, 200-700 calories should come from protein.

To increase muscle mass in conjunction with regular exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that a person eats between 1.2-1.7 g of protein per kg of body weight per day. .

How should I prepare my shake?

You can simply blend 50g of powder with 250ml of chilled water and drink immediately. However, we recommend blending Superflora with your choice of milk, coconut water or fruit for a healthy fruit smoothie or smoothie bowl. This will give you some of the carbohydrates needed to cover the energy requirements of your workout. These options boost flavour, variety and calories but they also might introduce high fodmap ingredients so be careful with your choices. 1/3 or a ripe banana or a 1/2 cup for frozen raspberries work well.

When is the best time to take protein powder?

After a workout is the most obvious time to drink Superflora. It delivers goodness to your muscles when they need it the most. But it also fills you up so you can recover quickly and get on with your day. But protein can be taken at other times of the day to suit your schedule. It’s great for breakfast, but it is especially useful to tuck Superflora in your bag so that you can make a shake when you’re out and about all day.

Why did you select whey protein isolate?

There are four different forms of whey protein powders - concentrate, isolate, hydrolysate and native. All types have high BCAAs (branched chain amino acids) – the amino acids essential for rebuilding and repairing muscle. We selected whey protein isolate because it contains little or no lactose and low fat which makes it a good source of protein for people with IBS, sensitive tummies and those on a low fodmap diet. We use 100% Aussie-made whey protein isolate that has less than 1% sugar and fat. This makes it an ideal supplement in supporting sports recovery, repairing and aiding toned muscles and to support optimum gut health.