Seriously, girl. Your day is about to get a whole lotta (matcha) latte sweeter with this protein-packed post-workout treat!
Isn’t protein a friend?
Oh. No! Totally related because that’s what I thought when I first started getting in shape too. Only bros need protein after a workout, right? (I also half thought they did it just to look cool… but I’m still not sure that wasn’t a factor.?)
But actually, here’s the deal, baby! Your body NEEDS protein all the time.Especiallywhen trying to build muscle.?
When you exercise, you create micro-tears in your muscle tissue. Don’t be afraid. It’s all part of getting stronger. As these tears heal, your muscles will be stronger than before. But in order to recover, you need to feed your muscles with protein. This is itespeciallyimportant tofirst hourafter exercise.
Your goal is n√∫mero unopost-workout (after you’re done stretching!) to provide an immediate fuel source to prevent your body from using its own muscle tissue for energy. Consuming protein will aid in muscle recoveryandpromote muscle growth.
Store the shake. Drink a latte.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good protein shake. But I love changing it up! So I’m sharing my new favorite green drink: the Protein Matcha Latte!
More than “just” protein
The beauty of this beauty is that it is fullmorethan protein. Protein is amazing and very useful. But there’s a lot more to love about this latte. Let’s break it down for you:
- vital protein collagen peptide Matcha is the best on the market. They are my favorite protein and now they make matcha too? ?Life.Full.
- Matcha is so good for you! We’ve posted about this a while back, but one thing I wanted to highlight is that matcha contains an amino acid called l-theanine, which helps provide that “calm alertness” that matcha drinkers always boast about. Basically, you get a big dose of caffeine without the buzz. Perfect for a pick me up before heading out in the morning!
- Ashwagandha. Speaking of the cool stuff we’ve been rocking lately. We could go on and on about this natural stress reliever, thyroid support, memory and immune system booster, blood sugar balancer… we could go on and on about this adaptogen. And we have. Check it out here.
Drink your latte!
The Spring Slim Down Video of the Week 2 just dropped (if you missed it, it’s below) and it’s a great way to break a sweat before enjoying this protein-packed treat!
