Bart Smith's Quick & Healthy Protein / Hair Shake Recipe From Bart's Cookbook, Who's Hungry?

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Bart's Quick & Healthy Protein / Hair Shake

WITH NATURESPLUS® ULTRA HAIR THICK-SHAKE (GROWTH FORMULA)

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Bart's Quick & Healthy Protein / Hair Shake

RECIPE INTRODUCTION

If you’re in a hurry like me many times, or just lazy, why not whip up a delicious protein shake loaded with all the right stuff (i.e., vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other good-for-you ingredients). Making a shake in the morning takes literally five minutes and you’re off to start your day!

So, when it comes to (protein) shakes, you've got several choices. For ME, what I like to do is make the kind of protein shake that actually benefits ... MY HAIR too! Let me explain ...

You see, I already eat enough protein from all the right dietary choices I make. (i.e., what I eat on a daily basis) What I (really) wanted was something that could help me maintain (and grow) healthy hair and I found it! Check this out ...

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

For me, I'll get out the following kitchen items to make myself one of these amazing shakes.

❑ NINJA BLENDER OR REGULAR BLENDER What kind of blender do you have? Any regular blender will do, but if you can afford it, get yourself a NINJA BLENDER. They’re powerful, convenient, fast, and easy to clean.

SHAKE INGREDIENTS

Take your pick. I like to alternate between (#1) a chocolate protein shake for workout recovery and a breakfast option, and (#2) a NaturesPlus® Ultra Hair Thick-Shake (a.k.a., "hair shake") when I want to boost hair growth and hair care.

POWDER CHOICE #1 OF 2 ... FOR PROTEIN

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate, 2-Pound (Packaging May Vary)

With 15+ flavors, over 204,900+ (4.6★) ratings for this whey powder, check out all the perks you get for your money:

Gold Standard 100% Whey (24g of protein per serving) to help build and maintain muscle when taken over time with regular resistance training.
5.5g of naturally occurring branched chain amino acids (BCAA and 11g of naturally occurring essential amino acids (EAAs) per serving to support muscle recovery.
Great before or after exercise, between meals, with a meal, or any time of day when you need extra protein.
Banned substance tested and the highest quality control measures so you feel comfortable and confident consuming the product
Whey protein isolate (WPI) is the primary ingredient with excess carbs and fat ‘isolated’ out for a total of 24 grams of protein. With a wide range of great-tasting flavors and easy mixing with only a glass and spoon, there’s no doubt ON Gold Standard Whey is the gold standard choice of protein powder.

POWDER CHOICE #2 OF 2 ... FOR HAIR GROWTH

NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick Shake (Powder)

NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick Shake powder is what I default to when making my "protein" shake 1-3 days per week. This "hair shake" powder is AMAZING FOR YOUR HAIR. I've been using this very brand for 20+ years. My experience goes like this:

( #1 ) "I'll have a HAIR SHAKE!" (Yummm!)
( #2 ) Within 24-36 hours, my hair FEELS and LOOKS HEALTHIER and FULLER! Go figure!

So, for me, when I include all the other ingredients in my hair shake, such as almonds, a banana, mixed frozen berries, some flaxseed powder, among other items, blend it up, and yummmm!!! This shake, and any other kind, are great to have after a workout! They cool you down and they're good for you AND YOUR HAIR all at the same time!

OPTIONAL / ADD THIS

Beet Root Powder (Beets Superfood Supplement with Vitamin C Plus Organic Antioxidant Rich Red Fruits and Vegetables)

Check out this product:

BioSchwartz Ultra High Purity Beet Root Powder gives your mind and body the boost of natural energy it needs to keep you going all day long all in a great tasting powder!
BioSchwartz ultra pure beets superfood powder uses the power of superfoods including kale, beets, spirulina, and pomegranate to support whole body health.
Organic fruits & vegetables - BioSchwartz ultra pure beets superfood powder features 5 organic fruits and vegetables that help support health natural energy levels and boost stamina.
Rich with antioxidants, BioSchwartz Ultra High Purity Beet Root Powder can help support stamina levels in men and women alike.
BioSchwartz Ultra High Purity Beet Root Powder uses high quality beet root powder, naturally rich in antioxidants to fight free radicals and provide powerful support for your body’s natural defenses.

OPTIONAL / ADD THIS

Optimum Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate Powder

5g Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder Per Serving, Supports Muscle Strength & Power, Easy Mixing, Banned Substance Tested

SUPPORTS MUSCLE STRENGTH & MUSCLE BUILDING: Creatine helps support muscle, muscle power, muscle endurance, and the building of lean muscle and even helps fuel and unlock strength to assist with progressive training programs*
PERFORMANCE SUPPORT DURING TRAINING: Formulated to support performance in explosive movements, maximal effort lifts, and intense exercise sessions it also helps support increased training capacity and training volume, so you can do more reps, sets, and sprints during demanding training*
ENERGY & RECOVERY: Creatine supports cellular energy to help you train harder and helps replenish muscle ATP/energy during strenuous exercise & even enhances recovery between repeated bouts of exercise and after strenuous training, helping you return ready for the next session*

OPTIONAL / ADD THIS

ZENA GREENS® Super Greens Fruits & Vegetables

Enjoy a powerful boost of nutrition with Zena Greens Organic Super Greens Fruits & Vegetables. Each serving contains 7 grams of superfoods and 3 grams of fiber, featuring over 70+ super ingredients to support overall health and wellness. Packed with an extensive blend of organic greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, super mushrooms, and essential prebiotics & probiotics with digestive enzymes, this supplement is designed to support your overall wellness and vitality. Product contains at least 95% organic material.

OTHER SHAKE INGREDIENTS

Take your pick. I like to use frozen berries, a banana, almonds and chosen powder(s) from above:

Ice or Frozen Berries
1 Banana Per Shake
Greens Powder
Flaxseed Powder

Bananas
Almonds
Black Berries
Blueberries

Raspberries
Strawberries
Pineapple
Oatmeal

Cinnamon
Coconut
Spinach
Kale

BART'S PERSONAL

"HAIR SHAKE" RECIPE

Here's what I put in my world famous HAIR SHAKE, which I might have 2-3x per week:

6 oz. Cold WATER, yes, WATER! Zero calories unlike using any kind of milk, etc.
1 Banana (Potassium, magnesium, regularity, etc.)
1 Cup Frozen Mixed Berries (Chills shake, adds berry flavor!) Personally, I choose to have only frozen blueberries in my shakes. Too many berries have seeds and I don't like that in my shake. So, if you're shopping for frozen berries, see if you can find a blueberry-only frozen bag.
1 Scoop "NaturesPlus" Hair Shake Powder - or - protein powder (brand and flavor of your choice) if you don't have any NaturesPlus hair shake powder on hand. I keep both on hand.
Handful of Almonds (Healthy fats, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, and high-quality protein)
(OPTIONAL) 1 small scoop or tablespoon (or container scoop) of some kind of green powder such as Amazing Grass Greens Blend Antioxidant and/or Beat Root Powder and/or Collagen Peptides. These extra additions to your shake just give it the kind of kick that I like my shake to have. Hey, why not, right?
(OPTIONAL) 1 Tbsp Flaxseed Powder (“Good” fats, fiber, vitamin B1, etc.)
From time to time, I will alternate powders and flavors (i.e., chocolate, vanilla, almond, strawberry, etc.) and certain greens or super food powders as well.