Why a Protein Shake Makes a Perfect Breakfast or Any Meal

As a Toronto natural health store owner, I remember growing up eating the usual breakfast with cereal and toast. Pancakes were a favorite in the Waterman household and I can't forget about bacon, eggs, or porridge my mother used to make each morning. About 20 years into starting Blue Nile Naturals, I decided to make the change from a red meat eater to living a life without it. It was difficult saying goodbye to chicken, turkey, and beef but the benefits of a more healthier lifestyle have done well for me and my family.

I start most mornings with a vegan shake and believe you should as well because of the benefits it must offer. Not only is it full in healthy ingredients but it curbs the feeling of hunger and cravings well all get throughout the day.

At least 28 percent of Canadians skip breakfast in the morning. A convenient way to make a quick meal is making a vegan shake. I like to make it the night before and stir it in the morning to give it back its taste. Some people have been known to lose weight within months and it improves risk factors from being overweight that can lead to a disease.

If you are like most people that are always on the go or you travel for work, it can be a lifesaver. Not to mention, instead of ordering room service or while waiting for a flight at the airport, all one needs is milk, a spoon and a cup, mix and voila. Most vegan powders have whey or casein which has an abundance of proteins. Be careful about these because it is like white bread in that casein peptides are like gluten. It often leaves a drug like an effect in the brain to your opiate receptors.

I use my plant-based power vegan meal replacement that feels like dairy while eating but provides a healthier breakfast option. As a 
Toronto natural health store owner, I highly recommend that you make it a milkshake for it to remain a low sugar meal with flax, chia seeds, avocado, greens, berries with a cup or two of almond or coconut milk.

I challenge you to use your creativity and add coconut flakes and cacao nibs. Walk into an organic store and ask for low sugar ingredients you can add to it.

What are the benefits of a meal replacement? It is easy to make, cost efficient and a healthy alternative to a bagel and butter or waiting in a lineup for fast food every morning. Eat it for lunch, snack, dinner or right after a workout at the gym to help burn fat.

Do you have questions? Call our Toronto natural health store at 416-262-5921 for more information on our natural products and wholesale discounts. We look forward to doing business with you soon!