The PERFECT Protein Shake: As Prescribed by Dr. Troy Jackson

I know protein shakes are synonymous with "Bro Science" but the simple fact is, they are incredibly useful. In fact, Dr. Troy has yet to find a downside to a good nutrient rich protein shake.That's why we are dedicating and entire episode to the protein shake. That's right "Bro-cephus" we're going all in on the "Bro-tein" baby. So sit back and enjoy the smoothie texture of this episode of The Healthy CEO.Optimal Nutrition: Crafting the Perfect Protein ShakeIn this episode of The Healthy CEO Podcast, Dr. Troy Jackson and host Jason Wright delve into the benefits and simplicity of creating nutrient-dense protein shakes. They discuss ingredient selection, including the pros and cons of whey versus plant-based protein powders, the use of fruits, vegetables, fats, and fiber, and share their personal recipes. Additionally, they explore the differences between smoothies and juices and the practical advantages of incorporating protein shakes into one’s diet for improved health and body composition.Jason's "Green Monster" Shake2 servings of Standard Gold Whey Double Chocolate Protein Powder2 Cups of non sweetened vanilla or plain almond milk1 scoop of your choice of powdered greens1 cup frozen spinach1 cup frozen blue berries1 serving 5g creatine1 serving vital proteins collagen1 tbs extra virgin olive oil1 serving chlorella powder1 tbs organic cacao powderDr. Troy Sample smoothie recipe:-3/4 cup of water or unsweetened almond or soy milk-1/2 cup of Keifer or plain greek yogurt (remove if calories is a concern)-1 scoop of protein powder-1 scoop of creatine-1 cup of frozen mixed berries-1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)-5-6 small leaves or 2 large leaf of kale (or a handful of spinach)-1/4 cup of frozen riced cauliflower-1/3-1/2 cup of black beans (if using chocolate protein powder) or white beans/chickpeas (if using vanilla protein powder) -- trust me!-2 tbsp of ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or hemp hearts (I make a 1:1:1 mixture)-A splash of water if it gets too thickThis smoothie is roughly 400 calories, 48g of protein, and 14-18g of fiber.You can just do protein powder and almond milk to get it down to 150 calories and 25g ofprotein.You can get 20% off Thorne supplements through this link (https://www.thorne.com/u/authentichealth). Shop Authentic Health Products www.shopauthentichealth.com 00:00 Debunking Myths About Whey Protein01:20 Podcast Introduction and New York City Chat03:25 Discussing the Perfect Protein Shake05:15 The Benefits of Homemade Protein Shakes08:40 Choosing the Right Protein Powder11:53 Building the Perfect Smoothie31:05 Choosing the Right Blender for Smoothies33:30 Leveling Up Your Smoothie Game35:21 Adding Fiber to Your Smoothies37:56 Incorporating Powdered Supplements38:55 The Benefits of Protein Shakes46:48 Juicing vs. Smoothies53:19 Nutritional Breakdown of Smoothies57:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts