protein shakes

Gym beverage supplements

Protein shakes are beverages made by mixing protein powder with water, milk, or other liquids, typically consumed to build muscle or supplement dietary protein.

Athletes drink them after workouts; dieters use them as meal replacements.

He chugged a protein shake in the locker room.

The term also covers ready-to-drink bottled versions.

nutrition

macronutrients

Primary nutritional building blocks

casein · collagen · BCAA · leucine · grams · serving · absorption · digestion · metabolism · bioavailability

fitness

workout

Structured physical exercise

bodybuilding · gains · bulk · lifting · strength training · cardio · crossfit · calisthenics · personal trainer · bootcamp

beverage

smoothie

Puréed fruit beverage

  • blenderMotorized food puréeing appliance
  • shakeTrembling or blended treat
  • frothyFull of foam

creamy · chilled · sip · straw · tumbler · mixer · flavor · vanilla · chocolate · strawberry

diet

meal replacement

Product substituting for eating

satiety · portion control · lean muscle · cutting · bulking · nutritionist · keto · paleo · balanced diet · macros

recovery

post-workout

After physical training

regeneration · refuel · replenish · rehydration · glycogen · DOMS · cool down · restoration · fatigue

Categories
Opposites
food form and processing

protein shakeswhole foods

Unrefined, unprocessed edibles

fresh fruit · natural foods · whole grains · raw meat · steak

macronutrient focus

protein shakesfruit juice

Liquid from pressed produce

sports drinks · candy · butter · carbohydrate loading · soda

dietary philosophy

protein shakesintuitive eating

Diet-free body-responsive eating

comfort food · junk food · traditional cuisine · soul food · slow food

Family

protein, shakes, protean, proteins, peptide, polypeptide, peptides, polypeptides, protein shake

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G