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JJ has been drinking protein shakes for over 25 years. She gives the rundown on the trifecta of fat, fiber and protein you should always have in your shakes, and talks about the absolute no-nos. She\u2019ll talk about the size of your smoothies and give some great examples of the ingredients and sources that are vital to keeping your body well-fed so you can go 4-6 hours between meals. Listen today as JJ \u201cshakes things up!\u201d

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Main Points From Today\u2019s Episode

1. Protein shakes are a great way to start your day. But there are a lot of misleading ideas about what is good to put into one.
2. As a meal replacement, you need to make sure you\u2019ve got the trifecta of healthy fats, fiber and protein.
3. Another easy misunderstanding is how much smoothie you should drink to be considered a meal. Most people make their drinks way too small.

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Episode Play-By-Play

[0:40] What to do and what not to do when making protein shakes

[1:37] The link between starting your day with a meal replacement shake and weight loss

[2:20] Benefits of starting your day with a protein shake

[5:00] First, don\u2019t use these ingredients in any smoothie or shake

[6:45] These are the best ingredients to add

[7:45] Use these liquids instead of juice, dairy or water

[9:10] Smoothies are meal replacements, make sure yours are big enough.

[10:10] Don\u2019t use these sources of protein powder

[11:35] Bulk up on this ingredient in your smoothies, however, increase to 35-50 grams slowly

[13:05] You really need to make sure the healthy version of this ingredient gets into every smoothie.

[15:00] List of protein ingredients, including vegan or plant-based

[16:20] Watch out for these ingredients when buying protein powder

[16:50] List of some fiber ingredients - cacao nibs, avocado, fruits, chia seeds, flax seeds, leafy greens, JJ Virgin Extra Fiber

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Action Step:

1. Make your shakes with clean, lean protein, healthy fats and fiber.
2. Make sure your shake is at least 20 oz.

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