Get the best protein shakes for men to add to your holistic health and fitness. 

Are you looking for protein shakes that can help build muscles and help with muscle recovery and repair? Let us look at what is in them, what benefits do they have for you, and what should you look out for if you’re trying to choose one? 

Here are a few things to keep in mind while choosing the right kind protein for men:

What are Protein shakes for men? 

Protein shakes are drinks made by mixing protein powder with water or another liquid, with other ingredients often added as well. They can be a convenient addition to your muscle-building diet, especially if your access to high-protein food is limited. 

What benefits does Protein shakes have? 

With protein shakes, you can: 

• Balance your daily needs of macronutrients and micronutrients, especially Protein

• Improve strength, stamina and energy

• Build muscle mass in combination with weight training or other forms of exercise targeting muscle gain

• Increase your feeling of fullness by substituting one of your meals with a protein shake for men.

What is in a protein shake? 

While choosing a protein shake, ensure that it provides not just Protien but also other essential nutrients that can provide wholesome benefits. The three components of a good protein shake include: 

• Protein - The most important part of your shake is the protein content. The type of protein used, the quality and quantity determine its ultimate success. Always opt for clean protein i.e without harmful chemicals like additives without added sugar or artificial sweeteners. These ingredients, when consumed for longer durations, can affect the digestive system amongst others in a negative way. 

• Herbs - While protein shake can be quite a good boost for health by itself, going for a product that is fortified with health boosters can be quite a catch. Addition of ayurvedic herbs like ashwagandha, tulsi, ginger, shatavari, etc. works towards maintaining the hormonal balance, boosting stamina and endurance, and improves your system inside out.

• Multivitamins - It is definitely better to get your vitamins and minerals in their most natural form from your platter and that is why you need to ensure a healthy balanced diet as much as possible. However, to ensure that you meet your daily requirements of these micronutrients it is best to choose a protein shake that contains these.  

Read more about the components here. 

OZiva has a range of protein powders for men that can be consumed as protein shakes, including OZiva Protein and Herbs for Men. 

How do you choose a protein shake?

The first step in choosing a protein shake is to read the label. Protein shakes generally vary in protein content, and you need to decide how much protein you want to take in, based on your occupation, daily fitness routine, and purpose for taking the shake. For example, as an endurance athlete, you might need drinks which are higher in carbs. However, if you want to reduce muscle mass or try out weight management or weight loss, then you might want to choose a shake higher in protein content. 

OZiva has a range of protein powders for men that you can try out in the form of shakes, which help build stamina, recovery, and lean muscles, promote everyday fitness, balance daily needs of micronutrients and macronutrients in men. ​​​​​​​. 

You can get your protein shakes in the form of varied, nutritious and amazing recipes to mix it up and have fun during your muscle building and workout sessions! Team OZiva has put together a list of some fun protein shake recipes for you to get started here. 

FAQs

1. Why do guys drink protein shakes?

Supplementing your muscle-building diet with a protein shake for men can help you meet the required levels of protein each day to facilitate your muscle-building process, without feeling like you have to eat constantly and also helps you with holistic nutrition. OZiva Nutritional Meal for Men is a protein shake designed to save up to 500 calories vs. a regular meal. 

2. Is it okay to drink a protein shake without working out? 

Protein is an important macronutrient and has to be consumed daily irrespective of your workout schedule. What is important is to keep track of your total calorie intake. If you are an advanced athlete you would require more calories to maintain your strength and stamina while someone who is not working out would require a lesser amount of calories daily. The thumb rule is to have a balanced diet with both macro and micro nutrients while tracking the overall calories consumption. It is recommended to include atleast 30 minutes of physical activity daily as it has multiple benefits as it contributes to overall fitness and health. Depending upon your health goal this will vary hence we recommend consulting an expert nutritionist for detailed guidance. 

3. Should I drink a protein shake every day? 

Protein is essential for overall health and wellbeing. Hence we do recommend regular consumption of Protein shakes. However, do ensure that you choose a protein shake that is 100% clean without harmful ingredients, added sugar or artificial sweeteners like the OZiva Nutritional Meal for Men.  To know more about which meal you should consider replacing or to get a schedule, talk to one of our nutritionists. 

4. What are the different types of proteins used in protein shakes? 

Some of the proteins used in protein shakes (in varying amounts) include: Milk, whey, casein, rice, and plant-based proteins from Brown Rice, Quinoa and Green Peas. The OZiva Protein and Herbs for Men and OZiva Nutritional Meal for Men both use whey protein, while the OZiva Organic Plant Protein and The OZiva Superfood Plant Protein both contain plant-based proteins. 

5. What is the ideal requirement of protein in a shake?

On an average a person requires 0.8 to 2 gm of protein per kg of their body weight. This is a wide range as the amount of protein is highly dependent on various factors like age and physical activity amongst others. To start off with you can pick a Protein shake that provides 20-30 gms of Protein per serving. We would highly recommend that you connect with an expert nutritionist for detailed guidance. You can also speak to our expert squad at community@oziva.in for further assistance.