DIETICIAN Sushila Sharangdhar says, "Protein is the key building block that helps in muscle development and repair. Protein makes up nearly 75% of the solids in our body making it an essential ingredient for us to stay healthy."

The essential shake

You workout everyday, you eat a healthy, wholesome meal and believe that your body is getting all it's nutrients from your diet. So gulping down that protein shake might not be a necessary plan of action for you. Right?

Think again.

Celebrity trainer Paul Britto, from Gold's gym says, "Protein shakes work as a supplement and not as a complete meal replacement. You get protein shakes with different amounts of protein. Consult your nutritionist and trainer and work out a meal plan that works for you."

Sushila Sharangdhar tells you why you need that protien shake:

When you do rigrous exercise, some of your muscles might undergo wear and  tear. As these tears repair, muscle development takes place.

And in this process, proteins are key ingredients in the building blocks of muscle recovery and repair.

The downside is that the faster the protein arrives to the muscle after exercise, the quicker and more effective this process becomes.

The best way to ensure your muscles are taken care of is by delivering protein to them via a whey protein shake.

Protein shakes get to the required area within 30-40 minutes.

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