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Ahealth shake is ablended beverage intended to behealthful for one to consume and some are commercially marketed for that purpose. They are often consumed bysportspeople as part of a fitness diet or as ameal replacement (e.g., aninstant breakfast). They have also been targeted towards those who have nutritional deficiencies as well as those working in tech fields. Health shakes may include a wide range of ingredients, including powdered nutrients,superfoods,bee pollen,peanut butter,coconut oil, bean powder,clover sprouts,whey, etc.
Bodybuilders sometimes drink aprotein shake to help muscular recovery and building (seeBodybuilding supplement § Protein). While some health shakes have morecalories than a plate of pancakes or acheese omelet,[1] these extra calories are accompanied by nutrients and both may be required by athletes in training.Smoothies—particularlygreen smoothies—are arguably a type of health shake, except stereotypical health shakes often contain someprocessed ingredients rather than just raw fruit and vegetables. Factory-made products often containsweeteners and other additives (e.g.,antioxidants,preservatives).[citation needed]
