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That’s where store-bought protein shakes come in.
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Read on, and for more healthy eating tips check outThe Best Tasting Protein Powders.
Too many added sugars.
TheAmerican Heart Associationrecommends no more than 25 grams of added sugar a day for women and 36 for men.
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Artificial sweeteners.
Many protein shakes are made with artificial sweeteners like sucralose (commonly known as Splenda).
In other words, it might lead to higher blood sugar levels.
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Another report published inFrontiers in Nutritionfound that sucralose can have negative effects on your gut microbiome.
High-fructose corn syrup.
High-fructose corn syrup is another ingredient to look out for when selecting a protein shake.
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Hydrogenated oils.
Unfortunately, hydrogenated oils are in many of our favorite drinks, including some popularnon-dairy milks.
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