Protein shake prepared or fresh

Diceicle · 06-01-2011 8:53pm #1

Just a quick question, is it advisable or a waste of protein to make a shake the night before? I've heard that protein starts to degrade / lose its potency once mixed. Basically I would like to mix my shakes the night before then its ready for me in the morning so I'm rushing around a little less before work.

grimloch · 06-01-2011 9:27pm

Go put protein powder in water right now and leave it for the night, take a whiff of it the next morning and you'll have your answer. "Degrading" will be the least of your concerns.

brianthebard · 06-01-2011 10:07pm

It will be fine if you leave it in the fridge, you might have to shake it again but otherwise fine.

Naos · 06-01-2011 10:26pm

I know you're trying to save time and all, but how long does it take you to make up a protein shake?

Takes me about 20 seconds.

Diceicle · 06-01-2011 10:46pm

Its more of a breakfast smoothie than a protein shake. Its something to keep hunger pangs off til lunch. To me, at 6:30 in the morning every second counts

Antisocialiser · 06-01-2011 10:50pm

Just scoop the whey into the shaker and leave it like this until you want to throw the water in.

Mellor · 07-01-2011 5:15am

How long does it take you to pour the water in?
5 seconds max, dry powder in the the night before is the way forward obv

dlm · 07-01-2011 6:05am

Diceicle wrote: »

Its more of a breakfast smoothie than a protein shake. Its something to keep hunger pangs off til lunch. To me, at 6:30 in the morning every second counts

Set your alarm clock for 6:29?

Khannie · 07-01-2011 10:48am

Diceicle wrote: »

Its more of a breakfast smoothie than a protein shake.

Overnight smoothie = rank IMO. Wouldn't do it.

Protein shake prepared or fresh

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