The JDD Shake

Did you know that there's an optimal time for protein intake?

After you exercise, your body is primed to uptake protein and other nutrients, presenting you with a window of opportunity: your anabolic window. Anabolic means "to build," and it's during this window that your body rebuilds the muscles, tendons and systems that you stressed during your workout.

The first 30 minutes immediately following your workout is the best time to drink your JDD recovery shake.

Your post workout JDD shake should be a full 2 scoop shake. We recommend mixing it with 2 cups of unsweetened coconut milk, but depending upon how hungry you are after your workout and/or how long it will be until your next meal, your liquid can vary. It might be 2 cups of whole milk. Or 2 cups of half & half. Or even 2 cups of whipping cream or some combination of the above. The fat in full-fat dairy helps you feel satiated. Add a dash of sea salt and a cup of fresh or frozen berries to help replentish your electrolytes.

Mixing tip: blend your liquid of choice, sea salt and berries first. My protein mixes so easily you’ll find you will get better results only adding your JDD protein the last 5 or 10 seconds. This way you will have less frothy air in your shake, and more drinkable goodness.