This is the 5th blog in our 6 part blog series titled The Complete Guide to Protein. Today is a short & sweet blog to keep you going!

A good quality protein will mix right up regardless of the method or utensils that you use. That’s because these powders are instantized. Instantizing is a process that “fluffs-up” the powder so that it dissolves more quickly and completely in water, milk, or juice. They’re a little more costly, but unless you like protein shakes with the consistency of cold lumpy oatmeal, instantized powders are well worth the added expense.

• 1. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

Read the instructions carefully. Some proteins require multiple scoops, more or less liquid, or a blender or shaker cup to prepare.

• 2. ALWAYS ADD THE LIQUID FIRST

Regardless of whether you use a blender, shaker cup, or a glass & spoon, always add the water, milk, or juice first. This ensures that you always have the right ratio of liquids and solids.

• 3. START ON A SLOWER SPEED

When using a blender, start mixing on a slower speed setting to help prevent the dry powder from sticking to the sides of the container. Also, you’ll get a better smoothie if you pre-blend your protein with water, milk or juice for about 20–30 seconds before mixing in the ice, fruit, peanut butter, and other ingredients

• 4. TAKE THE CAP OFF WHEN DRYING

Leave the cap off when air-drying your shaker cup. Doing so, allows any residual moisture to evaporate eliminating musty odors that can develop when water gets trapped inside.

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