A no-protein powder protein shake by a nutritionist who reduced ultra-processed foods in his diet - Yahoo Movies UK

Rob Hobson's protein-shake recipe includes all fresh ingredients.Rob Hobson/Getty Images

• While protein shakes can be a convenient way to get enough protein, they are often ultra-processed.

• A diet high in UPFs has been linked to health issues, including type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.

• Nutritionist Rob Hobson shared his homemade, minimally processed protein shake recipe.

A nutritionist who eats as little ultra-processed food, or UPF, as possible and wrote a book on how others can do the same shared his go-to homemade protein-shake recipe.

Getting enough protein is important for building and maintaining muscle and can aid in losing weight because it helps with satiety, or feeling full and satisfied. The FDA recommends eating 50 grams of protein daily as part of a 2,000-calorie daily diet, and many people use protein bars and shakes to boost their intake.

The UK-based nutritionist Rob Hobson was among them and used to eat protein bars in the office daily. But after reading about the risks associated with UPFs, he decided to avoid buying them where possible.

Eating a lot of UPFs, which Hobson defined as foods that contain five or more ingredients —typically including some you wouldn't find in domestic kitchens — has been linked to a host of health issues and weight gain.

Even products marketed as healthy can feature UPFs. Hobson said protein shakes often contain emulsifiers, thickeners, and artificial sweeteners, making them UPFs. Protein bars can also contain additives and high quantities of salt and sugar.

So while making your own smoothie may be less convenient than buying something premade, Hobson told Business Insider, it'll be more nutritious and less processed.

"I would say that if you can make your own, that's a good idea," Hobson told BI. "I don't think people should avoid them. I think people should probably eat less of them."

Hobson's homemade protein shake contains about 20 grams of protein and is made without ultra-processed protein powder. It originally appeared in his book "Unprocess Your Life."

Homemade protein shake recipe

• 250ml skim milk or dairy-free alternative

• 1 small banana, peeled and sliced

• 125 grams natural low-fat yogurt

• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tbsp smooth almond butter

• Honey, to taste

Place all the ingredients in a blender with a few ice cubes and blend until smooth.

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