How to Make an Energy Drink

Energy drinks are a great "pick me up" in the afternoon during a long day or a fantastic meal replacement for those on a diet. Making them at home is easy and fast. Depending on your mood, you can make a protein-based energy drink that tastes virtually like a milkshake, or go green and make a vegetable-based energy drink.

Things You'll Need

• For a milk-based shake:
• Milk (regular or soymilk)
• Whey protein instant powder mix
• For a vegetable-based drink:
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 bunch wheat grass
• Fresh ginger
• For both:
• Ice
• Electric blender
• 10 drops from a tincture of ginseng
• 1 tablespoon of bee pollen
• Honey to taste

Instructions

How to Make an Energy Drink

1. Decide whether you want to make a vegetable-based energy drink or a milk-based one and gather your ingredients and a measuring spoon. Your key ingredients can be found at a health food store.

2. Create the base for your shake. Place a handful of ice cubes in your blender, together with 10 drops of liquid ginseng and one tablespoon of bee pollen. Ginseng and bee pollen are proven energy boosters that are readily absorbed into your bloodstream if taken in liquid form.

3. Make your milk-based energy drink by adding a cup of milk or soy milk to the bee pollen and ginseng.

4. Pour one single-serving packet of whey protein drink mix and blend on high for one minute. Pour out the blended mixture into a cup and add small amounts of honey to taste.

5. Make a vegetable-based energy shake in a similar way. Place a handful of ice cubes in your blender, together with 10 drops of liquid ginseng and one tablespoon of bee pollen.

6. Add two celery stalks and one bunch of wheat grass to the blender, then blend on high for one minute.

7. Toss in a small chunk of fresh ginger to spice up the taste, and add a touch of honey to sweeten it. The bee pollen and ginseng in each of the energy drinks serve as natural energy enhancers. Take either drink with a B-complex vitamin tablet to get the maximum benefit from them. B vitamins are well-known for their energizing effect on the body.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy the highest quality bee pollen and ginseng that you can afford. Organic versions have no harsh additives and won't offset the energizing effect you're after.

• Take a B-complex vitamin, not single B vitamins. The B vitamins work synergistically together and will provide maximum results if taken together.

• If you're allergic to whey protein, opt for a soy protein shake instead.

• Check with your doctor before taking B vitamins or bee pollen and ginseng. Bee pollen can trigger an allergic reaction in some people and B vitamins can interfere with some prescription drugs.

Resources

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