{{short description|Blended drink intended to be healthful}} {{more citations needed|date=August 2015}}
A '''health shake''' is a blended beverage intended to be healthful for one to consume and some are commercially marketed for that purpose. They are often consumed by sportspeople as part of a fitness diet or as a meal replacement (e.g., an instant breakfast). They have also been targeted towards those who have nutritional deficiencies as well as those working in tech fields. Health shakes may include a wide range of ingredients, including powdered nutrients, superfoods, bee pollen, peanut butter, coconut oil, bean powder, clover sprouts, whey, etc.
Bodybuilders sometimes drink a protein shake to help muscular recovery and building (''see {{section link|Bodybuilding supplement#Protein}}''). While some health shakes have more calories than a plate of pancakes or a cheese omelet,<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/silver-diner/health-shake/|title=Silver Diner Health Shake|publisher=TheDailyPlate}}</ref> these extra calories are accompanied by nutrients and both may be required by athletes in training. Smoothies—particularly green smoothies—are arguably a type of health shake, except stereotypical health shakes often contain some processed ingredients rather than just raw fruit and vegetables. Factory-made products often contain Artificial sweeteners and other additives (e.g., antioxidants, preservatives).
==See also== {{portal|Drink}} * Health food * Green smoothie * Juice bar * Slim-Fast * Ensure * Soylent
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==External links== * [https://healthprons.com/whats-fact-about-natural-protein-shakes-for-weight-loss/ Natural Shake] at [https://healthprons.com/ Healthprons]
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