Let’s Drink To Your Muscle Health
In the health conscious world of goji berries, birch water and liquid charcoal, what makes Upbeat Active stand out? Upbeat nutritionist Sophie Enever lifts the lid on what’s inside, how it’s made and why this protein drink will provide a boost for your body. Salud, cin cin, nostrovia, cheers.
1. It’s a nutrient-dense whole food fresh from the farm
“Upbeat Active comes straight from the source— in other words, the cow,” says Enever. “Whey protein, our main ingredient, is a natural liquid by-product that comes from milk during the cheese making process. We use this fresh liquid whey, never reconstituted from powder, because it has a great balance of nutrients. It’s a high-quality complete protein, meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino acids necessary for our dietary needs, it provides a small amount of dairy fats and naturally occurring sugars for energy.”
We use this fresh liquid whey, never reconstituted from powder, because it has a great balance of nutrients.
2. It provides 17% of your daily calcium needs
“Every 330ml bottle provides 170mg of calcium, a vital nutrient that isn’t just important for bone health,” says Enever. “It also contributes to normal muscle function and normal energy-yielding metabolism to keep you going throughout the day. It’s an essential nutrient for active people.”
3. It’s packed full of muscle-supporting whey protein
“Whey protein has been recognised as the gold standard protein for muscle health for many years,” Enever says, and new research is reinforcing this belief every year. “It’s a complete protein and absorbs quickly so it gets to work in the body rapidly. It’s also particularly high in the amino acid leucine that’s responsible for kick-starting muscle protein synthesis (the making of new muscle protein) after exercise.”
Whey protein has been recognised as the gold standard protein for muscle health for many years.
“Upbeat provides the body with 20g of whey protein per bottle — a perfect amount for exercise and similar to the amount of protein in a chicken breast or three-egg omelette, but without the need to wash the dishes after.”
4. It’s a source of natural slow-release energy
“After drinking a bottle of Upbeat you won’t get large peaks and dips of sugar in your blood, just a steady release of energy from your Upbeat,” says Enever. “That’s because it’s low-GI (glycemic index). It contains only naturally occurring sugars from fruit and whey (called lactose, a slow-release sugar from milk). It’s the equivalent in type and quantity of sugar as if you were drinking a glass of milk and eating a handful of blueberries.”
A bottle contains 20g of protein, the perfect amount for your muscles.
5. It’s convenient any time of day or night
“A bottle contains 20g of protein, the perfect amount for your muscles given your body doesn’t store it like fat and carbs,” says Enever. “There’s no caffeine concerns in case you want it in the evening and because whey protein is fast acting and gets to your muscles quickly it’s a great choice of refreshment when you’re on the go all day. Research also suggests having protein in the morning may even help reduce unhealthy snacking later on, and breakfast is typically the meal people have with the least protein so it’s worth adding to your morning routine.”
People who lead active lives should be able to give themselves a healthy treat that doesn’t compromise on flavour.
6. It tastes like no other protein drink around
“Ok, so you’ll have to try it for yourself,” says Enever. “But at Upbeat HQ in rural Cambridgeshire we’ve tried our fair share of protein drinks over the years and are really proud of how amazing Upbeat Active tastes. We think people who lead active lives should be able to give themselves a healthy treat that doesn’t compromise on flavour.
“From the strawberry to blueberry and raspberry and now our new refreshing coconut and pineapple flavour, Upbeat stands out among the crowded field of protein and milk drinks. We love them and we hope you love them too.”
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