These BCAA recipes will have you coming back time and time again.
So, doing something other than downing your BCAAs straight out of your shaker is officially a thing. From BCAA mocktails to BCAA gummy bears that literally take 10 minutes to whip up – we've rounded up the best BCAA recipes to follow when you're looking to muscle up in the least boring way possible.
BCAAs, or branched-chain amino acids, play an important role in protein metabolism, exercise recovery, glucose homeostasis and insulin action, and make up more than a third of muscle protein. They're essential amino acids, which means they can’t be made by the human body (so they have to be consumed through the diet or from dietary supplements). Read more on the benefits of BCAA supplementation here.
1. BCAA Slushies
2. BCAA Mojito Mocktail
3. BCAA Paper Cup Ice Lollies
All you’ll need are a few humble paper cups and sticks to make your very own good-for-you frozen treats.
4. DIY BCAA Gummies
5. Quick Homemade BCAA Jam
6. BCAA Ice
7. BCAA Jelly Shots
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Jennifer Blow is our UKVRN Registered Associate Nutritionist – the UK’s register of competent and qualified nutrition professionals. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.
Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.
Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.
