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Why are proteins important?
Alika Nutrition does not supply a nutritional supplement, but healthy essential nutrients to maintain or improve the functional capacity of our body and especially our muscle mass where necessary. For example, to prevent age-related muscle deterioration (sarcopenia), an optimal daily protein intake is recommended.
Why add a protein-rich baking mix, a protein shake or protein powder?
The advantages of a shake are clear: easy to take with you, ready-to-use and no hassle about what to eat. A baking mix requires water and heat to prepare the product (it only takes a few minutes), but the big advantage is that you can supplement this mix with fruit or vegetables for breakfast, lunch or dinner and use it to make both sweet and savory pancakes, waffles. , donuts, bubble waffles,... can prepare. With our products you can put together a nutritious and varied meal to personal taste.
Alika Nutrition's protein-rich products are free of artificial sweeteners and colorings, have a high quantitative and qualitative protein content and are low in saturated fatty acids! All essential amino acids are present in more than sufficient quantities without excess so that the absorption of all these building blocks by our body cells can take place optimally without mutual competition where an excess of one amino acid could inhibit the absorption of the other.
In addition, there is ongoing research in the scientific literature into the relationship between chewing and cognition (mind), in which a causal relationship is assumed. Food consistency appears to be important to support healthier aging.
Are your products gluten-free?
All our protein shakes are gluten-free. The baking mix and Protein Plus are currently not gluten-free.
Usage
What temperature should the water be for the protein shake?
The solubility of proteins in water, for example, depends on various matters such as the type of protein, the hardness or the temperature of the water.
Dissolving the protein mix will be faster with room temperature water and slightly slower with water from the refrigerator or tap.
After combining the shake and water, shake vigorously for a good result.
How to make a protein shake?
You can make the shake in a regular shaker but also in a blender. In a blender you can also add fruit such as a banana, strawberries or raspberries.
You get the best results by first putting water in a cup and adding the protein mix to it. An average ratio is 100ml of water combined with 30gr of protein mix. You can also use extra water to achieve a more diluted result. E.g. 150ml combined with 30gr of mix.
If you have trouble mixing the mix and water manually, you can always use a blender ball. This makes it even easier to dissolve the mix in the water. However, the blender ball should only be used when shaking manually and not in an electric blender or mixer.
What is the time interval between which it is best to take a protein meal after a workout?
For beginners, the greatest effect is within 2h post-training. For well-trained people (>6months), there is little difference in terms of muscle mass and strength between intake within 2h post-training and spread over 3-4 meals a day.
What is the recommended frequency and amount of protein intake?
It is important to realise that the daily intake of protein is not so much a % of calorie intake as an absolute number. It depends on personal situation and activity. For example, for an active adult with normal kidney function, based on literature data, this is between 1.5 to 2g per kg body weight per day.
How to use our High Protein baking mix?
With our High Protein baking mix, you add the amount of water to make either waffles, American pancakes or regular pancakes. The quantity is shown on the packaging and you can also adjust it to your own liking. For example, adding a little more water if you want a finer pancake. Mix the baking mix and the water together (manually or with a mixer, this gives an even better result). You are now ready to bake.
General
Where do you ship to?
We currently only ship in Belgium.
What is the shipping period
After your order you will receive a confirmation and as soon as your package has been shipped you will receive a Track & Trace. Normally you will receive your order within a few days.
What payment options are available in the webshop?
You can currently use Bancontact, VISA or Mastercard, American Expres, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Shop Pay.
How much are the delivery costs?
We ship your package for free from an order of €50. There is a shipping cost for orders under €50. You can find this in the ordering process. We also deliver free of charge to the following zip codes (9830, 9831, 9840, 9031 and 9051).