That's Fit

When you're on the go, it's sometimes difficult to find a healthy snack. That's why fitness-conscious people like you and I have grown to become quite resourceful, using Macgyver-like techniques to make something healthy and tasty out of what we have readily available. But, I'll be the first to admit that this endeavor is not always easy, nor are the solutions always palatable.

This is why premixed protein drinks can oftentimes be convenient fixes. They're usually low in sugar and fat, and serve up a healthy dose of protein; a great mix for the time-crunched fitness fanatic. However, with the summer heat already climbing to record-breaking temperatures, thick, milky protein drinks are -- as Ron Burgandy (aka Will Farrell) says after downing a carton of milk on a sweltering day in the movie Anchorman) -- "... a bad choice."

Enter the much more summer-friendly, fruit-flavored Designer Whey Protein Blitz.

Packed with 30 grams of protein and 7,800mg of muscle-building BCAAs (Branch Chain Amino Acids) per 20oz bottle, this fruity drink lacks nothing in the nutrition department. As for the taste, I've now tried all three flavors (WTF ... Orange Mango; Can you take this ... Punch; and Grip it good ... Grape) and was pleasantly surprised to find that they all tasted quite good, unlike some of the few other fruit-flavored protein drinks on the market. As an added bonus, you can enroll yourself (for free) in a customized weight-loss and/or muscle-building diet program as part of their health and fitness initiative by visiting the website found on the back of each bottle (www.designerwhey.com/diet.htm). There, you'll also find a list of other Designer Whey products, such as Protein2Go Packs and Lite & Lean Protein Water -- a protein-infused (5g per serving) flavored water that also contains healthy antioxidants.All in all, these new fruit-flavored Designer Whey protein products are a convenient way to beat the summer heat without sacrificing nutritional value or taste. Try downing a chalky container of a different brand's chocolate or vanilla-flavored protein on a 90-degree day and you'll see what I'm talking about.