STEVE REEVES REVEALS HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HERCULES PROTEIN SHAKE AT HOME!!

In this video I share a video interview from Steve Reeves as to how to recreate Steve Reeve's breakfast protein shake, plus I do a demonstration in my kitchen. Enjoy!
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[@MegaAndreyy]

Man, when it comes to old school, (real old school), your channel is beyond anything I've seen on youtube.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Of course, I'm the Golden Era Bookworm

[@jeanbaumgartner4052]

WOW REALLY Good For You !

[@doddsalfa]

Real golden era is before Steve Reeves

[@tomharrington7985]

@@GoldenEraBookworm is drinking raw eggs in your smoothie everyday safe??

[@theironforce3000]

Interesting he added wheat germ in the shake. I add that to my breakfast oatmeal every morning. With that macro profile, both shakes can almost pass as a meal replacement shake. Something to consider for those below stating that it has 'too many carbs'. Steve may have had this sometime in the day, then off to training/filming movie shoots for hours then back home to a solid whole meal.

[@stackedhippiechick]

I love old school labs products. You can also use some bee pollen, kelp, Wheat germ, brewers yeast, lecithin, as these were many of the additional supplements that the golden era bodybuilders used.

[@paulnicolosi4792]

My cousin was very good friends with Steve, when he was living in Valley Center, north county San Diego ca. He had nothing but good things to say about him....

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Awesome, I'm sure he must have some good stories

[@jeanbaumgartner4052]

Thanks For Sharing These Infos With Us!

[@ChernobieffPiano]

Also Steve Reeve's mother was a nutrition expert.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Correct

[@SwordGrayskull]

People will call me crazy, but I really think the reason Steve Reeves was able to build muscle so easily was because he used orange juice as a base for his protein shake. The orange juice has the vitamins and enzymes necessary to drive the chemical reactions that build muscle. So many before and after Reeves have instead used milk, and they never reached Reeves' heights. You can ingest all the protein in the world, but if you're if your not getting the other necessary nutrients, you're not going to reach your full potential. I know people will disregard what I'm saying and blame it on Reeves' genetics, but I maintain that it's important to look at what was unique about Reeves' daily nutrition.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

There maybe some truth here...I'm experimenting next in this shake

[@600capone2]

Can you explain more in this theory of yours it looks interesting even if not true I would like to know what you mean.

[@powrlftr1974]

I feel that the whole fruit should be blended to receive all of the benefits it has to offer instead of just using it's juice and not the pulp along with it. That is the only thing that I would change in order to get the full benefits of the fiber, vitamins, minerals and enzymes.

[@paddycreedon8839]

Just like the chocolate milk theory for post workout. The sugar mainlines the protein

[@ChernobieffPiano]

I've been playing with the Steve Reeve shakes for a while. The Gelatin is the most important ingredient for bone and joint and heart health. Also, i substitute the orange for apple juice and add wheatgrass powder. Another neat addition is a couple slices of ginger with the orange or my apple juice version.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Nice variation

[@Keranu]

I can imagine the ginger really giving it great flavor. Also may provide a little extra energy before a workout.

[@GreaterGoals]

The orange was increasing blood sugar too much, i think, but apple does that too. Apple is better for constipation and antioxidants

[@jeanbaumgartner4052]

Thanks For Sharing These Infos!

[@macadonis9242]

What do u recommend buying for the gelatin. And this helps with joints and ligaments connective tissue? How much do you use and do u feel it?

[@Wayf4rer]

Every time I see that picture of Steve I'm hardcore mirin' Update: I made this shake this morning exactly as described and it's pretty good, but it would be better with fresh squeezed orange juice (don't use pulp).

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Lol

[@phoenixrisin2269]

Orange juice or any fruit juice will kill you

[@SherSingh-le6iu]

Hi I watch your channel regularly and you give great advice. I'm a huge fan of Steve Reeves and I'm aware of his Breakfast Shake. My question is this, I know he used to put raw eggs into his Shake and in his book he recommends using pasteurised eggs. But I have also read that raw eggs have no effect on the body? As they went in is how they are coming out. Eggs should be slightly cooked for any body absorption. I have the Shake but cook and eat the eggs. Can we have them raw or not???

[@jackcincotta1135]

Great video overall. But you're missing the protein that comes from bee pollen, oats, and wheat germ, which are actually all pretty significant sources. The actual protein content might actually be upwards of 45 to 50 grams if you include those protein sources.And I believe it's actually about 160 grams of carbs. I put all of this into cronometer.

[@virenmalikuk0895]

Just look at the beauty of old recipe it's so balanced.

[@utopianseeker5493]

Why is Burt Reynolds on the label of Old School supplements?

[@kbderek610]

Fuck that made me laugh

[@r.e.4640]

As nice as this drink sounds, it has too much carbs that WILL SPIKE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR AND INSULIN LEVELS, and lead to INSULIN RESISTANCE OVER TIME.

[@Vince_G_Fan]

What exactly is the Collagen for? Great channel by the way 👍 ❤ the oldschool stuff. Best wishes from 🇩🇪

[@isaacwhite9255]

This shake is fantastic in the morning especially during the summer. It is light and refreshing and filling without hurting the stomach and it also provides so much energy you don't need coffee in the morning.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

It's delicious

[@charlescossel7948]

Ya, sure. You betcha! Didn't do him much good dieing at the early age of 74 from respiratory failure after a handful of days of being diagnosed with Lymphoma!!!

[@eduardobrito7366]

I'd like to know how can I make the suplement powder at home?! I love your videos, respect from Brazil.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Looks like the old Orange Julius that was popular back in the day only higher protein.

[@theironforce3000]

haha classic

[@pscully1969]

Damn, I loved those things. 😃

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Orange Julius?

[@theironforce3000]

@@GoldenEraBookworm haha, guess those outside the US don't know of this name. Orange Julius was one of the first smoothie shops/parlors around the 70s 'till mid 90s or so. Popular chain found inside most large shopping malls in the food court areas. They were everywhere in the past decades. I haven't seen one in YEARS. Could be defunct or only a few scattered around the nation now. Their traditional style of smoothies that resembled an 'orange-creamsicle' type were iconic.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

@@theironforce3000 drooling now!

[@zecknobre7887]

Nice video. Greetings from Brazil !!

[@Steve-hh9gs4yo2i]

Phoney photo. Reeves arms and delts NEVER looked like that. No symmetry.

[@Keranu]

Oh how interesting that you described what exactly is in Steve's "High Protein Powder;" it's been a mystery to me. I didn't even know it was a powder, I guessed that he simply strained the whey from milk. Karl do you have any information on how exactly Steve produced the powder? It was really ahead of it's time, he should have been selling it! That would make for great KZbin content if you ever wanted to do a video on High Protein Powder.

[@MrTBoneMalone]

Oh, I like this! I'm always eager to learn diet ideas, especially from guys like this!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

You're welcome

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

We all want to look like Reeves or come close but never happen(.inborn Genetics! )even Reeves closest relative can't

[@TheDeadNightTiger]

"I eat Green Berets for breakfast" Arnold Schwarzenegger.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Lol

[@maxwilson3530]

*john matrix

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

I tried Reeves routines, and I still don't look like him!!!!!!

[@bravobravoh1344]

He had an incredibly small waist, much different to look at compared to today's bloated ab look

[@paulredman8509]

Do you ever worry about salmonella from raw eggs?

[@CJforToday]

He had that deep voice, was tall, handsome and was as wide as a house. Women must have been falling at his feet.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

They were even at his old age

[@jacoblocklear6809]

@Peggy the cursed doll Is this true???

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

He never built up his traps because traps and thick neck would make shoulders look more narrow.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

What is Knox gelatin? I live in the US and don't see it here. Is it infused with protein ?

[@Reece-nh2vy]

Knox gelatin is sold at Walmart, in the jello isle. Derived from cow(Bovine)hoofs, bones (much nutrition). Helps joints, hair, nails. Country of origin for Knox brand is Brazil, according to Knox box info. Animals eat or chew on bones for nutritional value. "Google for info."

[@lmarchesin8477]

My favorite channel on YB. I'm using the tips and getting NICE results. Thank you for soo much. There is nothing like your channel in portuguese language

[@GLORYNEVADASMITH]

I respond very well to Lactose-Free Milk .

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

So do I

[@richardbranson8658]

All that healthy living.. Yet he died young

[@GreaterGoals]

Orange juice more than 1 and half oranges will make me tired from the insulin response to the fast high blood sugar

[@darrylfray9079]

Protein or fiber counter acts the insulin rush.

[@valdviking292]

The oj is throwing me. Everything else sounds like it would be damn good

[@wch54]

Vitamin C

[@valdviking292]

@The BATMAN Says Best compliment Batman

[@Righteous.Indignation0527]

Knowing nutrition the orange juice is to open the cell so the cell can absorb all the nutrients. Think of it as a insulin spike but with natural fruit sugar not fake sugar you get in those weight gainers

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Try it with orange juice, you'd be surprised

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

@@Righteous.Indignation0527 boom!!

[@LJTofficial]

Where have I heard this intro music before??? Is it on a video game??? PLEASE HELP

[@LJTofficial]

HELL LET LOOSE

[@carlosmorris4510]

Honey 🍯 is supposed to be very good for you though; it's not used just as a sweetener. It provides extra calories for mass-building too - a great addition to a regular protein shake, even. I've done this before... Raw eggs though; do people still eat them these days (are they safe to eat raw 🥚)?

[@pscully1969]

I've never had a problem mixing raw eggs into a shake. Try to get free range organic if you can.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Carlos....mate this is the number one channel regarding raw egg consumption!!

[@carlosmorris4510]

@@GoldenEraBookworm Alright, cool!... 👍 I'll have to start cracking them on the top edge of my fridge and then dropping them directly into my shaker - Rocky Balboa style (lol)!

[@dmg12345678]

Salmonella is usually on the shell of the egg, and once cracked can contaminate the egg inside. Wash the eggs in warm soapy water and place in any container other than the carton they came in. Or you could microwave the eggs for 15 seconds to kill any bacteria.

[@darrylfray9079]

I trust pastured eggs from Vital farms. Healthy chickens make healthy eggs. You can find them at Ralph's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Mother's and Stater Brothers.

[@mr.everything1969]

Great channel brother love the content keep it up 💪🏽

[@holmeboy1139]

Shake looks good, nutrition really seems to be the secret.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

It's part the package

[@gopherstate777]

I will give you one more guess and it rimes with Steroids.

[@TheGilbalfas]

I love this shake. Totally delicious and great meal before any demanding activity. What the hell is collagen?

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Collagen has a better amino profile than gelatine

[@jawbaw6471]

I recently ordered collagen powder from Amazon.

[@terrorent]

I used to have similar protein shake ingredients as his and had them multiple times a day allot of times. As years went by I got really lazy and did not want to wash the blender out anymore. Now I just add all the ingredients in a big bowl and stir it up. Much easier to clean a bowl. I am not actually hungry for about 7 hours.

[@MsChicoro]

This was great! Thank you!

[@Mr.Z503]

Try the classic but I add orange sweetener to make more sweet

[@patrickclark1000]

With the Knox Gelatin, is he actually making the gelatin and adding that? Or just adding the Knox powder?

[@Joakim86]

How does this amount of sugar affect health long term? I don’t wanna end up with diabetes , but I would like to start with this drink if it’s healthy . I mean what’s the difference between this and to eat candy ?

[@bambostarla6259]

Can you use a plant bases jello? For the vegeterian lads and lasses.

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

use AGAR AGAR powder

[@powrlftr1974]

And you can still get good old Knox gelatin about everywhere.

[@dmg12345678]

Store brand right next to it is 15-20% cheaper usually.

[@kentborges5114]

THANKS SO MUCH....REEVES AND ZANE ARE MY FAVES.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

They were awesome in their prime

[@leepretorius4869]

This all seems readily available, but I know nothing about gelatin . As an aside I watched a video recently which said orange juice and gelatin work together for joints

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Cool, didn't know that

[@leepretorius4869]

@@GoldenEraBookworm it was actually on a cycling video where they were suggesting orange juice and gelatin. No mention of bodybuilding. Do you know where to get gelatin? I’m no expert on it, but is he drinking it for joints?

[@leepretorius4869]

@Troy Stiffler by jello do you mean powdered flavored jelly? We can get that easily and cheaply, do you think the added sugar is problematic though?

[@andredesousa96]

@Troy Stiffler I believe jelly used to be made from cows bones, something that would be extracted of it or something. Nowadays gellatin that we make mixing the powder with water is all "syntethic". What I mean is, if old school gellatin powder would help with aching joints, than maybe it had something to do with the fact that it was made out of cows bone? What are your thoughts on this.

[@leepretorius4869]

@@andredesousa96 the gelatine I have is called BOVINE

[@fernandomaron87]

I wonder if he took whey protein during his prime at late 40's, since it seems powder protein was invented in the 50's according to google

[@DanRKong]

👍

[@tarikmounih3559]

His wings n V shape are better than Frank Zane tbh exept Frank was much great at isolating muscles like so shred bicep n stuff etc...

[@jsavak99]

The carbs are derived from Oat Meal?? Oat meal doesnt mix well

[@John-nb6ep]

Are raw egg whites safe to eat? Don't they leach biotin? Isn't it better just to use the egg yolks?

[@anthonym3351]

Steve done a later interview where he didn't recommend the raw eggs

[@John-nb6ep]

@@anthonym3351What did he say? It's been a pretty iconic meal for centuries. Even my grandfather ate it sometimes as a kid unrelated to body building or anything.

[@niteriderband4713]

A lot of sugar. I would do this only as a pre workout drink.

[@jomon723]

Would cut out the juice, little milk and water

[@adamhammoud1496]

Hi mate, fan of your channel and even picked up 2 books from Reeve's of your website. As a scientist yourself I just have a question regarding the raw eggs as im on the fence about that, is theyre any link between that and salmonella? Increase in likelihood for example or its myth? Thank you

[@westoncroye643]

Well if they are pasteurized the chance of getting a food born illness are lowered. But if you are really scared of it just soft boil your eggs for about 4:30 so the yolk stays intact so you can benefit from the egg yolk and the bioavailability of the cooked egg whites.

[@barnetthejosh]

Reeves made good money and retired happy

[@rocco74superhuman45]

I doing the same ever morning . + oats 2 small cups .and crush inside 2 liver tablets .. Great breakfast

[@Ssssshhhh]

He is holding mic like a dumbbell.

[@stankormy5717]

They should have this shake at Starbucks!

[@arissp4950]

what about salmonela from the raw eggs?

[@duke6j]

I read that his Mother taught him how to eat healthy foods!!

[@per6644]

Where do you suggest I start to learn about Steve Reeves, especially his training between 1944 and 1947. None of the writings I have seen this far have been detailed enough...Thanks!

[@andrew213rn]

Why not read his book

[@warrenhoffman653]

Tastes like an Orange Julius.

[@savage3114]

I bet he got tons of tail in his day.

[@MIKESPORTLINE]

Old recipe sounds better to me

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Correct

[@poetgb]

Wow, this is the secret formula for bodybuilding nutrition. This is an excellent balance of protein and fat and carbs, and also elements of energy foods. I like the way you present this information in a simple easy to understand video. It does look delicious. Steve Reeves must be considered the greatest bodybuilder.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

It is delicious....best protein shake I ever had

[@poetgb]

@@GoldenEraBookworm That's great, I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

@@poetgb going to be making more of these videos, they are super fun

[@poetgb]

@@GoldenEraBookworm They look like fun videos and I am looking forward to these videos. I am learning a lot about training and nutrition watching and listening to you.

[@paporomanroman5304]

post workout shake.great recovery

[@tarikmounih3559]

Very natty n aesthetic dis man

[@deusvlad2.083]

The thing is you don't need high carbs or high protein to get a body like that, in a day your body weight in protein is even enough to spike protein synthesis, medium fat and low carb is what I prefer unless carbs after exercise if your cutting for lean muscle mass just stick to high protein from fish and eggs don't even need oats and wheat some people are allergic to, I've found milk and wheat basically any dairy product causes acne. Whoever doesn't get acne are so lucky from doing dairy, and also lactose intolerant people is a no no lol Oh I also don't like Bananas they spike my blood sugar

[@thebuffbeatnik8848]

I drink it every day! Sometimes in the morning, sometimes right after a workout. The sugar and carbs give me a great pump 😎👍

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Awesome

[@drumsanddrumming]

My stomach can`t take that much orange juice but apart from that is saounds good

[@dmg12345678]

8-10 ounces is enough, add few ounces of water to thin it more if desired.

[@jamesgarry112]

Doesn't really make sense

[@neowave777]

why did you use collagen instead of gelatin ?

[@akhi5749]

It’s the same thing

[@tarikmounih3559]

He was awsm

[@raymondhoguelll2044]

Amazing info

[@knightveg]

There was old protein shake recipe what I found, I can't remember the list or where I got recipe from Something like 500ml of milk, Think it was two to three table spoon of dried milk powder Again I think it was 3 tablespoons of dried egg powder Most of the other ingredients I can't remember but I think ice cream was also used as extra calories

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Yumm

[@r.e.4640]

Fortunately, we have ADVANCED from this kind of supplementation.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Fortunately I am here to remind people that nutrition is simpler than others would make it

[@TheGilbalfas]

@@GoldenEraBookworm and maybe superior

[@TheGilbalfas]

Steve said the diet does it

[@powrlftr1974]

@@GoldenEraBookworm And the vast majority of us that view your work are very thankful for that!

[@lulapt2030]

Too much carbs

[@dmg12345678]

Use less OJ like 8 ounces and 4-5 ounces of water.

[@highaltitude787]

Carbs are not evil. These are good complex carbs

[@MiggsMultiple]

His diet sounds like nonsense to be honest.... That shake, a handful of blueberries and nuts for lunch and piece of fish with veggies at dinner did not build such a physique, which is what the book more or less says he ate.

[@garethjudd5840]

It's was surprising that he died from a heart attack at such a young age especially after following such a lifestyle all his life.

[@phoenixrisin2269]

Well fructose causes arteriosclerosis and diabetes as well as heart disease. This drink is loaded with fructose and carbs. Absolutely insane!

[@highaltitude787]

@@phoenixrisin2269 dumbest answer I’ve read! People aren’t supposed to live on earth forever so no matter what you eat your heart has to stop in order to die no matter the disease. It’s not like he was 40. Many things can put strain on your heart not only nutrition. Damn keto people!🤦🏻‍♂️

[@phoenixrisin2269]

@@highaltitude787 It’s only stupid for idiots that haven’t been a personal trainer and studied nutrition for 43 years like I have. What do you think gives you all the diseases you die from genius?🤡🙈

[@highaltitude787]

@@phoenixrisin2269 😂😂 sure. If you were truly knowledgeable about nutrition then you would know your statement about carbs is false. I have a non alcoholic liver disease and only began healing when I eliminated fats (healthy and unhealthy) eliminated unnatural sugars but kept complex carbs and lean protein. I consume complex carbs and my blood results always come back excellent. You would also understand not all carbs are the same. Also candy bars, cookies etc are not carbs they are junk filled with processed sugars and unhealthy fats. Stop pushing your shitty keto agenda, fool!!

[@phoenixrisin2269]

@@highaltitude787 Fats never gave anyone fatty liver. Carbs do that because of insulin resistance created by your stupid diet. Educate yourself. Your causing your own disease because of your stupidity!🤡Vegetable oils, high fructose corn syrup and fructose along with processed carbs will give you fatty liver and liver disease. I’m 61 and my liver is fine and I have the arteries of a healthy teenager. I also know what supplements to take to cure fatty liver. Find out yourself since your so smart😂