Benefits of meal replacement shakes

Meal replacement shakes replace a complete meal; this differentiates them from protein shakes. They exist in different forms some are prepared in cans or bottles, while other types are in powder form which can be mixed with either water or milk. Many of the meal shakes are loaded with 200 to 400 calories and a significant amount of protein, fibre, and essential vitamins and minerals. You get maximum nutrition in minimal calories.

As a result of this, meal replacement shakes are considered to be a convenient way to obtain a healthy, low-calorie meal. It is important to note that there can be differences in the ingredients and nutrient which they are made up in addition to this, the ratios of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are different.

What are the benefits of meal replacement shakes?

They are critical in avoiding unhealthy meals

Meal replacement shakes are known for their portability and convenience; this makes them helpful in resisting the temptation to crave for unhealthy processed foods. The fact remains that the biggest obstacle to losing weight is the time spent in preparing healthy meals.

At the moment when you are stressed, or there is not enough time, getting processed food becomes the next available option. However, these processed foods are dangerous as they affect your weight loss efforts. Majority of them are loaded with sugar, refined carbohydrates, and artificial ingredients, with the lack of useful nutrients.

They provide nutrients that traditional diets may not have

The primary aim of designing meal replacement shakes is providing all the nutrients that should be consumed in a complete meal.

When you lower calories, getting all the nutrients you need in your diet may be a difficult task. Shakes are often enriched with nutrients that could serve as an alternative to your nutritional options while you are on lower calories. 

Many commercial shakes are a good source of nutrients which include and not limited to calcium, potassium, iron and vitamin D, many of which people do not get in their diet.

They can help you lose weight faster

One of the crucial steps in losing weight is cutting back on calorie. However, it is difficult to follow a diet with a low-calorie intake, especially if you are hungry. This is where meal replacement shakes become helpful as it helps you to feel full at the same time consuming fewer calories.

A lot of researches are of the opinion that substituting one or two meals per day with a healthy meal replacement shake may trigger weight loss. Individuals who consume meal replacement also had lower fasting blood sugar and LDL cholesterol level.

Convenience

As mentioned above, one of the advantages of shakes over a full meal is its convenience. It is very easy to take, quick to drink and simple to prepare. Most of the time, preparation is not involved. Because shakes supply many nutrients that will help keep you full, they are more preferable compared to skipping meals in the event that you are traveling or in a hurry.

Final note

There are many different brands of meal replacement shakes on the market today, but sadly, they do not all have the same nutritional content, nor are they of the same quality. The above picture is an example of what I nourish my body with daily since I started replacing my breakfast with meal replacement shakes 15 months ago. Dairy free option is also available.

If you are looking for a convenient solution to nourish your body with a quality nutrition and would like to learn about my healthy breakfast, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to message me.