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Meal Replacements

Meal Replacements are protein based products designed to replace meals or fill in dietary holes.

These products are more than a standard whey protein because of the added carbohydrate, fat, and vitamin/mineral content. Meal Replacements are designed to add more calories to your day, or to control your calorie intake.

To replace a meal you want to find a meal replacement that has a solid amount of calories; between 300 and 400 calories. Products in that range will give you the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat while providing you with the calories needed to keep energy levels elevated. These should mainly be used to replace breakfast or lunch, and only used to replace dinner on rare occasions.

There is a better way in which meal replacements should be used.

Using a meal replacement shake as a snack is a great way to add quality calories and protein to your diet without over-blowing your total calorie intake. These products tend to be in the range of 200-250 calories. These provide an easy to make snack that can be taken everywhere. A meal replacement product takes away the excuses for not filling your day with healthy foods.

Meal replacements are available in a variety of protein sources: whey, casein blends, and soy are all popular. Finding a product that fits your body’s needs and your taste buds’ preference is important so you will use it often.

Meal replacements can be used for weight loss or weight gain goals. The most important part is using it consistently so the body gets accustomed to the protein and calorie intake. This will help to make your body get used to the slightly higher food intake; thus increasing your metabolism to compensate. This works so well thanks to the great nutrients the meal replacement provides -- this does not work the same for eating extra burgers and fries!