Meal replacement drinks provide high protein, low fat, and some carbohydrates. They come in light or regular versions, with whey or egg powders, and in ready-to-drink or powder form. Taste and nutritional value should be considered, and they are not a substitute for healthy eating.
Meal Replacement Drinks (MRPs) are suitable for occasional meal replacements as they provide high levels of protein, some carbohydrates, and generally minimal levels of fat. There are many of these on the market, and they can generally be divided into “light” versions which are meant to be low in calories and could support the diet, and regular versions which have higher calorie content and often nutrition levels. Taller; MRPs are generally considered different than diet shakes like Slim-Fast, which typically contain much more sugar. In addition to choosing between the diet or standard versions, people considering meal replacement drinks must weigh other factors, such as the total nutritional value, cost, types of preparation, and palatability of each drink.
The vast majority of meal replacement drinks use whey or egg powders to pack protein into the drink, which is often ideal for people who want to add extra protein to their diets. A simple comparison of different brands is helpful in determining protein content, and this can be done at any store that sells them, or people can look up comparisons online to decide which drinks seem the best. Other useful factors for comparison include the level of fat, the presence of vitamins and nutrients, the amount of additives such as sugar, and the calorie count. Weight loss MRPs contain around 200 calories, while non-weight loss ones will have more.
There are two main types of meal replacement drink preparation and they are closely related to cost. The ready-to-drink forms come in cans or bottles and are certainly convenient. Other drinks come in powder form that is mixed with water or other liquids before consumption. They are usually less expensive because the person pays for fewer containers, but when choosing beverages, people may prefer to pay more for the ease of ready-to-drink types.
Clearly, one consideration that is important to anyone is the taste of meal replacement drinks. Since many are low in sugar, people may find that they enjoy one type, brand, or flavor over others. The only successful way to determine this is to do a taste test of brands that a person has identified as nutritionally best. Instead of buying MRP in bulk at first, it is wise to get samples or the smallest amount available and try them to decide which ones taste the best.
In most cases, meal replacement drinks alone are not a good diet or substitute for eating healthy foods. They are considered occasional replacements for individual meals. The low caloric content of even regular MRPs makes it tempting to think of using them as the only food people eat, but this can be detrimental to health. When choosing meal replacement beverages, people can help themselves by making sensible choices about limiting consumption and relying primarily on a diet that contains plenty of nutritious grains, fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats.
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