Meal Replacement Drinks
Meal Replacement Drinks
The idea behind meal replacement drinks has been around for a long time. Why? Because it works. In order to achieve weight loss, you must reduce your caloric intake. If you normally consume X amount of calories a particular meal, replacing that meal with a drink totaling less than X calories will result in weight loss.
They are many forms of meal replacement drinks on the market today. Slim-Fast canned shakes maybe be the most wide known. There is also Carnation Instant Breakfast. Plus you have the Atkins Nutritionals drink. The newcomer to weight loss drinks is the whey protein shake. This is the new meal replacement that is producing dramatic results.
The only requirements for meal replacement drinks are that they must provide the nutritional equivalent of the meal being replaced. It also must suppress your appetite as if you eaten normally.
Most meal replacement drinks adequately supply your body with the needed nutrients. They often have low amounts of fats and carbohydrates, but you’ll get plenty of these from your regular meals. The drinks tend to contain protein and fiber. Fiber by definition means your body doesn’t absorb it. The dense cell wall of plant material like celery is not digestible, and it categorized as fiber. Protein is absorbed, and it is required by your body. However, your body doesn’t store protein like it stores fats or carbohydrates. Instead, unused protein in the bloodstream is passed from the body. This makes protein the logical, major component of any weight loss shake. Your body also requires several vitamins and minerals. Adding a multivitamin will supply any nutrients missing from your shake or regular meals.
Most meal replacement drinks do no satisfy the appetite. They do not fulfill the second requirement. I personally have used both Carnation Instant Breakfast and Slim-Fast. I found I was hungry about one hour after drinking the shake. The reduction in calories from your regular meal often leaves you craving food.
Whey shakes are better for a few reasons. One, the whey shake contains a very high level of protein. It can often be 20 grams or more. This is likely more than you body can absorb at a single time. Ingesting that much protein will make you feel full.
Two, the University of Surrey in England studied whey protein and appetite suppressing hormones such as cholecystokinin.1. The study found that whey produces feelings of satisfaction. The reduced appetite caused reduce caloric intake and weight loss.
Three, whey protein studies have shown the ability to regulate blood sugar levels. This leads to more even of blood sugar throughout the day, decreasing food cravings and reducing the storage of fat.
Whey meal replacement drinks are more satisfying than other drinks. You will be less hungry, and likely to consume fewer calories during normal meals as a result.
Whey shakes also provide some other benefits. High levels of protein prevent your body from cannibalizing muscle tissue that normally occurs when you diet. You keep the muscle and lose fat. You stop feeling hungry and avoid placing your body into starvation mode where it conserves calories. Whey protein helps remove fat deposits from the waist or hips.
By: Daniel K. Smith
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The whey protein meal replacement drinks is the best choice for dieters. It has several benefits other drinks do not.
Thank you, Dan Smith
You can find more information on the whey shake at Eat Your Whey to Thin.
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Whey Shake
Whey Shake
Fitness trainers and contestants are using the whey shake on the NBC TV show, "The Biggest Loser".
"The show trainers and doctors have been incorporating Whey Protein into the lives of our contestants for the last few seasons," says Mark Koops, Creator and Executive Producer of The Biggest Loser.
"Contestants of The Biggest Loser season seven will use the cross-branded Designer Whey and The Biggest Loser Protein in their quest for better health on the show, and after"
A whey shake is a meal replacement drink. You replace either breakfast or lunch with a whey shake and then eat a healthy dinner. The basic idea is that you will consume fewer calories with the shake than you would at the normal meal. This will lead to weight loss.
I consume a whey shake for breakfast. I replaced cold cereal for breakfast with the shake. I use either the vanilla or chocolate whey powder. There are many flavors available, but I prefer these two. I mix the powder into skim milk. It is possible to use either soy milk or water as well. I think milk makes a better shake (or maybe I’m subconsciously stuck on the word shake).
Some people like to mix fruit, yogurt or ice into their whey shake. I almost never have fruit in the house, and I dislike yogurt and ice. You could add these items if you prefer. For me, it’s just whey powder and milk.
I have lost nearly five pounds in two weeks. I’m have not altered my diet or exercise, except to use the meal replacement drink. I feel full after drinking the shake and I find that my appetite is under control. I am very pleased with my progress.
By: Daniel K. Smith
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Do you need to lose weight? You should try the whey shake diet.
Thank you, Dan Smith
You can find more information on the whey shake at Eat Your Whey to Thin.
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