Meal replacement or protein shakes

[wonderland 0]

Just curious about this one...I see some bariatric sites peddling for both kinds.

Wouldn't a high Protein Meal Replacement with low sugar and carbs be better because of the Vitamins and minerals it has?

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[RickM 1,747]

I think that it depends upon what your particular needs are. Most things marketed as Meal Replacements trade higher Protein levels for broader, more complete nutrition, which isn't a bad thing - if the product makes sense in your daily diet, allowing you to make your Protein goals. I had little problem with protein even early out (doc was adding veg to my diet at day 10 since my protein intake was good, 90+ g per day.) I usually used a blend of Instant Breakfast and Protein powder with milk which worked well for me. Others struggle to get in enough protein, so they need to concentrate on the higher protein density products, at least until such time as the protein intake problem is solved.

If my protein was running low for the day, then I may have used the straight Protein Drink, or doubled up on the blended drink and had two of them that day. Some people continue using the Protein shakes long term as a convenient Breakfast or snack - they would be a good candidate for using of a Meal Replacement as many skimp on their nutrition while continuing nutritionally limited diets.

[wonderland 0]

I don't mind using Protein shakes as a snack. I like the idealshake meal replacement with its 11 grams of Protein, and I will add pb fit to increase protein with skim milk when I want a quick meal

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