Meal Replacements

Meal Replacements For Workouts

Meal replacements are not only convenient and time-saving, but they are also great to enhance one’s nutritional profile and maybe help top up some of the nutrients you may not be getting enough of. Indeed, meal replacements, unlike protein powders/shakes are intended to provide all of the nutrition of a complete meal. As such, beyond protein, meal replacements also provide fibre, carbs, and healthy fats, in a range of different proportions. Depending on the formula you choose, a meal replacement may also provide superfoods, greens, prebiotics and probiotics, enzymes, medicinal plants, herbal extracts, and more.

To be classified as a meal replacement, a formula must provide more than 225 calories and 15-40% of the total calories must come from protein. The formulas must also come in “ready-to-eat” form (powders, shakes, bars, or other) and must provide a minimum of vitamins and minerals. Finally, they should contain no more than 25 grams of carbohydrates with at least 3-5 grams of fibre per serving.

Benefits of Meal Replacements

• Convenient & Practical On-the-go Nutrition
• Helps Complete Nutritional Profile
• Low Calorie, Complete Nutrition
• Supports Weight Loss Efforts

Why Choose A Meal Replacement?

Keeping a quality meal replacement formula on hand is a good idea for everyone, so complete and healthy on-the-go nutrition is always available, especially on those busy days where you have no time to make a complete and healthy meal from scratch. They are also ideal for those trying to lose weight since they supply you with all of the macronutrients your body needs, and provide a substantial dose of protein to maintain satiety and stable blood sugar, two factors that help control appetite. In addition, the high fibre content helps keep you feeling fuller longer, as well as improves digestion, prevents gas, bloating, and constipation, and promotes regularity. Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts can also benefit from a quality meal replacement to ensure their bodies receive a healthy dose of protein and other key nutrients precisely when they need it. Finally, depending on the formula chosen, they can also be used to aid detoxification, gut health, stimulate muscle growth, and for antioxidant or anti-inflammatory support.

Meal Replacement Supplements

Meal replacements are typically offered in powdered form, ready-to-drink pre-blended shakes, and bars. These formulas vary greatly. Look for blends from reputable brands that don't have too much sugar, artificial colours, and flavours or additives added in. Ideally, look for a formula that is organic and NON-GMO, that supplies at least 20g of quality protein per serving, along with at least 6-7g of fibre and healthy fats.

Final Thoughts

The popularity of meal replacements has been growing steadily in recent years. In fact, these supplements market was valued at USD 11,006.79 million in 2020 and is projected to grow by 7.64% during the forecast period, 2021-2026. With the sheer number of these formulas now flooding the market, it’s critical to pay close attention to product labels – especially the ingredients panel – to ensure you’re selecting a quality product.