Protein Shakes or meal replacement shakes

[Buck56]

good of bad to use?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Buck56. We encourage real food over those products. Our meal plans here provide plenty of nutrition, including protein. Is there a specific reason you are interested in meal replacement shakes? Is it a time-saving issue?

[Staylor1202]

I use these too. In the morning I may drink one and exercise. I guess it takes the edge off but if I’m truly hungry then it doesn’t help much and my calorie tracker starts yelling at me.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Staylor1202. It’s great to read that you get a workout, and ensuring good nutrition for that is important. What shake do you use?

[CrochetDiva]

I’m wondering is it ok to replace my snacks with a Boost glucose control shake?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, CrochetDiva. That product is more processed than we would recommend, and a serving has more calories than most of your snacks. Is there a reason you want to use that particular product (e.g., prescription, etc.)? If you would prefer to drink your snacks, you can try our many smoothie and shake recipes here. If you want something ready made, a better choice would be a food-based product like Vega (https://myvega.ca/products/vega-protein-shake?variant=18480204382266)

[Analioness71]

One of my snacks calls for low fat yogurt and a small pear. Could I add a little unsweetened almond milk to it to make a smoothie instead?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Analioness7. Sure, that’s fine.

[Analioness71]

Awesome! Thank you

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