Meal Replacement for Weight Loss

Content by: Guy Lawrence

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Losing weight requires more than just cutting calories and paying attention to the meals. In some cases, it might require changing the dietary plan completely. Meal replacements are often used to help cut back on calories, but not every replacement solution is appropriate for long-lasting weight loss. Finding the right weight loss solution starts with selecting an appropriate meal replacement option.

Avoid Meal Replacement Options on the Shelf

Buying a meal replacement in the store is not a healthy alternative to a real meal. Many of those shakes and options might have a low caloric intake, but it also has unnatural nutrients or low levels of nutrients.

The shakes and meal replacement options in the stores are made with weight loss in mind. As a result, the replacement option has low calories and limits nutrients the body needs to feel fully satisfied. The best option to replace a meal for weight loss is a homemade shake that includes protein, fibre and nutrients from berries or vegetables.

The options available in stores in a shake form are full of sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other processed items. Losing weight means that it is necessary to cut out processed food items because it does not have nutritional value and is ultimately empty calories that leave the body craving for healthy foods.

Homemade Meal Replacement Smoothies

The best replacement for a meal is a homemade smoothie. The smoothie can vary in taste based on the items placed in the blender, but it should include protein, fibre and nutrients from fruits or vegetables. Ideally, the best fruit is a handful of berries, which are high in antioxidants and nutrients without the high sugar content found in fruits like bananas or apples.

A simple way to make a meal replacement smoothie is with milk, yogurt, organic oats and berries. Those who are lactose intolerant might substitute water for milk and avoid the yogurt, but the dairy products will provide natural protein.

The smoothies are fully satisfying due to the high fibre and protein content. The body needs fibre and protein to feel full, so it is better than any store-bought shake or alternative replacement option.

Losing Weight with Meal Replacements

Replacing a meal is not enough to lose weight. The only way to effectively lose weight is making changes to the diet that focus on healthy nutrition and avoiding processed foods. A high nutrient diet combined with regular exercise will result in losing extra weight and feeling healthier.

The body needs nutrition to continue functioning properly and maintain a healthy weight. Cutting out a meal is not usually advised during a diet because it can result in low nutrient levels in the body. With the right combination of nutrition, supplementation and exercise, it is possible to shed extra weight.

Learn more about meal replacement with 180 Nutrition here.

Guy Lawrence

This article is brought to you by Guy Lawrence. Guy is a qualified fitness trainer with over 10 years of experience in the health industry. Guy worked at the UTS Fitness Centre in Sydney Australia where he specialised in exercise nutrition and obtained his Certificate in Exercise Nutrition and Certified... Read More
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5 Replies to “Meal Replacement for Weight Loss”
Alison da Silva says:

Hi Guys

Which brand of coconut milk do you recommend?

Thanks
Alison

Guy Lawrence says:

Hey Alison, Ayam if you can get it. If not just check the ingredients and go for the brand that has the least additives.

Elvira Reichmuth says:

Hi Guys

Coconut yogurt could that work to??

Because a lot of the milk have additive.

Your reply very much appreciated
Thank you

Guy Lawrence says:

Hey Elvira… Yep absolutely! I enjoy my coconut yogurt… and personally I don’t drink much milk either. Hope that helps? Guy

LAMPOS says:

I am just starting my Fodmap diet and used protein powders as pre/post workout meals. I wanted to know if both or either Isopure Natural Vanilla and Isopure Low Carb Dutch Chocolate are low Fodmap? Both claim whey protein isolate and lactose/gluten-free. I have used both for about a year and seem to have no issues but as there are many ingredients that I am not familiar with, I would appreciate your guidance as to if these are truly low Fodmap? Thank you.

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