When wondering what the best meal replacement shakes are it ALWAYS pays to read the label. If you are staring at a long list of ingredients that you struggle to pronounce then you’d have to wonder if your meal replacement shake is actually healthy.
Did you know that many popular meal replacement shakes contain ingredients that have actually been linked to weight gain? Artificial sweeteners such as Aspertame (also known as NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, Canderel & E951, etc) have been known to inhibit weightloss and cause many uncomfortable side effects. This toxic chemical has long been recognised by prominent medical authorities as a neurotoxin, yet it is found in many diet supplements and diet foods.
So what is the answer when choosing the best meal replacement shake for you? We recommend natural ingredients over synthetic and a good ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fat, with enough fibre thrown in to keep you feeling full.
We compared the ingredients of our 180 Natural Protein Superfood with a current top selling nutritional meal replacement supplement and it even shocked us!
This is how the supplements stack up:
180 Natural Protein Superfood | Brand X (Current Top Seller) |
Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate | Whey Protein Isolate |
Flaxseed | Whey Protein Concentrate |
Almond Meal | Calcium Caseinate |
Sunflower Kernels | Micellar Casein |
Coconut flour/shredded coconut | Milk Protein Isolate |
Cocoa (Chocolate flavour only) | Egg Albumen |
Pepita (Pumpkin seeds) | Glutamine Peptides |
Sesame Seeds | Sunflower Oil |
Chia Seeds | Corn Syrup Solids |
Psyllium Husks | Sodium Caseinate |
Inactive Brewers Yeast | Mono- & Di-Glycerides |
Stevia | Di-Potassium Phosphate |
Tricalcium Phosphate | |
Lecithin | |
Tocopherols | |
Natural & Artificial Flavors | |
Polydextrose | |
Cellulose Gum | |
Medium Chain Triglycerides | |
Non-Fat Dry Milk | |
Disodium Phosphate | |
Silicon Dioxide | |
Processed Cocoa Powder | |
Sucralose | |
Acesulfame Potassium | |
Papain | |
At 180 Nutrition our Natural Protein Superood makes a nutritious meal and will become your favourite meal replacement shake. With all natural ingredients and zero chemicals you can start your day with a healthy smoothie, the perfect meal replacement shake.
This super quick breakfast idea is packed with protein, fibre, valuable nutrients and essential fatty acids to give you the energy you need to get through the day, making it the perfect meal replacement shake:
Prep time: 3 minutes
Makes 1 high protein meal replacement shake
Ingredients:
- 2-3 big spoonfuls of 180 Natural Protein Superfood
- 100ml water/ or your choice of milk
- Dollop of probiotic yoghurt (optional)
- Handful of berries (blueberry or strawberry)
Preparation:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.