The Value of a Good Meal Replacement Powder

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The Value of a Good Meal Replacement Powder

Posted June 15, 2010

Now I will be the first person to tell you that it is better to eat a well balanced whole food meal than a meal replacement bar or shake. However, life often gets in the way-especially with today’s hectic schedules.

Meal replacements have two main purposes:

First is convenience. Too often people cannot stick to their nutrition plans due to lack of time. This is where meal replacements play their greatest role.

Example: You are at work planning to take lunch at noon. Something comes up and you have to work through your lunch. You have three options. Option A - Order take out or fast food. Option B - Skip lunch. Option C - Eat a meal replacement bar or shake. Which would be the best choice? If you chose either A or B just close your web browser and get back to your Doritos. Of course that is the best time for a meal replacement.

Meal replacements second purpose is ensuring you a well balanced meal. They take the guesswork out of what you are eating. There is no confusion. You just look at the label and you know your exact protein, carbohydrate, fat, and calorie counts for the meal. Simplicity!!

Note: do not confuse protein drinks and bars with meal replacements. Meal replacements will have a healthy distribution of proteins, carbs, and fats.

A quality meal replacement will be high in protein, moderate in calories and carbohydrates, and low in fat and sugar. It will also be what is call "nutrient dense." This means the bang for buck vitamin and mineral-wise compared to the amount of calories in the MRP will be off the charts.

Also, I will say that a Meal Replacement Powder is ALWAYS going to be a better choice that a Meal Replacement Bar. But every once in a while it is nice to have this little treat. I don't recommend eating more than one a day by any means. And anytime you can have a shake instead, go for it.

There are many other supplements that can help as well, I will continue to educate you on some that have proven to be beneficial to my clients as well as myself and you decide what is best for you.

Jim Cipriani, Personal Trainer, Fitness Expert, Fitness Author, Fitness Spokesperson, Online Personal Trainer

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