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What do you think of meal replacement shakes?
Asked by qorest on Jul 02, 2009 in Weight Loss



I think shakes like GNC's Lean Shake Healthy Meal Replacement (180 calories per cup) is efficient.  I have problems controlling my diet, but I dont mind the exercising.


Answer

Many people drink meal replacement shakes whether they are trying to lose, gain or maintain.  The shakes are convenient, nutritious and balanced, although the portions are very small.  Most people drink the shakes once or twice a day and then eat two nutritious meals.  You still need to real food, though, for the fiber and nutrients, like the trace minerals and phytochemicals, that it provides.



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