whats the makes protein shakes different from meal replacement shakes?
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A lot of people tend to use the terms, protein shake (powder) synonymously
with meal replacement shake (powder); thinking they are one in the same.
But they’re actually not.
So, What Makes Protein Shakes Different From Meal Replacement
Shakes?
Protein Shakes:These are typically made with protein powder. Protein powder is comprised mainly of protein in some form or another, be it whey, soy, whey isolate, brown rice, or pea. Some are combinations of two or more of the aforementioned protein sources.
They may have some trace vitamins added in, but for the most part, they are straight
protein and NOT a complete meal. You would
have to actually add the protein powder to other items
(carbs and fat) in order to make it more of a complete
meal.
Some people achieve this by blending it with their
smoothie with fruit, nuts (or nut butter), greens (or green
powder), etc.
Generally, a protein shake can be something whipped up really
fast by adding the powder to water, juice, or milk and
drinking it before or after a workout.
But…
It cannot replace an actual meal because, again, it’s just
protein. You could drink it alongside healthy carbs and fat,
for instance, some oatmeal with butter or coconut oil added
in (carbs and fat).
But though protein shakes can’t replace a full meal,
they CAN, however, replace one of your protein sources!
For example…
In the event that you can’t or don’t want to eat meat – beans, legumes, and nuts aren’t the only way to go -
you can simply have a good quality protein shake!
In the event that you can’t or don’t want to eat meat – beans, legumes, and nuts aren’t the only way to go -
you can simply have a good quality protein shake!
Meal Replacement Shakes:
Meal replacement shakes, on the other hand, typically
ARE a full meal because they have protein, carbs,
AND fat.
The shakes I drink have…
21 g of protein 18 g of carbohydrates
5 g of fat
Like protein shakes, the protein source of
meal replacement shakes can vary as well. For
instance, the protein in the shakes I drink comes from non-GMO vegetable pea &
brown rice.
You can use add-ins such as fruit or nut butters; but you don’t necessarily HAVE to add anything (unless you
just want to for preference) and you will still be quite satiated, as they typically
keep you full longer because they are an actual
meal.
So hopefully you now have a more clear understanding as
to what makes protein shakes different from meal replacement shakes, and can now make the best
choice as to what to drink, based on your particular
needs!
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Cherie KingWellness Advocate
http://gethealthycleanandlean.info/
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