How good are those brand-name bars and drinks to have in place of a meal if you're trying to follow a health-conscious diet? Well, they certainly have their place. While there are no magic fat-burning qualities to these popular and deliciously flavored quick grabs, they do provide essential nutrients in a controlled amount of calories. Be sure you understand that they are intended to replace a meal, and not as an extra drink or dessert! That said, if you are in such a hurry you don't have time to eat either breakfast or lunch, these can actually be a good option. With the calorie content ranging from 140 to 220 per serving, the fat content is kept low, and the pre-packaged easy 'meals' are fortified with vitamins and minerals, including iron. Some of them even contain fiber. It's just about as good as having a bowl of cereal with non-fat milk, or one poached egg with a slice of toast.
The cost isn't bad, either: Slimfast bars can go for about 75 cents a bar. Carnation Instant Breakfast drink, a popular option with teens, goes for about 60 cents a packet (but then you have to add your own milk). Both brands are also available in ready-to-drink containers at a slightly higher cost. They come in appealing flavors which include varieties of chocolate, mocha, and peanut butter just to name a few. You really can't beat them for cost or convenience.
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The downside is they're not very filling and may not keep you satisfied until the next meal. They also carry a higher calorie load than some convenient snacks (for instance, a 100-Calorie snack bag of crackers or cookies).
If you're not a breakfast eater, these are the way to go to get some energy into your body, get your metabolism going, and get a head start on burning some calories and giving your body some nutrients. A more filling and equally nutritious option might be a 250 Calorie frozen meal for lunch, or a smoothie made with bananas and milk for breakfast. It would be best for you to just choose one meal a day to replace with one of these, and figure out a way to get in a small but healthy regular meal for breakfast or lunch. But if you really don't have the time or energy to think about having to prepare something to eat, keep these around for the next-best thing.
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- High in Protein
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- Only 1g of Sugar
- Good Source of Calcium
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