Meal Replacement shakes have been around for years but are often confused with Complete Nutrition Shakes and we are here to help you understand the difference. Both shakes are convenient, quick to make and can be part of a healthy diet, but offer unique benefits which can be suitable for different goals.
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What is Complete Nutrition?
Complete Nutrition shakes offer all the benefits of healthy nutrition, whilst you’re on-the-go. It can be time consuming and often complicated to plan all of your meals and snacks for the week, or even for the day. With a Complete Nutrition shake you are provided with all the macro and micronutrients in one complete package. They are ideal for anyone who has a busy schedule but wants to remain healthy and avoid empty calories.
Complete Nutrition means a balance of calories, macros, vitamins, fibre and minerals in one easy drink.
What are Meal Replacement shakes?
Traditional Meal Replacement Shakes are aimed at people who want to lose weight and are typically around 200-300 calories. They are not necessarily focused on nutrition or macros. The convenience and ease of a Meal Replacement means less work counting calories and can take the place of one or two higher calorie meals from a typical diet, which can lead to faster weight loss.
The lower calories of Meal Replacement shakes can be effective for weight loss but are not right for everyone. If you want the convenience of a Meal Replacement but more focus on the nutritional benefits of what you consume, Complete Nutrition shakes may be just what you have been looking for, especially for those focussed on building or sustaining mass. Complete nutrition tends to be ideal for the busy, health-conscious person on the go.
But … what does the research say?
Research has supported the use of Meal Replacement shakes as part of a calorie restricted, weight loss plan, making them very popular since the 1990s. However, while effective, low calorie Meal Replacements are often a temporary solution and don’t create a long-term lifestyle change. They tend to make weight loss easier but don’t educate on how to create sustainable patterns nor provide education on how to have a complete diet.
BeNu is a Complete Nutrition shake that can be used to replace a meal, or even as a well-balanced snack. Ready to mix shakes are very convenient, helping you control the total calories based on how many scoops you want to add to your water. Because you do not need a fridge to keep BeNu cool, it can be kept in your car, your desk or anywhere else where you may need a meal or a snack on the go.
Just one BeNu shake contains protein, carbs and fat for energy, muscle recovery and a healthy metabolism, not to mention the 27 vitamins and minerals.
While Meal Replacement shakes and Complete Nutrition shakes both offer benefits and convenience, Meal Replacements are more suitable for weight loss whereas Complete Nutrition is best for anyone who wants to focus on having a healthy lifestyle.