Slim Fast dietary supplements are low-calorie shakes and bars that may help you lose weight. These supplements are intended as meal replacements and are convenient and portable. Slim Fast shakes and bars tend to be low in carbohydrates, but high in protein and fat, which can help you feel full and possibly encourage you to eat less throughout the day. Although Slim Fast products may be effective, there are many similar products you can use as alternatives. Some of these products may even be higher in protein and enriched with vitamins and minerals to promote overall health. Before using any supplements, consult a medical professional.
Muscle Milk RTD
Although Muscle Milk is a brand often associated with gaining weight--in the form of muscle-- Muscle Milk RTD can be used as a meal replacement in a similar fashion to Slim Fast shakes, as it contains only 240 calories. The RTD is relatively low in carbohydrates, with 14g, and sugar, with 3g. In addition, the Muscle Milk RTD contains 25g of protein and 2g of fiber, which may help you feel full. Research from the January 2004 issue of "Nutrition & Metabolism" also notes that protein can be useful for weight loss because it helps speed up your metabolism, increasing daily calorie burn.
Worldwide Sport Pure Protein
Worldwide Sport's Pure Protein drink is a very lean source of protein, with just 1g of fat and 2g of carbohydrates in the entire can. Pure Protein's low fat and carbohydrate content make it suitable for even strict diets, and it delivers 35g of protein and 160 calories total.
Nature's Best Solid Protein
If you feel that snack bars fill you up more than shakes, the Nature's Best Solid Protein bar may be an effective meal replacement for you. According to the health and fitness website AskMen, the Nature's Best Solid Protein bar is among the best diet bars available. This bar contains 270 calories, with only 3g of sugar and 6g of fat. Each bar also contains 30g of protein, which can help to boost your metabolism and maintain muscle mass. AskMen also notes that the Nature's Best Solid Protein bars contain high-quality protein sources and are enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
Isofemme Protein Bar
Isofemme Protein Bars are low-calorie diet bars designed for women. Each bar contains 160 calories, with only 1g of sugar. As the name indicates, these bars are high in protein, with 14g per bar, and contain a moderate amount of carbohydrates--17g per bar, with 1g of fiber. Like Slim Fast bars, Isofemme bars come in a variety of flavors.
BSN Syntha-6
If you prefer to make your own shake rather than buy pre-made drinks, you may want to try BSN Syntha-6. This meal replacement comes in powder form and contains 200 calories per serving. Each serving also contains 22 g of protein, with 5g of fiber, 2g of sugar and 6g of fat, when mixed with water--milk would add extra calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates. Syntha-6 also contains special fatty acids called medium chain triglycerides, or MCTs. As the International Sports Science Association explains, MCTs may help you lose fat.
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