The benefits of COMPLETE meal replacement

You’re probably familiar with the typical meal replacement shake. They’ve been around for a while and come in several different formats. But often, ready-made meal replacement shakes lack an adequate amount of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. In some instances, they even match up with the inadequate nutritional contents you find in processed foods or ready meals.

For this reason, we created Complete; the ultimate meal solution option for the health conscious. But what are the benefits of complete meal replacement shakes?

WHAT COMPLETE MEAL REPLACEMENT?

Complete is a meal replacement shake with a difference; it’s made from the best ingredients to provide a highly nutritious, tasty and super-convenient on-the-go supplement. We identified that a lot of the traditional meal replacement shakes do not offer a complete profile of nutritional value. Therefore, we have ensured that Complete combines all the essential nutrients needed for optimal functioning and combined them to ensure your meal replacement shakes doesn’t lack in value when you’re short for time. Let’s delve a little deeper into some FAQs about meal replacement shakes, plus the benefits of choosing the Complete meal solution.

WHY USE MEAL REPLACEMENTS?

Meal replacement shakes are often used by people who want to lose weight. They tend to struggle to find the time to food prep and may have limited knowledge when it comes to making healthy meals every day. When involving controlled calorie intake, meal replacement shakes can help you to lose weight as part of a successful weight loss plan. Leaving you full and satisfied, without the high-calorie intake, meal replacement shakes can help you go into a calorie deficit without hunger cravings.

Our Complete meal replacement shakes provide complete nutrition. That means you won’t miss out on integral nutrients, as is common when restricting calories. They are a great short-term option to help start you off on your weight loss programme. They also provide the perfect fall-back for those days when cooking a good meal seems impossible and you’d usually opt for unhealthy, high-calorie junk food instead. One of the many benefits of meal replacement shakes or protein shakes, is that they satiate the appetite. That is because they shift you away from a high carbohydrate intake to a more protein-focused diet. This helps you to build more muscle mass, while ensuring the body is not storing unused energy resources as fat.

However, meal replacement shakes are not only for those looking to lose weight they have their place in leading a healthy protein packed lifestyle in addition to adding an extra nutrient dense snack to your day if you are looking to increase your muscle mass and aid recovery.

Complete offers a well-rounded tasty solution to anyone looking to include a protein shake that offers more than your traditional protein shake, not to mention it’s delicious offering of flavours and is quick and easy to make.

You can also use them alongside a healthy balanced lifestyle and other sports supplements such as protein bars and snacks. What you use can be down to preference, don’t be afraid to mix and match between them.

ARE MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES HEALTHY?

Meal replacement shakes themselves can be considered as healthy dependant on the contents of their offering however as with any supplement they should be used alongside a nutritious variety of foods and assist in enabling you to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Complete Meal Solution has been expertly formulated to ensure all the boxes are ticked for proper nutrition and aid optimal functioning. This includes 23 vitamins and minerals in addition to probiotics, digestive enzymes for your gut health. PhD have ensured you have all the essentials checked in one shake so that you can relax and enjoy the foods you love.

COMPLETE MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE KEY INGREDIENTS:

VEGAN PROTEIN 

Complete meal solution uses pea protein making the shake completely vegan, this pea protein blend contains a high dose of iron and is proven to provide more satiation than traditional whey.

MATCHA POWDER 

Matcha provides a wealth of antioxidants and is an organic boost of energy. When combined with the rest of the complete powder this elevates our meal replacement shake for a potent combination of all the best quality ingredients in one shake.

NORDIC BERRIES

These little berries have a wealth of health benefits. They’re a super antioxidant that lowers blood pressures and blood sugar levels. They also help to support healthy skin by being a collagen booster. Additionally, they’re high in fibre and contain lots of vitamins and minerals, are low in calories and extremely tasty!

BETA GLUCANS

A soluble fibre found naturally in foods, beta glucan helps to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, resulting in a more steady blood sugar level. Research suggests that it may help manage diabetes by lowering cholesterol, levelling out blood sugar levels and keeping blood pressure steady. (1)

ASHWAGANDHA KSM 66

This is a medicinal herb with a wide range of reported health benefits, including reducing blood sugar levels, inflammation, anxiety, and the stress hormone cortisol. It can also help to increase muscle mass and strength. (2)

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES WITH PHD

At PhD, we understand that you want to be at your very best every day. To help you achieve this, we have curated a wide range of great-tasting, effective nutrition products to give you a boost exactly when you need it.

From meal replacements to expertly formulated health supplements and plant-based protein, we’ve developed solutions to optimise you for life, keeping you feeling and performing at your best. To learn more about our variety of supplements, protein powders and meal replacement products, check out the PhD range today.

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6479769/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6979308/

Written by Jessica Redman

Personal trainer and entrepreneur My name is Jess and I’m a personal trainer and run my own online training business at workthat.co.uk. I’m currently studying for a Masters in Strength and Conditioning, and I love all kinds of sports and training, as it is my go-to stress reliever and hugely helps my mental health. I love open water swimming, watching Arsenal play football (sometimes) and pumping playlists whilst running.