By Dr. Rick Tague
Why Quality Meal Replacements Work!
Research suggests that continuing to utilize meal replacements as part of a nutritious diet can help you maintain your goal weight better than using no meal replacements.
A study of 100 overweight people, published in the August 2000 issue of Obesity Research, showed that participants lost more weight initially and continued to lose more weight when meal replacements were used. Half the participants followed a 1,200 to 1,500 calorie diet, while the other half had two meal replacements per day, plus one balanced meal. After 90 days, the first group lost an average of 1.7 pounds while the second group lost 7 pounds!
For four years after the initial phase, the two groups were then asked to use one meal replacement and one snack replacement daily. At the end of the four year period, the first group lost an additional 3 pounds and those who initially had been in the meal replacement group, lost an average of 8 pounds.
Another 5-year study showed that men using meal replacements part of the time lost 12.8 pounds and woman lost 9.2 pounds compared to those who did not use any meal replacements, who had an average weight gain of 2.2 pounds per year.
The Center for Nutrition meal replacements are formulated to provide quality protein, maximum satiety (feeling of fullness) and a well balanced mix of carbohydrates, fat and fiber in a low calorie food. Use them for 3 or 4 meals each day to maintain the weight loss you’ve already achieved! They are great as a handy, nutritious breakfast and/or snack. Using meal replacements also relieves you of the stress of finding something that is properly balanced when you need that quick, nutritious meal throughout your busy day.
All of our meal replacements are screened to assure that they are of the highest nutritional quality possible to optimize metabolism and muscle strength while maximizing fat loss and minimizing hunger.
Your Center for Nutrition meal replacements can be picked up at either of our two convenient locations, or you can call in and order them to be shipped to you on a regular basis, shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Call us at 1-877-273-8446
