Using a protein shake as part of your efforts to slim down and get fit can have many important benefits. Diets that do not provide you with sufficient protein could be limiting the effectiveness of your workout efforts or even inhibiting weight loss!

Replacing the occasional meal with a nutritious and tasty shake can provide you with a way to cut out extra calories without sacrificing the protein and other nutrients that will be needed to enjoy the best results from your workout routine and other fitness efforts.

With a wide range of shakes and meal replacement options that are available on the market, choosing the best among them can be an important concern. Shakes that lack quality nutrients, contain too many empty calories or that will not be able to provide you with the quantity of protein that your body will need to build lean muscle tissue as well as to optimise your weight loss efforts may not be worth the bother. Utilising a superior shake as part of your weight loss plan can help you with weight loss, reach your fitness goals and enjoy the body that you have always dreamed of having.

180 Nutrition offer shakes that will be able to provide you with a low-calorie meal substitute that has all of the quality nutrients your body needs can be of real benefit to your fitness and weightless efforts. Vegans and vegetarians will be delighted to find a range of delicious and balanced shakes that have been created without the use of any ingredients or components that fall outside the range of their chosen diet. Choosing the best shakes will provide you with a superior dietary resource to maximize your weight loss efforts. Having access to the best shakes for weight loss is not a concern that should be left up to chance.

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Losing weight requires more than just cutting calories and paying attention to the meals. In some cases, it might require changing the dietary plan completely. Meal replacements are often used to help cut back on calories, but not every replacement solution is appropriate for long-lasting weight loss. Finding the right weight loss solution starts with selecting an appropriate meal replacement option.

Avoid Meal Replacement Options on the Shelf

Buying a meal replacement in the store is not a healthy alternative to a real meal. Many of those shakes and options might have a low caloric intake, but it also has unnatural nutrients or low levels of nutrients.

The shakes and meal replacement options in the stores are made with weight loss in mind. As a result, the replacement option has low calories and limits nutrients the body needs to feel fully satisfied. The best option to replace a meal for weight loss is a homemade shake that includes protein, fibre and nutrients from berries or vegetables.

The options available in stores in a shake form are full of sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other processed items. Losing weight means that it is necessary to cut out processed food items because it does not have nutritional value and is ultimately empty calories that leave the body craving for healthy foods.

Homemade Meal Replacement Smoothies

The best replacement for a meal is a homemade smoothie. The smoothie can vary in taste based on the items placed in the blender, but it should include protein, fibre and nutrients from fruits or vegetables. Ideally, the best fruit is a handful of berries, which are high in antioxidants and nutrients without the high sugar content found in fruits like bananas or apples.

A simple way to make a meal replacement smoothie is with milk, yogurt, organic oats and berries. Those who are lactose intolerant might substitute water for milk and avoid the yogurt, but the dairy products will provide natural protein.

The smoothies are fully satisfying due to the high fibre and protein content. The body needs fibre and protein to feel full, so it is better than any store-bought shake or alternative replacement option.

Losing Weight with Meal Replacements

Replacing a meal is not enough to lose weight. The only way to effectively lose weight is making changes to the diet that focus on healthy nutrition and avoiding processed foods. A high nutrient diet combined with regular exercise will result in losing extra weight and feeling healthier.

The body needs nutrition to continue functioning properly and maintain a healthy weight. Cutting out a meal is not usually advised during a diet because it can result in low nutrient levels in the body. With the right combination of nutrition, supplementation and exercise, it is possible to shed extra weight.

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By Guy Lawrence

I’ve recently been reading David Gillespie’s book – Big Fat Lies. It’s certainly a book I’m happy to recommend. It make’s some interesting points on counting calories, weight loss and the general public perception of it all (points that I happen to agree with I may add). This got me thinking as I have never counted a calorie in my life, and I have no problem with my weight or health.

So after walking through Sydney Central Station tunnel to meet my friend with David Gillespie’s book in hand, I was blown away by how many people had some form of diet soda in their hands. I’m quietly thinking to myself: are they drinking it because they think it’s healthy? Seeing my friend make the switch to diet sodas because they are ‘zero’ calorie (learn more about the switch here), got me thinking it’s very possible that they do.

It was good to see my friend had stopped the diet sodas after my last blog post. As he sat there drinking his herbal tea he started picking my brains about calorie consumption. The serendipity of me thinking about counting calories and my mate quizzing me was to coincidental.

After his ‘diet’ soda incident and aspartame he began to realise not all was as it seemed in the world of weight loss and calories.  Hence this blog post. Continue reading →

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  I want to lose weight…

  Weight gain is generally a result of making poor choices where your diet and lifestyle is concerned. It’s time to cut back on the processed and refined foods that are lacking vital nutrients and filled with an abundance of sugars and empty calories. Make a positive start today by replacing one of your daily meals with a healthy shake or smoothie. It only takes two minutes and you’ll feel nourished for longer meaning that you won’t be reaching for the usual sugary snacks. Our ingredients are 100% natural and have been hand selected for their unique health giving properties, find out more here.

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    I want to build lean muscle…

    Protein and muscle development go hand in hand, it would be difficult to achieve results without one or the other. You only have to look at the heavily marketed protein powders these days! 180 is a high protein food source designed to assist muscle growth and aid fast recovery after exercise. The protein is derived from totally natural ingredients and premium grade whey protein powder isolate, for lean and firm muscle development. If taken on a regular basis, you will notice improved stamina and energy during training, especially resistance training. Find out more here.

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    I’m short on time and need a more healthy diet…

    If truth be told who isn’t short on time these days? Lets face it, we can all make poor choices where our diet is concerned. Unfortunately most of the quick meals and snacks that surround us are highly processed and refined providing very little nutritional value. This can have a major impact on our long term health. If you are looking for a completely natural solution that can be prepared in under two minutes, click here.

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    I want to help my body recover after strenuous exercise…

    In a nutshell, you recovery is only as good as the food you eat on a daily basis. Athletes have high demands on their bodies and we believe that excellent nutrition is paramount for peak performance. Including 180 in your daily diet will provide the nutrients that your body requires to assist and recover quickly. All this can be achieved with our unique natural formula, find out more about our ingredients here.

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    I need to eat wisely due to my health condition…

    We believe that many modern diseases and health conditions in western society occur as a result of poor choices regarding lifestyle compounding over time. Poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are the main factors that contribute to this. A proactive approach to assisting your health condition is to improve your daily diet through smart nutritional and lifestyle choices. Learn more about how the health giving properties of our natural superfood can help you here.

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