Liquid Meals

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

What is out there?

• Common types of liquid meals:– Ensure– Boost– Slim Fast– Carnation Instant

Breakfast– Red Bull

Ensure:

• Eight ounces contains:– 230 Calories

– 6 grams of Fat

– 9 grams of Protein

– 24 vitamins and minerals

Boost:

• One bottle contains:– 240 Calories

– 4 Grams fat

– 10 Grams protein

– Much of your daily value of 26 vitamins and minerals

Slim Fast:

• One bottle contains:– 190 Calories

– 9 Grams fat

– 20 Grams protein

– Much of your daily value of 24 vitamins and minerals

Carnation Instant Breakfast

• Made with milk• May be less expensive• 250 calories per

serving• 2.5 grams of fat

• 40 grams of carbohydrate

• 10 grams of protein• 5 grams of fiber• 400 mg of calcium

Brand Names Vs. Generic Brands

• Why do brand names cost more?– Advertising costs

• Both products contain similar ingredients

Differences in Prices:

• Boost: $6.97/ 6 pack• Ensure: $6.97/ 6 pack• Equate (Wal-mart

brand): $4.88/ 6 pack• Slim Fast: $6.47/ 12

cans

Drinks that give you energy?

• Red Bull: The latest energy drink.

• Mainly caffeine and calories.

Chewing vs. Liquid Meals:

• Chewing increases eating satisfaction and helps you feel full faster.

• Liquid meals mainly food supplements.

Summary:

• The most common types of liquid meals are Ensure, Boost, and Slim Fast.

• Don’t use liquid meals as meal replacements daily unless recommended by your doctor or dietitian.

• Use as a snack or drink with a meal for additional calories.

What Did You Learn?

• Which would be the best option for a meal on the go: Boost or a Red Bull?

• What do liquid meals provide that make them suitable for meal replacement?