A lot of people tend to use the terms, protein shake (powder) synonymously

with meal replacement shake (powder); thinking they are one in the same.

But they’re actually not.

So, What Makes Protein Shakes Different From Meal Replacement

Shakes?

Protein Shakes:These are typically made with protein powder. Protein powder is comprised mainly of protein in some form or another, be it whey, soy, whey isolate, brown rice, or pea. Some are combinations of two or more of the aforementioned protein sources.

They may have some trace vitamins added in, but for the most part, they are straight

protein and NOT a complete meal. You would

have to actually add the protein powder to other items

(carbs and fat) in order to make it more of a complete

meal.

Some people achieve this by blending it with their

smoothie with fruit, nuts (or nut butter), greens (or green

powder), etc. 

Generally, a protein shake can be something whipped up really

fast by adding the powder to water, juice, or milk and

drinking it before or after a workout.

But…

It cannot replace an actual meal because, again, it’s just

protein. You could drink it alongside healthy carbs and fat,

for instance, some oatmeal with butter or coconut oil added

in (carbs and fat).

But though protein shakes can’t replace a full meal,

they CAN, however, replace one of your protein sources!

For example…

In the event that you can’t or don’t want to eat meat – beans, legumes, and nuts aren’t the only way to go -

you can simply have a good quality protein shake!

In the event that you can’t or don’t want to eat meat – beans, legumes, and nuts aren’t the only way to go -

you can simply have a good quality protein shake!

Meal Replacement Shakes:

Meal replacement shakes, on the other hand, typically

ARE a full meal because they have protein, carbs,

AND fat.

The shakes I drink have…

21 g of protein 18 g of carbohydrates

5 g of fat

Like protein shakes, the protein source of

meal replacement shakes can vary as well. For

instance, the protein in the shakes I drink comes from non-GMO vegetable pea &

brown rice.

You can use add-ins such as fruit or nut butters; but you don’t necessarily HAVE to add anything (unless you

just want to for preference) and you will still be quite satiated, as they typically

keep you full longer because they are an actual

meal.

So hopefully you now have a more clear understanding as

to what makes protein shakes different from meal replacement shakes, and can now make the best

choice as to what to drink, based on your particular

needs!

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