Is meal substitution weight loss a pie or a trap? The key is to eat with skill

Common examples of "meal substitute" replacing dinner include meal substitute powder, meal substitute bar, meal substitute milkshake, meal substitute soup, etc. No matter how the form changes, meal replacements have the characteristics of low calories and easy satiety. Therefore, using meal replacements can reduce energy intake and achieve the goal of weight loss.

How to ensure low calories? The main sources of calories are carbohydrates and fat. Meal replacements are low in calories, usually because there are only a small amount or even no carbohydrates and fat components in the raw materials.

How to create a feeling of fullness? Why does meal replacement give you a strong feeling of fullness? There are two reasons: First, meal replacements are rich in soluble dietary fiber, which swells when exposed to water, which can prolong the digestion time of the stomach, thereby creating a feeling of satiety and delaying the arrival of hunger (typical meal replacements: raw food powder); Second, the meal replacements themselves can expand when exposed to water, which can also produce a strong feeling of satiety (typical meal replacements: Mingliezi, konjac).

Meal replacement: The big pie in the weight loss world?

supporters

low in calories

The calories of meal replacements are very low and can indeed achieve good weight loss results.

Strong feeling of satiety

You don't have to endure the pain of hunger to lose weight by eating substitute meals. You can eat enough and lose weight.

Easy to eat

Meal replacements are usually made into brewed powder or directly edible sticks, which is very convenient.

opposition

Inadequate nutritional composition

Although the meal substitute claims to be "comprehensive in nutrients", the vitamins, minerals, etc. it actually contains very limited, and the human body needs a wide