Contents
1 What is meal replacement?
2 Why Saturo is not a meal replacement
3 How healthy are meal replacement shakes?
4 Losing weight with meal replacement shakes
5 Gaining weight with meal replacement shakes
6 Making your own meal replacement shakes
Contents
1 What is meal replacement?
2 Why Saturo is not a meal replacement
3 How healthy are meal replacement shakes?
4 Losing weight with meal replacement shakes
5 Gaining weight with meal replacement shakes
6 Making your own meal replacement shakes

A meal replacement is designed to replace a complete meal, providing a convenient solution for weight management and nutrient supply. Although it is often used for weight loss, it can also be useful in other areas such as sports and fitness. It is important to understand that not all meal replacement shakes are the same and legal definitions can vary. Although not designed as a meal replacement in the classic sense, Saturo offers high-quality liquid nutrition that can serve as nutritious snacks or meal replacements when time is short.

Saturo's meal replacement drinks are characterized by a careful selection of ingredients, including all 26 essential vitamins and minerals, and provide a balanced nutrient ratio with a focus on protein quality. These aspects make Saturo an attractive option for anyone looking to enrich their diet with convenient, healthy meals without sacrificing taste and quality.

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What is meal replacement?

Basically, meal replacement products replace an entire meal. They are predominantly used as a means for weight loss. However, meal replacements also find frequent application in the field of sports and fitness. They make it possible to replenish energy reserves when there is no time for a proper meal.

In the EU, a meal replacement product for the purpose of weight loss may only contain between 200 and 400 kcal per serving. These diet shakes are known as "formula diets". Without medical supervision, they should not serve as the sole source of nutrition for longer than three weeks. Meal replacements often come in the form of shakes or powder. Some manufacturers also offer special bars, which can also replace smaller meals.

Why Saturo is not a meal replacement

p>At first glance, there seem to be no major differences between meal replacements and Saturo products. Legally, Saturo does not meet the requirements for a daily ration for weight control nutrition according to Article 1(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 in conjunction with Article 2(2)(h). A key difference is that Saturo is not designed for 1,200 calories per day, but for 2,000 calories per day, and is thus not aimed at weight loss, but as a breakfast or lunch when there is less time. If you want to lose weight with meal replacements, we recommend choosing a medical meal replacement in consultation with your doctor. Importantly, without medical supervision, meal replacements should not serve as the sole source of nutrition for longer than 3 weeks.

Despite this, we have put a lot of work into our composition and believe that our drinks often perform better in direct comparison than medical meal replacements. Meal replacement products often contain a lot of sugar (more than 15g per serving). If you are interested in replacing all meals, have medical needs, or want to go on a diet, we recommend that you choose to follow the recommendations of your trusted doctor. Saturo is aimed at customers who are occasionally looking for an alternative to junk food.

Saturo's liquid nutrition follows the principle of classic astronaut food. The products (ready-to-drink or powder) contain hardly any added sugar, but plenty of fiber and high-quality fats (e.g. omega-3 fatty acids). In addition, Saturo meals have a low GI (glycemic index).

We have summarized the special features of Saturo meal replacement drinks at a glance for you:

  • High quality ingredients
  • All 26 vitamins and minerals
  • Balanced nutrient ratio
  • High in protein
  • Produced in Germany
  • Available in many delicious flavours
  • Test winner at vergleich.org - rating "VERY GOOD"
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How healthy are meal replacement shakes?

Often, meal replacement shakes are not a complete replacement.

Meal replacement drinks are an alternative to industrially manufactured ready meals, which often rely heavily on flavor enhancers such as glutamate. However, it is important not to rely solely on meal replacements for nutrition. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are the foundation on which you can build with replacement drinks. Always talk to your doctor about this.

Lose weight with meal replacement shakes

Meal replacement shakes are suitable for weight loss. Each drink always contains the same number of calories, so you can easily manage your daily energy balance with it. Importantly, without medical supervision, meal replacements should not serve as the sole source of nutrition for longer than 3 weeks.

It has also been shown that the choice of food, i.e. whether liquid or solid, can significantly influence energy intake. It makes a difference whether you eat solid food and consume a sugary drink with it, or opt for a meal replacement that contains everything important.

With normal solid food, it is also the case that an extra portion or an unhealthy dessert is readily eaten when cravings are high. This is where replacement meals are very practical. Because on the one hand they are more filling and on the other hand you know how many calories you have just consumed and when you should stop.

Get an overview of your current nutritional profile Various apps and platforms like Cronometer allow you to log your meals over several days. From this, you can then read which nutrients you may be consuming too little or even too much of. This way you can increase your nutritional awareness and find out which foods you can use to particularly well supplement your previous diet.

Gaining weight with meal replacement shakes

Is your goal to gain body weight with meal replacement? Meal replacement shakes can also help you with this task.

In this case, however, you should view them less as a substitute for a meal and more as a supplement to your normal daily meals. Because as we know, body weight increases in the long term as long as there is a calorie surplus.

Making your own meal replacement shakes

You may have wondered by now if you couldn't just make a meal replacement yourself, whether it's a shake or a bar. To be honest, of course you can make your own "meal replacement". However, this will of course also not be a meal replacement in the legal sense.

To do this, you need to be pretty familiar with the various micro and macronutrients and their composition in a wide variety of foods. 100 g of an apple, for example, contains an average of 2.4 g of fiber, 0.12 mg of iron and 0.04 mg of zinc.

Anyone who tries to recreate the complex interplay of ingredients in a meal replacement - which some manufacturers have spent years developing - in normal household use quickly reaches their limits. Although there are already some recipes for this online, from a cost-benefit factor it still doesn't pay off (in our opinion).

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FAQ

What is meal replacement?

Basically, meal replacement products replace an entire meal. They are predominantly used as a means for weight loss. However, meal replacements also find frequent application in the field of sports and fitness. They make it possible to replenish energy reserves when there is no time for a proper meal. It is important to note that without medical supervision, meal replacements should not serve as the sole source of nutrition for longer than 3 weeks.

Can you lose weight with meal replacements?

Meal replacement drinks are excellent for weight loss. Each bottle always contains the same number of calories, so you can easily manage your daily energy balance with it. In addition, meal replacement products usually contain few carbohydrates and a lot of protein. The advantage of protein is that it has a very strong satiating effect and thus suppresses hunger. This means you don't get hungry as quickly and the amount of calories you consume daily decreases. It is important to note that without medical supervision, meal replacements should not serve as the sole source of nutrition for longer than 3 weeks.

Are meal replacement products healthy?

Meal replacement shakes are an alternative to industrially manufactured ready meals, which often rely heavily on flavor enhancers such as glutamate. However, it is important not to rely solely on meal replacements for nutrition. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are the foundation on which you can build with replacement drinks.

Can you gain weight with meal replacements?

Yes, you can gain weight with meal replacement drinks. In this case, however, you should view them less as a substitute for a meal and more as a supplement to your normal daily meals. Body weight increases in the long term as long as there is a calorie surplus. It is important to note that without medical supervision, meal replacements should not serve as the sole source of nutrition for longer than 3 weeks.

How affordable is meal replacement?

This varies depending on the manufacturer. Basically, powder for mixing yourself is the cheapest alternative. Also, meal replacement is cheaper than normal meals at a restaurant or from delivery service.

Which shake to use as a meal replacement?

A good meal replacement shake should provide a balanced mix of proteins, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Products with high-quality ingredients, low sugar content, and sufficient fiber should be chosen to promote satiety.

Which bar to use as a meal replacement?

For a meal replacement bar, one should look for a balanced mix of proteins, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and fiber. It is also important that it contains all essential vitamins and minerals and uses mostly natural ingredients without added sugar.

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