[Article updated on 19/09/2023]
A meal replacement is a preparation intended to replace one of the meals of the day. As part of a slimming diet, it allows you to lose weight while preserving your health. It contains all the macronutrients necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the body while being low-calorie. Meal replacements sold on the market generally come in powder, drink or bar form. However, it is possible to prepare it at home with fresh ingredients. I present to you some easy-to-make recipes. Also consider taking a look at my opinion on the PhenQ Meal Shake substitute.
Before reading on
I’m not an expert in this field, but I am passionate about nutrition and health.
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Some recipes for homemade slimming meal replacements
A meal replacement must contain the essential elements to ensure the proper functioning of your body: vitamins, proteins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. In addition, the preparations will be liquid and you need a blender to make them.
Also note that it is important to control the quantity of sugar and fat to obtain the desired slimming effect. Here are some quick and easy recipes to prepare.
Passion fruit and pineapple slimming drink
To prepare this homemade meal replacement, you need:
- 1 passion fruit;
- One or two slices of pineapple;
- A little lemon juice;
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds;
- At least 100 ml of water (you can add more to obtain the consistency that suits you).
Simply mix everything in a blender to obtain the slimming drink. This recipe is ideal as a breakfast substitute.
Grapefruit, carrot and orange slimming drink
The essential ingredients for preparing this homemade meal replacement are:
- A carrot ;
- Grapefruit juice;
- Orange juice ;
- A little ginger.
Start by peeling the carrot then mix everything in a blender until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. You can strain the drink before consuming.
Cucumber-celery slimming drink
Here are the ingredients you need to make this homemade meal replacement:
- 2 stalks of celery;
- Half a cucumber;
- 1 or 2 apples, depending on your taste;
- 2 or 3 chard leaves;
- 2 kale leaves.
Cut the ingredients and mix them in a blender until you obtain the desired consistency.
Low-fat slimming drink
To prepare this homemade meal replacement, you need:
- 2 or 3 sprigs of parsley
- Half of an apple
- A little cider vinegar
- 2 cucumbers
- A little ginger
- A little celery
- About 60 g of kale
Cut the ingredients and mix everything in a blender for a few seconds.
Conclusion: How to consume a meal replacement?
I strongly advise against replacing all your meals with a substitute. Also, monitoring by a professional nutritionist is recommended if you decide to continue the diet for more than 2 weeks. This is necessary to avoid health problems such as the risk of deficiencies. Finally, drink plenty of water and engage in regular physical activity to effectively lose weight.