Met-Rx Extreme Chocolate Original Meal Replacement, 40-Count

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MET-Rx "Original" Meal Replacement revolutionized meal replacement powders with the Metamyosyn® Protein Blend. With the new and improved MET-Rx Meal Replacement, we've upgraded the original formula to take out everything you didn't want while keeping in the exclusive Metamyosyn® protein blend. Metamyosyn® combines fast-digesting whey protein with slow-acting casein, the result is a highly bioavailable fuel that helps build lean muscle mass and strength.* Margulies notes that the beneficial features of meal replacement shakes often include being nutrient-dense, high in fiber, calorie-controlled and helpful for weight loss.

How is MET-Rx ® different from a meal-replacement product or other general purpose nutritional supplements? At MET-Rx ®, we’ve formulated our sports performance products to provide superior nutrition that promotes optimal health and fitness,* and an easy and convenient way for you and your family to benefit from a wide spectrum of nutritional benefits. Additionally, “meal replacement shakes are often high in protein, to help you feel full,” says Margulies. The calorie-controlled portion may help with weight loss while the extra protein helps to preserve your muscle mass, she explains. The amount of protein required per day varies per person. Athletes and bodybuilders will require more protein to support lean muscle mass as compared to sedentary individuals. Highly active individuals should consume about 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, which translates to approximately one gram of high-quality protein per pound of body weight per day. Overweight individuals should consume less total protein and should consult their doctor. MET-Rx ® products offer all fuel and no fluff — products that have been specifically formulated with a precise nutrient profile to produce specific metabolic effects.

What Is The Best Protein Meal Replacement?

Meal replacement shakes can make it easy to get nourishment when you might otherwise skip a meal,” says Kunik. “They’re perfect for taking on the go and traveling so you don’t get too hungry, which can lead to overeating later on.” The concept behind engineered foods is to fortify whole foods to make them extremely nutrient dense. Calorie for calorie, engineered foods provide a very high concentration of extremely important nutrients. Try to imagine a 300 calorie whole food source that offers over 50% of your daily protein requirement, 100% of your daily calcium requirement and a very high percentage of the recommended daily allowance for a host of vitamins and minerals. While several whole foods contain a high concentration of a few nutrients, it’s highly unusual to find any whole foods that have a broad spectrum of nutrients at very high levels. Also, most people do not have complete control over the selection, growth, storage and preparation of most foods they consume. Many people have become less and less inclined to prepare and consume whole foods in their homes. Much of our daily food intake is consumed outside of the home, which makes it virtually impossible to be completely aware of the nutritional characteristics of foods consumed. Meal replacement shakes are often recommended as an alternative for eating whole, solid meals. These shakes can be a convenient, ready-to-drink (RTD) substitute that often meets the nutritional goals, in terms of calories and protein, that a meal would normally fulfill. They can also act as a meal substitute for those with certain health conditions who may be unable to eat solid foods. Theoretically, yes, it is possible to attain the metabolic effects of MET-Rx ® products with a well-balanced diet of whole foods, but it would be extremely difficult to do so. Here’s why: the positive metabolic effects of MET-Rx ® products result from its special formulation and precise levels of macro and micronutrients. For example, the protein component of MET-Rx ®, METAMYOSYN ®, is a blend of several different proteins with optimal amino acid compositions and sequences. These proteins are purified, isolated and recombined to create a unique final amino acid array.

Additional information you may wish to be aware of when choosing a meal replacement bar is whether the ingredients are organically sourced and whether they are Non-GMO Project Verified. If this is important to you, the product label is where you will find the facts.Verify which type of meal replacement bar you are buying. Is the bar simply for taking the place of lunch or dinner when you’re on the run, or is the bar made for weight loss? Is the bar touted as a sports nutrition bar that replaces energy after a vigorous workout? You want to make sure the bar you buy will meet your specific needs. Perform a taste test. There are so many different meal replacement bars on the market and each company offers a selection of flavors. You may come across such flavors as chocolate pretzel, caramel cluster, peanut butter cup, banana nut bread, almond crunch and blueberry cobbler. Try purchasing a few different bars to discover your likes and dislikes before you decide on your go-to bar.

A647-66388BF99C80@1x 8ACBCAD0-8939-4D81-ABC1-115557A75F0D@1x 9BA7A9C0-1CF4-47E7-AE1B-63D0B53604A2@1x 3F7EBA4A-DFE6-4CE5-944E-91034969EF86@1x 3F7EBA4A-DFE6-4CE5-944E-91034969EF86@1x C500798E-68C4-4CDB-A7E6-6F43DE3CA21E@1x 12618607-75B8-4764-A06A-7297AAA5D354@1x C500798E-68C4-4CDB-A7E6-6F43DE3CA21E@1x VITAMINS AND MINERALS BLEND: Tricalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, d-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin. While it is possible to consume too much of any nutrient, the amount of protein in one serving is relatively small considering how much the body can absorb. The human intestine is extremely adept at absorbing all nutrients, including protein.INGREDIENTS: METAMYOSYN® V100 Protein Blend [Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Partially Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Crisps (Whey Protein Concentrate, Cornstarch), Calcium Caseinate, Egg White], Corn Syrup, Milk Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Milk, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Brown Rice Syrup, Glycerine, Almond Butter, Chocolate Flavored Coating (Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltitol, Cocoa Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Brown Sugar, Fractionated Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Canola Oil (with Tocopherols added to protect flavor), Water, Erythritol, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Chloride, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour. Originally developed by a physician, METAMYOSYN® protein is based on metabolic research to help support lean muscle mass.* Use in conjunction with an intense daily exercise program and a balanced diet including an adequate caloric intake. Preparing a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner for yourself or your entire family may not always be possible. You might wake up a little later than expected with no time to cook bacon and eggs, or you might need to run your 10-year-old from band practice to soccer camp without any time to stop for dinner. When life gets busy and you can’t cook, there’s always the option of utilizing a meal replacements bar instead. Kristin Forte/Simplemost Media Imagine a 4.75 oz bar containing 56g fat, 28g protein, 28g sugar, and 21g moisture/filler (proportionally aligned with MetRx), for a total of 700 calories at 146 calories/ounce.

INGREDIENTS: Soy Cocoa Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Cocoa [processed with alkali], Tapioca Starch), Vanilla Cream Flavored Topping (Corn Syrup, Milk Protein Isolate, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Natural Flavors, Glycerin, Canola Oil (with Tocopherols added to protect flavor), Fractionated Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin), Corn Syrup, Chocolate Flavored Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Milk Chocolate Drops (Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Canola Oil (with Tocopherols added to protect flavor), Cocoa (processed with alkali), METAMYOSYN® V100 Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Dried Egg White, L-Glutamine), Crystalline Fructose, Glycerin, Water, Natural Flavors, Fractionated Palm Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Tricalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin), Peanut Flour, Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Almond Butter, Soy Lecithin.

MET-Rx Big 100 Training Meal Replacement Protein Bars

INGREDIENTS: Soy Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Salt), Yogurt Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Yogurt Powder [Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate, Cultured Skim Milk], Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Salt, Natural Flavor), Caramel Layer (Maltitol Syrup, Non Fat Dry Milk, Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Protein Isolate, Heavy Cream, Glycerin, Butter, Salt, Mono & Diglycerides, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Corn Syrup, METAMYOSYN® Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Dried Egg White), Brown Rice Syrup, Maltitol, Glycerin, Palm Oil, Water, Canola Oil (with Tocopherols added to protect flavor), Ground Cinnamon, Natural Flavors, Brown Sugar, Fructooligosaccharides, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Phosphate, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Almond Butter, Peanut Flour.VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND: Tricalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin. Keep a few bars in your purse, gym bag or car so that you always have one available when life gets busy. This will save you from being tempted to head to the nearest fast food joint, that may or may not have healthy food options. I have heard that you can acheive optimal body composition and health by eating a well-balanced diet of whole foods without any supplementation. What type of protein is the most valuable to the human body and what makes MET-Rx ® METAMYOSYN ® Protein so special?