How to Make Your Own Meal Replacement

Meal replacements can be a convenient and nutritious part of a healthy lifestyle. However, many ready-made shakes and powders can be costly and often contain preservatives or high amounts of sugar. Making your own meal replacements is easy and can be accomplished with a little research and a quick trip to the grocery store. Homemade shakes give you the freedom to choose your own ingredients that suit your dietary needs.

Things You'll Need

• Ingredients
• Blender

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Instructions

• 1

  Determine your needs. If your goal is to lose weight, it's necessary to consider calorie counts; if you're looking to gain muscle mass, consider protein content. Or if you're looking to save time, your ideal meal replacement should contain a sufficient mix of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.

• 2

  Research different recipes for shakes that are low in calories, high in protein or nutritionally well-rounded. Make a list of fruits and vegetables that you enjoy, and pay attention to the number of calories in each ingredient.

• 3

  Purchase the ingredients for your meal replacement at your local grocer or health food store. Buy enough ingredients to make more than one serving at a time and refrigerate the leftovers.

• 4

  Put all your ingredients into a high-powered blender. Use the "Blend" or "Grind" function for best results. Blend continuously for about 45 seconds, or until smooth. Pour and enjoy.