You’re probably familiar with substituting a main meal with a healthy snack. Many diet programs make use of this meal replacement strategy.
The benefits come from the reduced friction of creating a simple meal, as well as the power of routine.
After all, who doesn’t like a smoothie?
If you want to try a meal replacement, make sure to avoid ultraprocessed ingredients. Keep it simple and be careful with smoothie kits.
If you go with a smoothie, we recommend that you avoid using fruit juice. Instead, use a low-fat dairy or a non-dairy beverage as your base ingredient. Don’t be afraid to add protein powder as well.
Your meal replacement doesn’t have to be a smoothie—just be wary of any meal replacement that resembles a candy bar.
Don’t think of meal replacements as a temporary weight loss strategy. For this to work, it has to be for the long term.
While meal replacements aren’t the entire answer, they can be another member of your habit stacking team.
