Is Slim Fast Healthy?

Slim Fast brand diet products are meal replacements intended to help you limit your daily caloric intake. The standard Slim Fast program is a shake or bar for breakfast and lunch and then a small dinner. There is nothing inherently harmful about them, but they are no better than ordinary food, like sandwiches and fruit. That said, the shakes and bars can be a convenient food source if you do not always have time to prepare meals.

Slim Fast vs. Regular Food

• Some people like the taste of the Slim Fast shakes and bars, but if weight loss is your goal, taste is a secondary concern. All Slim Fast products contain macro-nutrients, carbohydrates, protein and some fat, as well as many familiar vitamins and minerals. On this basis, they are legitimate meal replacements.

Convenience of Meal Replcements

• Slim Fast bars and canned shakes are easy to put in a backpack or briefcase and take with you. Being able to have a meal in your pocket is the chief advantage of meal replacements.

Slim Fast and Caloric Needs

• The caloric content of Slim Fast products are relatively low because they are intended to be used for weight loss. If you follow the recommended plan and eat a bar for breakfast, a shake for lunch and a sensible dinner, you will probably be eating considerably fewer calories than you are used to.

Meals and Meal Replacements

• You may quickly get tired of eating shakes and bars for breakfast and lunch. For variety, you can change around when you eat your one regular meal. For example, you can eat a small breakfast and drink the shake for dinner.

Patience is Key

• As with any weight loss program, Slim Fast will not work miracles. It will take time to lose weight, even if you follow the program to the letter. Using the products as directed is safe, but will require a certain amount of patience.