The Man Shake: Review

An honest opinion about The Man Shake, should you take it or not? Here is everything you need to know about this popular meal replacement shaker - The Man Shake.

What Is a Meal Replacement?

Staying healthy and fit is best achieved by eating a balanced and nutritious diet, but life can often be quite action-packed, and a busy lifestyle can make preparing and eating a nourishing meal challenging. Meal replacements can be the answer to this, as they are formulated to replace a meal’s worth of macronutrients and micronutrients.

Various meal replacements can be found in the forms of bars, shakes and powders. Meal replacements can be incorporated into your diet to either gain, maintain or lose weight.  Meal replacements are usually high in protein and fibre, which can help increase fullness and satiety. Calories are easier to track using meal replacements because they are premeasured portions of carbs, fats, proteins, and fibre.

Not all meal replacements are created equal, and everybody has their own nutritional needs; therefore, there is no one size fits all meal replacement. The Man Shake meal replacement has soared in popularity, and in this blog, I will be answering the most frequently asked questions about the meal replacement shake.

What Is The Man Shake?

The Man Shake was created to help Australian blokes to lose weight without losing the beer. The mission of The Man Shake is to help everyday people to feel great and be the best version of themselves.

The Man Shake is a blend of whey protein, fibre from superfoods including flaxseed, chia seeds and psyllium husk and low GI carbohydrate from sweet potato.

How Does The Man Shake Work?

The Man Shake is made to be followed with the Man Shake program, which is two shakes, two snacks and one meal daily. The Man Shake is also a budget-friendly option costing just $3.33 per Shake.

What’s In The Man Shake?

The Man Shake contains a blend of whey protein, fibre from superfoods including flaxseed, chia seeds and psyllium husk and low GI carbohydrates from sweet potato. The meal replacement shake also contains 25 vitamins and minerals, a natural fat-burning formula to assist with weight loss.

Is The Man Shake Gluten Free?

Yes, The Man Shake is gluten-free.

How Much Sugar Is In The Man Shake?

There is 2.4g of sugar per serving of the Man Shake.

Does The Man Shake Work?

The Man Shake website is full of testimonials of success stories when used as a meal replacement and in conjunction with exercise.

Where Is The Man Shake Sold?

It is available in Coles, IGA supermarkets, Woolworths, The Man Shake website and Nutrition Warehouse.

How Do I Use The Man Shake Shaker?

In a shaker, add 400ml-600ml of water with 2 levels scoops of the Man Shake and shake to mix. Pro tip: Always add water or your preferred liquid first, then the powder to mix smoothly.

How Many Calories in the Man Shake?

The recommended 2 scoops of the Man Shake, mixed with water, contain 209 calories.

The recommended daily intake of calories is 2,500 calories for adult men and 2,000 calories for adult women.

Daily calorie intake can vary from individual to individual, including lifestyle factors, activity levels, age and weight loss or weight gain goals.

What’s The Difference Between The Man Shake and The Lady Shake?

While tasting similarly, the Man Shake and Lady Shake have different nutritional profiles.

The Lady Shake contains 28 grams of protein and 204 calories per serving, while The Man Shake contains 30 grams of protein and 209 calories per serving.

The Lady Shake has added collagen for hair, skin and nail health in addition to milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate while The Man Shake contains only milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate.

The Lady Shake also contains more iron than The Man Shake, with each serve containing 4.5mg compared with 2.8mg in the Man Shake.

What Can I Add To The Man Shake?

The Man Shake recommends 400ml-600ml of water mixed with two scoops. Alternatively, milk can also be added instead of water if you prefer a creamier and thicker consistency.

 If you’re worried about the extra calories, here is a breakdown of different types of milk per 250ml serve:

• Full cream dairy milk- 160 calories
• Lite dairy milk- 115 calories
• Unsweetened almond milk- 42 calories
• Unsweetened coconut milk- 45 calories
• Soy milk- 55 calories
• Oat milk- 120 calories

Bananas are also a delicious addition and make the shake more filling. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are also nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich fruits to add to the shake. Spinach is also a great addition to shakes as I find it quite flavourless when mixed in but full of antioxidants.

Does The Man Shake Really Work?

Yes, The Man Shake can help you achieve your weight loss goals if you follow The Man Shake program. The resulting weight loss is due to the reduced calories, which will put the individual in a calorie deficit; therefore, weight loss will occur. Meal replacement shakes in the short term work well for initial weight loss; however, in the long term, they may not be suitable as it is challenging to maintain eating one meal a day and replacing two meals with shakes.

Is The Man Shake Healthy? 

The Man Shake can be healthy if used correctly by following the Man Shake program. It is not recommended to replace all meals with only the Man Shake.

As a holistic nutritionist, I always recommend food first, and you can still lose weight without using meal replacement shakes; however, the Man Shake can be an option for individuals who are time-poor or want a kick start to their weight loss goals.

In the long-term, it is important for people to develop a healthy relationship with food and weight loss can still be achieved without using meal replacement shakes and eating three meals a day with snacks.

 

 

 

 

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