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11/02/09 08:16 AM

"I want to replace one meal with EAS myoplex lite drink. It is high in protein from whey. Will substitution drinks like this cause problems?"
Asked By: threebears  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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Replacement rink is part of Body-for-life program. each drink has: 180 cal., fat 1.5g sat .05, trans 0g, choles 20mg,sodium 20mg,potass470mg, Total carbs 20g, fiber 3g, sugar 1g protein 25g (mostly from whey) Me - 62, type 2 1 year, bg 150-170 avg. +/- 30 both ways. Note: exercise WILL increase on this program. Fairly sedentary at this time due to now-ending illness. More info about body-for life can be found at: www.bodyforlife.com Thanks

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11/11/09 10:13 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

From the nutrition information you provided and on the website, it appears that the drink is not likely to cause problems for most healthy people if only one serving a day is taken as a meal replacement. In addition to protein, it contains other extra nutrients.

Talk with your doctor to determine if the amounts of protein and other nutrients are safe for YOU. Each person's health situation is different. Your doctor has detailed information on you and can tell you if these additional nutrients will have any influence on your health or the medicines that you are taking.

Since you have been sedentary, be sure to increase your .physical activity gradually. Continue to check your blood glucose (sugar) levels to determine how your body responds to your meal and exercise plan.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE,CPT
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