Whole foods better than shakes?

redneil75 · 30-08-2006, 07:22 PM

Often hear this is the case but can any one give me an explanation as to why?

razg · 30-08-2006, 10:54 PM

Fiber, micronutrients, phytonutrients, reduced glycemic index, general health, satiety.

**LeeB** · 31-08-2006, 09:06 AM

as a whole yes food is better.

i.e. a healthy balanced meal containing all the nutrients you need will be better than a meal replacement shake.

however a meal replacement shake is much better than say... a frozen chicken curry.... cos it will probably have more nutrients in it.

whole foods also digest slower meaning in general the body gets a much better timed release of nutrients...

also, a protein shake, is simply protein.. with nothing really else added... its basically a chicken breast in a drink... its not a meal... just a protein source.

there are times however when supplements (protein shakes etc. etc.) are a much better option than whole foods!

we all use supplements... but as the word says.. it is simply to supplement our diets.. they should not be relied upon over food! (unless you have some kind of medical condition) they are a solid addition to any sensible bodybuilding or fitness diet though...

have a look at the articles section at www.extremenutrition.co.uk ...theres plenty of articles on there which will go into this subject more deeply and hopefully clear this up for you.

also not all supplement companies put the same quality of ingredients into their supplements.. so just because something has the same name.. it doesnt mean its the same quality of product!

Nick500 · 31-08-2006, 09:51 AM

Great answer there Lee

***PScarb*** · 31-08-2006, 01:51 PM

Excellant post Lee....

i must add that due to my job i use MRP shakes when i diet for comps with great effects, whole foods are better but supplements are getting so good now a days that as long as you use sparingly they can be a great addition....

redneil75 · 01-09-2006, 11:06 PM

Thanks Lee, nice to hear things explained properly, i hate just taking things as a given without questioning them and as i said in the post,i had never heard an explanation for this before.

30-08-2006, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,921 Rep Power:	as a whole yes food is better. i.e. a healthy balanced meal containing all the nutrients you need will be better than a meal replacement shake. however a meal replacement shake is much better than say... a frozen chicken curry.... cos it will probably have more nutrients in it. whole foods also digest slower meaning in general the body gets a much better timed release of nutrients... also, a protein shake, is simply protein.. with nothing really else added... its basically a chicken breast in a drink... its not a meal... just a protein source. there are times however when supplements (protein shakes etc. etc.) are a much better option than whole foods! we all use supplements... but as the word says.. it is simply to supplement our diets.. they should not be relied upon over food! (unless you have some kind of medical condition) they are a solid addition to any sensible bodybuilding or fitness diet though... have a look at the articles section at www.extremenutrition.co.uk ...theres plenty of articles on there which will go into this subject more deeply and hopefully clear this up for you. also not all supplement companies put the same quality of ingredients into their supplements.. so just because something has the same name.. it doesnt mean its the same quality of product! ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,232 Rep Power:	Great answer there Lee ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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*PScarb* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,012 Rep Power:	Excellant post Lee.... i must add that due to my job i use MRP shakes when i diet for comps with great effects, whole foods are better but supplements are getting so good now a days that as long as you use sparingly they can be a great addition.... ______________________ www.omegalabs.co.uk http://www.extremenutrition.co.uk/at...ough/index.php

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redneil75 Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 24 Rep Power:	Thanks Lee, nice to hear things explained properly, i hate just taking things as a given without questioning them and as i said in the post,i had never heard an explanation for this before.