Medifast shakes are a central component of the Medifast weight-loss program. The shakes are soy-based and provide you with 11 grams of protein and 24 essential vitamins and nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, Zinc, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, and more. The shakes come in six different flavors and are vegetarian-friendly since they are based in soy and not animal milk. Different formulas are available for men and women which are tailored toward the differing nutritional needs of the sexes. There are also specialty Medifast shakes for diabetics and for patients with arthritis (Joint Health shakes). Even though Medifast shakes are meal replacement shakes, there are also appetite suppressing specialty shakes for people who still struggle with the unhealthy urge to overeat.
The six flavors of Medifast shakes include French Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate, Banana Crème, Orange Crème, Strawberry Crème, and Swiss Mocha. The French Vanilla flavor is light, neutral, simple, and accessible. This is a good flavor to stock up on, since it’s hard to get tired of it. The Dutch Chocolate should appeal to a lot of people too, especially (of course) chocolate lovers. Banana Crème has a similar flavor to banana pudding, and Orange Crème is similar to orange sherbet. The Strawberry Crème shake unfortunately has received a lot of poor reviews (it tastes a bit cloying according to most reviewers) but may still appeal if you really like the taste of artificial strawberry or just want a change. Swiss Mocha is formulated to taste similar to coffee.
A lot of people who are thinking of doing the Medifast program want to know whether the shakes taste or feel “chalky.” Most customers report that they are pleasantly surprised by the texture and flavor of the shakes, and that overall they are quite smooth and drinkable. They are also versatile. You don’t need to drink a Medifast shake as is—you can also modify it using a recipe you find online or one which you invent on your own. There are complex recipes and also simple modifications which can make Medifast shakes more enjoyable.
An example of a complex recipe would be to take the Swiss Mocha Medifast shake and mix in 8 ounces of water with a bit of stevia or another sweetener of your choice. Add in a teaspoon of instant coffee and a dash of cinnamon for a different flavor.
One simple idea to jazz up a Medifast shake is to add some low fat or no fat whipped cream and then freeze the shake. The result is a dessert-like concoction which has a slightly different flavor and texture. Another great idea is to add a sugar-free, fat-free syrup to a shake to flavor it. For example, you could add caramel or raspberry syrup to a vanilla or chocolate shake to enhance the flavor and add a little complexity. Even though there are six flavors of Medifast shake, you may get bored of them if you don’t spice them up a bit—which is where little modifications like this can come in useful. There’s no limit to the variation you can create with a little ingenuity.
You can purchase a box of Medifast shakes online for $16.50; each box contains 7 servings in a flavor of your choice. If you discover you aren’t happy with the flavor you bought, you can go online to Medifast forums and trade off flavors you don’t like to other customers for flavors you prefer. There are many people who enjoy losing weight with the Medifast program, and the Medifast community is also a great source for shake recipes.
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