The Scoop On Protein Shakes, Meal Replacements, And Weight Gainers

Eating to gain can be a relentless task. After a while, it just gets hard to consume all those damn calories. There are a few ways to get some extra calories, and I'll talk about three in particular.

Protein shakes, meal replacements (MRP), and weight gainers provide relatively fast and convenient ways to get those extra calories, but they're not all the same. Which one is right for you? It depends.

Protein Shakes

As the most versatile and least expensive of these three options, protein shakes are probably the most useful supplement. Compared to meal replacements and weight gainers, protein shakes are lower in calories, carbohydrates, fats, and sugars, and usually contain fewer than 150 calories per serving.

Protein shakes come in two forms. Standard protein powder comes in a tub and must be mixed with a liquid such as water, milk, or almond milk. Ready-to-drink (RTD) protein comes in a can or bottle. The RTD version is by far the most convenient. All you need to do is grab the...

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