Diet Shakes are one of the best sellers at Echo Supplements and there is a reason for this - they are the perfect way to lose fat in a sensible and sustainable way. There are two types of diet shake which you should know about: those that are meant to replace meals, and those that are meant to replace a regular protein shake.

First of all we have diet shakes which are suitable for replacing small meals. This is how most calorie controlled diets work; you drink 2-3 diet shakes per day and this means you feel full and have more control over your daily calorie intake. Sports nutrition diet shakes take this a step further and tend to focus heavily on the protein component of the meal (rather than carbohydrates) which helps with muscle repair as well as making you feel fuller for longer. Some meal replacement diet shakes also include fat loss ingredients such as CLA, Green Tea or L-Carnitine to further help with fat loss.

Next is those diet shakes which are regular protein shakes with added fat loss ingredients (CLA, Green Tea and L-Carnitine are the most common) designed to replace a regular protein shake. The advantage of this is that if you're already drinking 2-3 protein shakes per day then swapping for a diet protein shake is easy and introduces effective fat loss ingredients without having to remember to take extra pills.

Another advantage of this type of product is that they tend to be very low carbohydrate. This makes them more versatile as you can add your own carbohydrates when required (eg. oats or a banana) alongside the shake. The downside of this type of product is that unlike meal replacement diet shakes, they generally aren't suitable as replacements for several meals per day due to a lack of added vitamins and minerals.

If you need any advice on which diet shake to choose please don't hesitate to get in touch!