The world of nutrition is a rapidly evolving and ever-changing beast. It’s not just the number of health foods, powders, and supplements on our shelves that have changed—it’s the way we think about nutrition.
In recent years, a new movement has emerged. Many people are choosing to live healthier lives, and they are turning to food replacements instead of processed foods. Not only that but people have less and less time to themselves for shopping, cooking, and preparing meals ahead of time.
These food replacements are not only healthy, but they also provide the same amount of calories and nutrients as the food they replace. Huel is one of the most well-known food replacements to hit the market. But, how Huel can help you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle?
What is Huel?
Huel is a meal replacement powder that is designed to provide all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is a complete meal that contains a balanced macronutrient profile for all the health nuts out there.
The formula contains an excellent balance of protein (30g), carbohydrates (37g), fats (30g), vitamins, and minerals. Huel offers products that are gluten-free and 100% free of any animal products so it is a great option for vegetarians and vegans who often struggle to find something that fits their dietary needs.
Huel was introduced in 2015, making it a little late to the game - Soylent got there first- but it’s currently the most successful meal replacement on the market.
Since its introduction, the company has continued to make revisions to the formula to improve taste, nutrition, and texture. In addition to Huel v3.0, there is also a high-protein/low-carb version called Huel Black Edition. You can find Huel in some select stores and supermarkets but it is most readily available online.
Weight Loss
Huel is a great tool to support you in your weight loss journey. Huel’s most powerful features for supporting weight loss are that it’s nutritionally dense and offers precise calorie control.
The idea is that it replaces low-nutrient, caloric meals with a nutrient-dense, calorically controlled replacement. Hence the “replacement” part of the name.
If you combine the precise calorie control that Huel offers with a calorie tracker like MyFitness Pal or Noom it can really help you find success. Of course, you can’t expect to be successful if your OTHER meals include pizza, candy, and sweets, but you get the idea.
Convenience
For anyone out there that has tried meal prepping as a weight loss tool, I feel your pain. It’s time-consuming; the trips to the grocery store, cooking all of the food, measuring portions (if you’re into that), and doling it out into individual containers. By the time you’re done, you’ve eaten up a whole Sunday afternoon.
Huel (and meal replacement shakes in general) does away with some, or most, of that process. It only takes a minute or two tops to mix up your shake and be done with it. And again, for those of you out there with dietary restrictions that tend to be time-consuming to prep for, Huel can fit help there too.
Huel Powder v3.0 is vegan and vegetarian-friendly, and Huel Gluten-free v3.0 is vegan and vegetarian-friendly and of course, gluten-free. Finally, Huel Black Edition is gluten-free, keto (only 6g of carbs), vegan, and vegetarian-friendly.
Huel is a great meal replacement product but it's not the only option. Soylent, Transparent Lab’s MRP, MyProtein Meal Replacements, and PhenQ Meal Shake are other options to consider.
Huel is extremely transparent about the ingredients and nutritional aspects of its products which makes it a great alternative to other meal replacements that are not as up-front about the ingredients they use.
Some other meal replacement powders can be synthetic tasting or have an offputting texture. If it doesn’t mix well or taste good you won’t enjoy your shakes and that’s the last thing you want (or need!) when you’re dieting or too busy to stop and make a meal.
All that having been said, Huel is the winner for me. The variety of flavors, complete nutrient profile, and budget-friendly cost per meal simply put Huel ahead of the competition.
If you’re looking for a convenient meal replacement don’t hesitate. Give Huel a try!
