Becoming Healthy Australia

For How Long Can I Use Body Talk Mealshakes?

2008-03-18T14:35:00.000-07:00

It is OK to keep having a Body Talk Mealshake in the place of a meal for as long as you wish.

Mealshakes are not medicines, they are food.

But it is important to eat a variety of foods for good nutrition so, if you wish to keep replacing a meal with a Mealshake, select you other meals carefully.

I have been having a Mealshake and an piece of fruit for breakfast for many years.

What Can I Do to Avoid a Plateau in My Weight Loss?

2008-03-18T14:33:00.000-07:00

There is no magic when it comes to losing weight. A high initial weight loss (eg 9Kg in 5 weeks) is due to a loss of about 5Kg of body tissue (mostly fat) and 4kg of body water. You lose the water because the glycogen that your body uses as an energy supply in the early days of a diet also holds water. When that glycogen is replaced water is regained. This is when you might experience a "plateau".
The reality of weight loss is that it is only possible to lose about 0.5 - 1kg of body tissue per week. If you stick with a weight loss plan of about 1000 Calories per day, and persist through the plateaux, your weight loss will resume.

Body Talk Mealshakes and Lactose Intolerance

2008-03-18T14:30:00.000-07:00

Lactose is the sugar (disaccharide) in milk and dairy foods. An intolerance stems from a lack of the enzyme lactase in a person's gut. This lack may be partial or complete hence some people can tolerate a small amount od dairy foods whilst others are unable to tolerate any. Body Talk Mealshakes a milk-based and contain lactose. I suggest to poeple with a lactase deficiency that they try one shake a day and monitor the situation. It won't harm them.

Body Talk Mealshakes and Diabetes

2008-03-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

Body Talk Mealshakes are suitable for use by Type II diabetics whose condition is controlled by diet. Each serve provides 12g protein, 1.8g fat, 35g carbohydrate and 210 Calories (880kJ). The shakes are substantially skimmed milk powder, and contain lactose from the milk solids along with other carbohydrates needed to provide the balance of 210 Calories and to make the product taste good "like a milk shake should".
Our Mealshakes have not been measured for their glycaemic index, however we have received many reports from Type II Diabetics who use our product. They say the carbohydrates are absorbed relatively slowly and have not created problems with blood sugar levels.
There are two important points to consider:
1. If you are an overweight Type II diabetic, weight loss will help control your condition.
2. There is no easy way to lose weight. Meal replacements will not do it for you (good advice is most important) but Mealshakes may make your diet easier and more enjoyable.

Insulin -dependent diabetics should not use Body Talk Mealshakes without medical supervision

Mixed Berry Mealshake Smoothie

2008-03-17T22:05:00.000-07:00

1 Body Talk Strawberry Maltsachet

1 cup cold water or low fat milk as directed

1/2 cup frozen or fresh raspberries and/or blueberries

Blend and enjoy