| | The Pro-MR meal replacement is a meal replacement system for people who wish to control their calorie intake.
Pro-MR comes in the form of sachets, to which you add water for a shake containing an entire meal's worth of nutrients. Each serving - just under a pint when mixed - provides a low-calorie, high-protein meal that is thicker, more satisfying and more filling than the more mainstream products that we have tried.
The Pro-MR system is optimised for men's nutritional intakes. For a system more suitable for women, try the Pro-MS for women system (though both are quite similar, and there is no harm in men taking Pro-MS, or women taking Pro-MR).
We chose this particular system because it has many of the features of the mainstream meal replacements, but is a professional system with a more well-thought-out nutritional profile. It is suitable for people who are looking to either lose weight, or are on a fitness regime that requires protein without the calories. Anybody can take these shakes. It's simply a low-calorie, nutritional, meal-replacement system.
You can safely replace one or two of your daily meals with this, but do eat at least one full solid meal per day, and also some healthy snacks. As with all fitness programmes, you will also need to do some exercise.
Here we list the features of the Pro-MR system.
No sugar
Pro-MR meal replacement sachets contain no added sugar. Instead, the primary source of energy is maltodextrin (corn starch), which at the levels present in the drink has a low glycemic load (GL). Some of the consumer shake brands that contain sugar will cause an immediate and large boost in your blood sugar levels, followed by a spike in the production of insulin which will then lower your blood sugar levels very quickly - leading to further hunger.
The blend of carbs+slow-release protein in Pro-MR will keep you fuller for longer.
Many of the market-leading meal replacement brands contain surprisingly large amounts of sugar, and do not fill you up for long.
No need to add milk
The leading brands tend to make you buy your own milk. With the Pro-MR shakes, you simply add water. It contains milk solids already, and still tastes exactly like a milkshake.
Varied Protein
This meal-replacement shake has a more varied mix of proteins than most:
- Micellar casein is a particular milk protein that comes in the form of long polymers that are digested slowly - meaning slow release. This has been shown to be anti-catabolic, preventing the destruction of lean muscle tissue. Many other meal replacement shakes contain denatured milk proteins that are less effective.
- Whey protein high fraction concentrate is a high-quality protein derived from whey. It is hydrolised (partly broken down) so that it is absorbed more quickly by the body. Hence, this is a fast-release protein that complements the other proteins in the shake. The protein is processed without heat in order to preserve the nutrients (e.g. cysteine) that would be destroyed by heating.
- Peptide Bonded Glutamine is an amino acid that is found in large amounts in human muscle, and is often only present in small quantities in the human diet. In addition, it promotes a healthy gut and elevates human growth hormone (hGH). Amino acids are absorbed by molecular weight and peptide bonded amino acids are heavier than free form.
- Egg White has a high level of the amino acid cysteine, which is a key amino acid in maintaining muscle mass and helps protect the liver. Cysteine (Non Essential Amino Acid) plays an important role in the production of Glutathione (a small protein), which is the bodies primary anti-oxidant, which neutralises free radicals and enhances the immune system which is important in the manufacture of muscle growth.
This is an excellent range of proteins that is just not found in the leading brands. The protein is important for muscle repair following exercise.
Probiotics
This meal-replacement system contains bifidus and acidophilus, which are both important types of "friendly bacteria".
Vitamins and Minerals
These meal replacement shakes contain a healthy balance of the vitamins and minerals found in most multivitamin supplements, including Vitamins A, D, C, E and various B forms, as well as iron, zinc and iodine. See below for a full list.
Substantial
Each sachet is added to 450ml of water to make up almost a pint (remember that the 72g sachet adds considerable volume too). The shakes are thick and fill you up for a long time, particularly because they contain complex carbs instead of sugar.
Ingredients:
Pro MR proprietary structured protein blend (milk protein cultured with bifidus, acidophilus, and yogurt organisms, Peptide bonded glutamine, whey protein from high fraction concentrate, egg white), Maltodextrin, Dutch process cocoa, vitamins and minerals (Dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, dipotassium phosphate, salt, sodium citrate, magnesium oxide, choline bitartate, ascorbic acid, d-alpha tocopheryl Acetate, ferrous fumarate, Niacinamide, beta carotene, zinc oxide, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulphate, vitamin D3, Copper Sulphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine hydrochloride, chromium chloride, Cobalamin Concentrate (vitamin B12), Folic acid, Biotin, Sodium molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodate, Calcium Iodate), Proprietary Metabolic Fat Blend, (sunflower oil, medium chain triglcerides, lecithin), natural and artificial flavours, cellulose gum, sucralose.
Nutritional Information | Nutritional Information | per sachet | RDA where applicable |
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| Calories | 270 | 10.8% | | Protein | 42 grams | 82% | | Carbohydrates | 19 grams | 11% | | Of which Fibre | 2 grams | | | and sugars | 2 grams | | | Fat | 3 grams | 5% | | of which saturated | 1 gram | 5% | | + trans fats | 0g | 0% | | Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% | | Sodium | 380mg | 16% | | Potassium | 800mg | 23% | | Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 1500IU | 30% | | Vitamin D | 240IU | 60% | | Niacin | 20mg | 100% | | Biotin | 180mcg | 60% | | Vitamin C | 36mg | 60% | | Vitamin E | 18IU | 60% | | Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 60% | | Pantothenic Acid | 6mg | 40% | | Zinc | 6mg | 40% | | Calcium | 1000mg | 100% | | Magnesium | 300mg | 30% | | Thiamin | 0.9mg | 60% | | Folic acid | 200mcg | 50% | | Phosphorus | 900mg | 90% | | Copper | 0.8mg | 40% | | Iron | 8mg | 50% | | Riboflavin | 1mg | 60% | | Vitamin B12 | 3mcg | 50% | | Iodine | 60mcg | 40% | | Chromium | 50mcg | 40% | | Manganese | 1mg | 50% | | Selenium | 30mcg | 42% | | Choline | 80mg | | | Molybdenum | 60mcg | 80% |
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