Despite his previous reservations, when it comes to liquid diets Dr Michael Mosley is a fan of some replacements. But he made it clear people should not have them for “every meal”.
“They should be used as a reboot rather than a way of life,” he said.
An Oxford University study found that an 800 calorie soup and shake plan resulted in greater weight loss in obese patients than a “slow and steady” approach.
While it’s a controversial weight loss technique, Dr Mosley claimed that he was able to reverse his type 2 diabetes 10 years ago by going on a liquid diet.
His transformation saw him lose 10kg and has been able to keep it off over the years.
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But he emphasised that the meal replacement shakes need to be “fairly low in carbs, contain plenty of protein, enough fat and decent amounts of fibre to keep you feeling full and encourage fat burning,” if they’ve got any place in a weight loss programme.
He also said: “Shakes could result in a reduction in cravings”.
The shake recipes on his Fast 800 diet also include healthy fats to promote satiety and absorption of the vital vitamins.
Source: Daily Express | Diet
