A Balanced Diet = a Cookie in Each Hand
Written: Dec 17 '00
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Pros: Cappuccino Flavor
Cons: Can't serve it hot
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| fresca's Full Review: Slim Fast Shakes |
I bring a Slim Fast shake with me to work. I've been doing it since my hectic days as an Emergency Department Nurse. There were days I'd literally be too busy to eat and while I was working 12 hour shifts I needed to take in some kind of nourishment or I'd get down right cranky. (There are some who used harsher adjectives to describe my outlook but I'm sticking with cranky) I may have been too busy to eat but drinking on the run was possible. Chocolate is good but my favorite flavor continues to be Cappuccino Delight. I find the fruit flavors a little too sweet for my taste. Since, sadly, a balanced diet is NOT a Cookie in each hand and food eaten in a hurry or on the run tends to be less than Nutritious Slim Fast shakes are a tasty alternative.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Can (325mL)
Calories 220
Calories From Fat 15
Note: Percentages represent the recommended daily allowance
Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 600mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 36g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 35% ->Keeps skin, eyes, teeth and bones healthy
Vitamin C 100% ->Antioxidant - Essential for healthy blood vessels, bones, and teeth
Calcium 40% ->Needed for healthy bones
Iron 15%
Vitamin D 35% ->Needed for healthy bones
Vitamin E 100% ->Antioxidant - protects membranes of the nervous, muscle, and cardiovascular system
Vitamin K 25% ->Needed for blood clotting
Thiamin 35% ->Needed for carbohydrate metabolism and release of energy from food
Riboflavin 35% -> Helps cells use oxygen, promotes tissue repair and healthy skin
Niacin 35% ->Essential for cell metabolism and absorption of carbohydrates. Also needed for healthy skin
Vitamin B6 35% ->Needed for healthy teeth, gums, blood vessels, nervous system, and red blood cells
Folate 30% ->Needed for DNA synthesis
Vitamin B12 35% ->Needed for normal nerve cell activity
Biotin 35% ->Needed for healthy circulatory system and skin
Pantothenic Acid 35% ->Helps the body convert carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy
Phosphorus 40% ->Helps regulate the release of energy
Iodine 35% ->Needed to make thyroid hormones, which are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body
Magnesium 35% ->Needed for bone, protein, and fatty acid formation
Zinc 15% ->Needed to repair wounds, maintain fertility, synthesize protein, help cells reproduce, preserve vision, boost immunity, and protect against free radicals, among other functions
Selenium 25% ->May help protect the body from cancer
Manganese 35% ->Needed for healthy skin, bone, and cartilage formation, as well as glucose tolerance
Chromium 35% ->A trace mineral that plays a role in the metabolism of glucose, fat, and protein.
Molybdenum 35% ->Needed for the metabolism of iron
Taste
As I mentioned Cappuccino is my favorite but the chocolates are also very good. They are slightly thicker than a glass of milk to help with the illusion of a milkshake. The effect is creamy, slightly sweet, and a hint of Cappuccino.
Recommended:
Yes
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fresca
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Member: Fresca
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Reviews written: 135
Trusted by: 102 members
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