There is no doubt that of all the medifast foods, shakes are probably the most popular. These drinks are tasty, filling, and packed with protein and nutrients. They are also quite convenient and easy to consume. I am often asked if you can buy or order them individually or if you have to order a package. I will address these concerns in the next article.
Medifast Shakes: Options, Nutrition, Flavors and Taste:Before I start ordering, I want to go over the options you have as well as the nutrition that the shakes contain. Basically, there are three main options, the 55, the 70 and the ready to drink. You have to mix the 55 and 70 in a blender. I actually prefer this because it allows me to control the texture and add sugar free syrups or whipped cream. These are really easy to prepare.
The main difference between 55 and 70 is the protein content. The 70 is more for sporty men or women. Most women will go for the 55. The flavors available for these are Banana Cream, Dutch Chocolate, Swiss Mocha, French Vanilla, Strawberry Cream, and Orange Cream. I don’t like most cream flavors that much. The exception to this is the banana. I like that. But, most of the time, I go for chocolate, usually the Dutch variety, and add caramel or raspberry syrup. These shakes contain about 90 calories, 11 grams of protein, and only 8 grams of sugars. They also contain a large amount of your daily needs of more than 25 vitamins and minerals.
Ready-to-drink shakes are already prepared for you. Basically, this is a juice box for dieters. You put the draw in the box and there is nothing to mix or mix. Obviously these are the most convenient, but you can’t control the texture and these seem thicker to me. I keep these in my bag so I always have something available, but mostly, I stick with the blender type. They are available in Dutch Chocolate and French Vanilla. Nutritionally, these are similar to the 55, but contain slightly less sugar.
There are also options for people with health conditions that the company calls “special shakes.” There are options for diabetics, people with heart or joint problems, women approaching hormonal changes, and people who want extra antioxidants. The flavors are typically chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. These are typically the 55 shakes with some carbs removed (in the case of diabetics) and some ingredients added (antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, hormonal herbs, etc.) depending on the health issue being addressed.
Ordering Medifast shakes as part of a package and individually: There is a wide variety of shakes that come with the Women’s 55 pack. This is the cheapest way to order them. And while I know some people don’t realize this, you won’t be consuming just shakes if you’re going to be on this diet full time. You will eat five of these meals per day and with a monthly package, you are given a variety of 143 meals, with drinks being only part of it.
However, if you are only interested in shakes, you can order them individually. They often come by the box (usually 7) or by the case (usually 24). There is about $15 per box and about $60 per box.