Meal Replacement Powders (MRP)

Meal replacement powders, or MRPs as they are often called, are similar to the typical protein powders we have come to be so well associated with. However, while a typical protein powder offers basically just protein, MRPs are a complete meal that is ready when you are.

Meal replacement powders contain not only protein, but they are also higher in carbohydrate content than the typical protein powder. While a protein powder may have around 4 to 5 grams (or often less) of carbohydrates, MRPs generally come in a 2:1 or 1:1 protein to carb ratio. This is similar to the nutritional profile you would get with a whole food meal, and hence the name “meal replacement powder.”