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Natural Factors RealEasy™ with PGX® Whey Meal Replacement, Strawberry Flavour (885 g)
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About This Product
Natural Factors RealEasy with PGX Whey Meal Replacement in Strawberry Flavour is a whey protein shake mix for replacing a meal, made with the PGX fibre complex, vitamins, minerals, lecithin and MCTs. A 63 g serving of 2 scoops gives 230 Calories and 25 g of protein. The 885 g tub makes about 14 shakes.
Nutrition per serving
Each 63 g serving lists 230 Calories, 25 g of protein, 8 g of fat (4 g saturated) and 18 g of carbohydrate. That carbohydrate breaks down into 4 g of fibre, 5 g of sugars and 5 g of sugar alcohol from xylitol. Sodium is 460 mg and potassium 600 mg. With 5 g of sugars, this flavour has half the sugars of the Chocolate.
The protein source is 32.5 g of whey concentrate and isolate per serving, with 2.7 g of leucine among its amino acids. Each serving also holds 5 g of PGX (konjac-mannan, xanthan gum and sodium alginate), 5.8 g of lecithin and 2.3 g of medium chain triglycerides. Added vitamins and minerals include 75% of the recommended daily intake for niacin, 62% for vitamin B1, 54% for zinc, 31% for calcium, 29% for magnesium and 14% for iron. The full panel is under Ingredients.
Ingredients and allergens
The list opens with whey protein, soy lecithin, the PGX complex, xylitol and organic cane sugar. Beet root powder gives the pink colour, and natural flavours supply the strawberry taste. It contains milk and soy, and the label states it has no wheat, gluten, yeast, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts, no GMOs, and no artificial colours, preservatives or sweeteners. It is suitable for vegetarians.
How it compares
Against the Chocolate Flavour whey tub (940 g, 67 g servings), Strawberry has fewer Calories (230 against 240), less carbohydrate (18 g against 22 g) and more lecithin. Protein is the same 25 g. If you avoid dairy, RealEasy With PGX Vegan Meal Replacement is the plant-protein version. Regenerlife High Alpha Whey Protein Meal Replacement is another Natural Factors whey option, without PGX.
How to use it
Shake or blend 2 scoops (63 g) with 250 to 500 mL of water until smooth and drink it straight away, since it thickens quickly. Use it once or twice a day as a meal replacement. When you first start, use 1 scoop (32.5 g) in 125 to 250 mL of water and increase to 2 scoops over time. Drinking 250 to 500 mL of water after it is part of the directions. For a pudding, chill the mixed shake in a bowl for an hour. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits adults who want a lighter, fruit-flavoured whey shake to replace a meal. Anyone under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking medication should read the cautions and check with a health care practitioner.
RealEasy Whey Meal Replacement Strawberry FAQ
How much sugar is in a serving?
5 g of sugars and 5 g of sugar alcohol per 63 g serving.
How many shakes does the tub make?
About 14 servings of 63 g from the 885 g tub.
Can I mix it with milk?
The label directions use water. For a creamier, higher-Calorie shake, the label suggests skim milk.
What gives it the strawberry colour?
Beet root powder. The flavour comes from natural flavours.
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Quick Facts
How to Take
Directions
Add 2 scoops (63 g) of RealEasy powder to 250 to 500 mL of water and shake in a shaker cup or mix in a blender until smooth. Drink immediately after mixing, as it thickens quickly. Use 1 to 2 times daily as a meal replacement. When first taking RealEasy, begin with 1 scoop (32.5 g) in 125 to 250 mL of water and gradually increase to 2 scoops (63 g).
Serving option: Mix as above, pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to make a pudding.
Notice: A small percentage of people may initially experience minor digestive changes when taking PGX. Slowly work up to the full dose to give your body time to adjust. It is important to drink adequate amounts of water (250 to 500 mL) after taking PGX.
Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner if you are under 18 years of age, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any health concerns. If you are taking medication, take it one hour prior to or two hours after taking RealEasy. If your goal is to achieve weight loss, or if you are diabetic or on cholesterol lowering medications, consult a qualified health care practitioner prior to use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Full Ingredients
Nutritional Information
Per 2 scoops (63 g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 230 Cal (970 kJ) |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Linoleic acid | 1.8 g |
| n-3 linolenic acid | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Dietary fibre | 4 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Sugar alcohol | 5 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
Vitamins and Minerals
Percentage of recommended daily intake per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 62% |
| Vitamin B2 | 61% |
| Niacin | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 21% |
| Folacin | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid | 50% |
| Biotin | 75 mcg |
| Calcium | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 20% |
| Iron | 14% |
| Iodide | 27% |
| Magnesium | 29% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 54% |
| Manganese | 1 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Chromium | 20 mcg |
| Molybdenum | 25 mcg |
Additional Ingredients
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whey protein concentrate and isolate | 32.5 g |
| PGX (konjac-mannan, xanthan gum, sodium alginate) | 5 g |
| Lecithin | 5.8 g |
| Medium chain triglycerides | 2.3 g |
Ingredients
Whey protein [milk], Soy lecithin, PGX polysaccharides complex (glucomannan, xanthan gum, sodium alginate), Xylitol, Organic cane sugar, Medium chain triglycerides, Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, Potassium citrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium citrate, Beet root powder, Sodium chloride, Calcium citrate, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Zinc citrate, Niacinamide, Biotin, Ferrous fumarate, d-Alpha tocopheryl acetate, Beta-carotene, Copper chelate, Molybdenum citrate, Selenium chelate, Manganese citrate, Calcium pantothenate, Folic acid, Thiamine hydrochloride, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Potassium iodide, Chromium chelate, Vitamin D2, Natural flavours.
Allergens
Contains milk (whey protein) and soy (soy lecithin). No wheat, gluten, yeast, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts.