Questions & Answers about Formula 1 Meal Replacement Shakes

By David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N. Chairman of the Herbalife Medical and Scientific Advisory Boards 

Easy, fast, tasty and packed with good nutrition! Dr. David Heber answers questions about why Herbalife Formula 1 shakes as meal replacements are a healthy meal.

Q: What do Formula 1 shakes contain to make them a healthy, satisfying meal?

A: Formula 1 shakes contain high quality soy protein, healthy carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients to provide the cells of your body what they need for optimum health.* You will be able to tell the difference from your usual breakfast after the very first shake.

Q: Is the soy protein in Formula 1 beneficial to both men and women?

A: Yes, the soy protein in Formula 1 meal replacement shakes is definitely beneficial for both men and women. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate the benefits of soy protein for heart health when included as part of a healthy, low-fat diet, which is why Formula 1 has a healthy heart symbol on every label (except Tropical Fruit flavor, which contains less soy).*

Q: How can one product, Formula 1, be ideal for weight loss, weight gain and weight maintenance?

A: Research shows that drinking two shakes a day and eating one healthy meal will lead to weight loss, while having three shakes a day as well as normal meals will lead to gain weight and one shake a day will keep the weight off for years. Formula 1 shakes is the ideal meal for everyone, whether they want to lose weight, keep off the weight they have lost or just maintain their naturally healthy weight.*

Q: If I’m lactose intolerant, can I use soy milk to make a shake?

A: Yes, simply add soy milk to Formula 1 shakes and you should have no problem.* By the way, most humans are lactose intolerant to some degree. You lose nothing when you substitute soy milk for dairy milk from a health standpoint. 

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