Liquid diets

Question
Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks like Slim Fast, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Ensure, Boost or Special K protein shakes?

Answer
Hi Chris,

I wouldn't recommend living on a liquid diet unless it was out of complete necessity.  The problems with drinking meal replacements is the high sugar content and lack of fiber and 'fresh' vitamins and minerals found in fruit and vegetables.  You are likely to experience cramps, nausea, diarrhea and constipation as you are no longer consuming solid foods. It is also usually less calories than the body needs which causes slow metabolism for the body to conserve energy.  You could even end up with a serious issue like gall stones.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with a follow up question.

Best of luck,
Lea

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