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A meal replacement is a shake, bar, soup or dessert designed to be a complete nutritional substitute for traditional food. Developed by our in-house nutritionists; each exante meal replacement is specially formulated to be high in protein, low-carb and enriched with over 27 vitamins and minerals. 1/3 of your NRV and perfectly balanced to give you everything your body needs.

Our meal replacement products contain 27 vitamins & minerals, 33% NRV (Nutrient Reference Value) and are specifically designed to support you on a weight management or weight loss* journey. Keep reading for our recommendations on how to use the products depending on your goal. Remember, this is just a guide, so if you’ve found another method to work for you, that’s totally fine too.

*Substituting two of the main daily meals of an energy restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss. Consume as part of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, maintaining an adequate daily fluid intake. ** Please consult your GP or Healthcare professional before starting a VLCD plan, or if you have a medical condition and are looking to change your diet.

For weight loss:

We recommend swapping2-3meals per day with exante meal replacements, followed by 400-600kcal healthy meals and snacks*.However, if anybody is unsure, we always recommend customers consult with a GP before embarking on a meal replacement diet.

* Substituting one your daily meals with a meal replacement for the maintenance of weight after weight loss. Consume as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, maintaining an adequate daily fluid intake. We recommend following the NHS guidance of drinking 2L of water per day to stay hydrated, and lightly exercising for 30 mins per day to stay active.

For Weight Management:

We recommend swapping 1 meal per day with an exante meal replacement. Consume balanced meals and snacks to help maintain your goal as part of a balanced diet* and healthy lifestyle. We recommend following the NHS guidance to drinking 2L of water per day to stay hydrated, and lightly exercising for 30 mins per day to stay active.

*The UK government recommends consuming 2,500 calories for males and 2,000 calories for females per day.

Total meal replacement diets or VLCD diets have been used in the UK for over 30 years. The limited amount of calories means that your body turns to its fat stores for energy, enabling you to lose weight quickly, naturally and safely. There has been a great deal of medical research into their effectiveness in reducing the risk of major weight-related diseases such as Type-2 diabetes and heart disease.

We want our products to be enjoyed as flexibly as possible and have therefore simplified our plans to ‘weight loss’, ‘weight control’ and ‘keto’. We made this change in January 2023, so it’s worth noting that any online blog posts or historic pages before this date may have outdated information. We are working our way to updating our full site, so please bear with us whilst this takes time.

Some customers have found consuming 800 calories or 1,200 calories to work well for them, however your daily calorie allowance is your preference. To ensure you’ll be in a calorie deficit, you can work out how many calories you need to maintain, and consume slightly less than the figure using the link here.

There’s no fear of ‘sins’ or ‘points’ with exante. We don't restrictor attach guilt to certain food groups. Instead, we understand that everybody has a different starting point, end goal, and relationship with food. Our products intend to inspire healthy habits and help you build a positive mindset towards your diet.

We encourage enjoying exante with a balanced diet. Incorporating lots of fruit, veg and protein. Plus, a healthy mixture of carbohydrates, grains and healthy fats. There are no restrictions on what you choose to make up those calories, but we encourage you to track these through food diaries or apps.

To increase flexibility even more, we have removed the ‘approved food list’, milk allowance and fruit restriction which was seta while ago. Eating these will not hinder your weight loss, ensuring you remain in a calorie deficit is the main principle of weight loss.

Meal replacements are a delicious and convenient way to help you control your calorie intake and are expertly nutritionally balanced to ensure you consume all the essential nutrients you need such as Protein, Fibre, Iron, Calcium and B vitamins.

Our meal replacement products are for following a calorie deficit plan, meaning they are high protein, fibre and contain 27 vitamins and minerals.

Our Keto shakes are designed for a keto diet, as they are sugar-free (as consumed) high in prebiotic gut-friendly* fibre, contain 7g MCT coconut and up to 15g healthy fats. For more information on the keto shakes, read here.

*A serving of Keto shakes contains at least 2.6g of your 12g per day chicory inulin (22% of the required daily intake), which helps to maintain regular gut function through more frequent bowel movements.

For best results, we’d recommend enjoying these shakes on a keto diet. However, the nutritional information is on the website should you want to incorporate them into your calorie-controlled plan.

All of our exante Meal Replacement Shakes have no gluten containing ingredients. However, they are manufactured in a facility that produces products containing milk, soy, eggs, nuts and wheat.

The simplest answer is to mix your shakes with 200ml of cold water. You can of course choose to mix them with milk for a creamier taste, however be mindful as this impacts your calories and therefore we would suggest sticking with water. The shakes also blend well with ice if you are more of a 'Frappe' lover!

No. You’re going to need more calories so your baby develops properly and it’s advisable to avoid Vitamin A supplements in pregnancy (all our products contain Vitamin A). Weight loss in pregnancy should only be attempted under medical supervision, so speak to your midwife or GP about the best way forward. If you are currently following a meal replacement diet and find out you’re pregnant then you need to stop and return to conventional food. Your GP/Midwife can support you with advice on a healthy diet during pregnancy.

Alcohol is not recommended on our weight loss plans. Alcohol has a lot of empty calories, which can slow down your weight loss progress. We understand that sometimes life can get in the way and social occasions, such as birthdays and Christmas make this difficult, but we advise to try avoid alcohol as much as possible.

Bloating and flatulence are common side effects with a drastic change to diet. All exante products contain a lot of fibre and this may be much more than what your body is used to. In time, your body will adjust to the high fibre intake. Since a lot of our products contain lactose, people who are lactose sensitive may benefit from option for our exante vegan range. If your bloating and flatulence continue, please consult your healthcare professional.

If you've embarked on a weight loss journey, you’re probably consuming much less food than usual. To keep it short, but sweet – if there’s less going in, there'll be less coming out. If you experience any changes to toilet habits that cannot be explained, please consult your healthcare profession for further advice.

The UK government states we should aim for 30g of fibre a day as part of a healthy balanced diet, however, many people don’t consume enough. Exante meal replacements are high in fibre to help you reach this goal. Increasing your fibre intake, especially suddenly, can cause changes in bowel habits whilst your digestive system adjusts to the higher intake. Customers with low fibre diets before starting an exante plan may experience more flatulence and changing bowel movements than those who consume plenty of fibre before starting.