Pen Name says:

I’ve been drinking these for about 4 years now, usually 1 a day, and they work pretty well for weight maintenance. When trying to lose weight, I will usually substitute one meal a day with a Slim Fast – breakfast or lunch. I also have these for breakfast a lot, simply because I can grab one from the fridge and drink it in 30 seconds, which is great when I’m in a hurry, and because I always make sure to eat something for breakfast.

Usually however, I drink these in the mornings before a run so that I will have some food in my body to fuel the run. Since it is basically a liquid, it doesn’t upset my stomach if I drink it right before I head out the door.

I can’t attest to the other flavors, but Rich Chocolate Royale tastes fairly decently. I never crave the taste of a Slim Fast, and I am not fooled into thinking I am drinking a milkshake, but they do taste pretty good.

Finally, the great thing about Slim Fast is the nutritional makeup. It has 6g of fat, which can be misleading since an amazing 3g of that is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (good fats). The best part about slim Fast are the 5g of fiber and 10g of Protein in each can, which are very high amounts. This makes it great for a post run/workout drink as well.

My only problem with Slim Fast, is that one can is likely not going to be enough to work as a meal replacement for many people. It is just not enough food. I have heard if you try drinking it slowly it helps, but I usually find myself hungry a couple hours after drinking one. For people under 150 lbs it may be enough, but I would almost recommend two Slim Fasts as a meal replacement for anyone trying to lose a significant amount of weight. There is no way I could replace two meals a day with Slim Fasts (like their ads say), then have a “sensible” dinner. I would be starving. But it is a great product as a snack or before a workout.

Calories – 190

Fat – 6g (2.5g saturated)

Sodium – 200mg

Total Carbs – 24g

Fiber – 5g

Protein – 10g
Rating: 4 / 5

William Martin says:

I have tried all the SlimFast flavors. I like vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate flavors, but I’m not too fond of the SlimFast versions. The Cappuccino Delight is an entirely different matter. It is simply the best. Rather than regard it as an acceptable way to control weight, I look forward to it as a treat. I often mix it with eight ounces of soy or skim milk, add a spoonful of instant coffee and, if desired, a spoonful of cocoa mix, a packet of Splenda, and sometimes a small vanilla yogurt, with some ice. Blend it and it’s a delicious, lo-cal Frappuccino.
Rating: 5 / 5

Anand Thakur says:

I usually buy the milk chocolate variety but accidentally bought of case of chocolate royale last time. I’ve tried comparing them side by side and they are practically identical in taste. The milk chocolate one seems to be thicker though – kind of like the difference between melted ice cream and chocolate milk. So if you’re trying to decide between chocolate royale and milk chocolate, it really goes down to what texture you prefer.

Personally, I prefer the thicker milk chocolate shakes more as they feel more satisfying to me. These aren’t bad though, and I’ll definitely finish out the case without any qualms.
Rating: 4 / 5