Does replacing food with protein powder, fruits, and vegetables help to gain muscles and lose fat?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old male with a weight of 191 lbs and a height of 5.3 feet. I want to gain muscles but lose fat.

Can I take protein powder alone as a substitute for food along with fruits and veggies salad for weight loss? Which protein powder do you suggest to me?

Answered by Shakuntala Srivastava

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Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

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Hello,

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It is not a good idea to replace your food with protein drinks. You will be somehow able to lose weight, but it will not be sustainable as you cannot do it forever. So choose a way of balanced nutrition in combination with the workout. The result may be slow, but it will be forever.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 19, 2022
Reviewed At July 19, 2023

Education:

M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

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Shakuntala Srivastava
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M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

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