Slim Fast vs. Ovaltine
By Trace86
@Trace86 (5030)
United States
September 2, 2008 10:04pm CST
I was thinking the other day about whether SlimFast was any better than Ovaltine in terms of nutritional value. I have been having SlimFast for lunch every day at work because I don't really have time for a "real" lunch break. I was thinking that Ovaltine or NesQuik might be cheaper and just as nutritionally sound. What do you think? Continue the SlimFast or switch to Ovaltine?
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@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
3 Sep 08
Thank you for your response.
The slimfast is close to a dollar a can at the store by my house. I will have to think about the price of a gallon of milk, $3.59, last time I looked and the price of the Ovaltine. I think the milk and Ovaltine might still be more affordable than the shakes.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
4 Sep 08
Not sure I dont care much for slim fast but heard ovaltine is pretty good.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
3 Sep 08
I used to drink a SlimFast once in a while when I was trying to gain weight. I drank it in addition to regular meals, when I wanted a sweet snack with more nutrition than a candy bar. I cannot quite understand why anyone would think that such a sugary beverage would be an appropriate meal replacement, however. They must not have read the label :-)
I think the formula for Ovaltine may change a bit from time to time, but initially it was promoted as a healthy beverage because of the malt, which is made from sprouted wheat and barley, I believe. Personally, I would opt for the Ovaltine (and take a mulivitamin/mineral supplement!)
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