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In this article, I’ll discuss if replacing your conventional breakfast meal with Huel is a good option or not.<\/p>\n

So if you have been missing out on the most important meal of the day or are tired of coming back to dirty dishes, you might want to consider Huel for breakfast.<\/p>\n

It has got multiple sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, and plant-based instant and wholesome breakfast options.<\/p>\n

Just rustle up their shake powder or gulp down its ready-to-drink shake bottle and if you are in a mood for solids, chug in some protein bars or snack bars for a nutritious start to your morning.<\/p>\n

Want to know more about the pros and nutritional facts of Huel breakfast?<\/p>\n

Keep reading.<\/p>\n

Can you have Huel for breakfast?<\/h2>\n

Of course, you can.<\/p>\n

Huel offers a bunch of nutritious and affordable breakfast options that you can relish in the morning to give your busy day a healthy start, irrespective of any weight loss goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the nutrition profile of Huel ready-to-drink shakes is amazing.<\/p>\n

In fact even better than some of your go-to solid breakfasts like blueberry oatmeal, bagel with cream cheese, a medium cup of coffee, or a berry trio parfait.<\/p>\n

(However, that doesn’t mean you should ENTIRELY rely on them every day for your nutritional needs, as nothing can replace the goodness of freshly cooked full meals.)<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Benefits of Having Huel for Breakfast<\/h2>\n

Here are some of the benefits of having a Huel breakfast that have stolen the spotlight:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Free from allergens<\/h3>\n

You don’t have to stress over common allergens in the ingredients as Huel shakes and bars are gluten-free, soy-free, lactose, and dairy-free.<\/p>\n

However, there are peanut butter-flavored products that may not be suitable for people with peanut allergies. But that’s no big deal because even if you’re allergic to peanuts, there are a whole lot of other options you can choose from.<\/p>\n

2. Energy-rich<\/h3>\n

Huel products are enriched with a balanced ratio of the 4 main energy-yielding macronutrients, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber.<\/p>\n

The ready-to-drink shakes, v3.0 bars, and complete protein bars integrate the most efficient, sustainable, and healthy source of body fuel from fats- Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT’s).<\/p>\n

MCT\u2019s help your body make ketones – your brain’s food that will prevent you from tiring out at work.<\/p>\n

The carbohydrate energy source in Huel products is mainly from tapioca and oats powder which are wise choices to serve the purpose. As tapioca is gluten-free and oats have a low glycemic index.<\/p>\n

They make the product suitable for consumption by people with metabolic disorders like diabetes and auto-immune diseases like celiac disease.<\/p>\n

3. Amazing Nutrient profile<\/h3>\n

Huel shakes have a nutrition value comparable to the HHS and FDA dietary guidelines and US daily value (DV).<\/p>\n

It is Jampacked with abundant macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients and polyphenols, Probiotics, and prebiotics.<\/p>\n

All Huel shakes and bars are abundant in vitamins and minerals from vegan sources.<\/p>\n

The Huel protein is a combination of proteins from 6 plants sources, brown rice, pea, hemp, flaxseed, pea, and fava. Thus, it provides a complete essential amino acid profile with better amino acid ratios than whey protein.<\/p>\n

Sunflower, coconut, and flaxseed are the sources of fat content in Huel products that provide you with omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Huel complete protein, shake, and black powders have the probiotic bacteria Bacillus Coagulans<\/i><\/em>\u00a0that promote gut health and various polyphenols, which in turn help control blood glucose and promote heart health.<\/p>\n

All in all, Huel has an amazing nutrient profile.<\/p>\n

4. Diabetic-Friendly<\/h3>\n

Huel claims that the ready-to-drink shakes, powders, and bars are safe for people with diabetes type 1 and 2.<\/p>\n

Its products are primarily based on oats and fiber, and the website has a section for type 2 diabetics, which is flooded with stories and experiences from users that corroborate the ability of Huel breakfast and lunch<\/a> to lower HBA1c levels.<\/p>\n

The complete protein formula has less than 0.5g of sugar per portion, shake powder and protein bars have less than 1% sugar per serving, ready-to-drink shakes have only 4g sugar per 2000 calories meal, and Huel Black 5g sugar per serving.<\/p>\n

There are unflavored and unsweetened varieties available as well.<\/p>\n

Because of all these reasons and more,<\/p>\n

Huel in breakfast can make a good option for diabetics.<\/p>\n

Huel’s gluten-free shake powders can be consumed in breakfast by people who have diabetes linked to celiac disease.<\/p>\n

And their low glycemic index<\/u>\u00a0will make your blood sugar rise slowly.<\/p>\n

(The glycemic index of the Huel products varies between 16 and 29, with a GI 16 for powders, GI 25 for ready-to-drink shakes, and GI 29 for bars.)<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Then there’s a soluble fiber that helps normalize blood sugar levels, and Huel products incorporate this fiber from one of the best sources, oats, flaxseed, and chicory.<\/p>\n

Huel shakes and bars have a high fiber content ranging between 5g to 7g per serving, with the lowest 5g in the v3.0 bar and the highest 7g in shake powder.<\/p>\n

To conclude, if you have diabetes and your restricted diet is constantly weighing you down on essential nutrients, Huel can make a favorable option for you as it has got all that your body needs to function optimally and stay healthy while keeping your glucose levels maintained.<\/p>\n

5. Variety of flavors<\/h3>\n

The best part is that Huel offers ten different flavor boosts that you can add to your regular shake powders to offer a change to your taste buds every morning.<\/p>\n

These are namely Apple Cinnamon, Banana, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Mocha, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Spice, Salted Caramel, Strawberry, Gingerbread, and vanilla.<\/p>\n

Also, there are eight different flavors available in the ready-to-drink shakes, namely iced coffee caramel, strawberry shortcake, cinnamon roll, vanilla, chocolate, berry, and banana.<\/p>\n

Then the protein bars are available in peanut butter, salted caramel, banana pudding, and raspberry flavors.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the Huel bars v3.0 are also available in various different flavors too.<\/p>\n

Downsides of Having Huel for Breakfast<\/h2>\n

Every rose has its thorns, and so does the Huel breakfast, but maybe these cons won’t hurt that bad, let\u2019s have a look to find out what they are:<\/p>\n

1. Low satiation<\/h3>\n

An experiment was performed for live television by Dr. Alain Gregoire <\/u><\/a>in which he consumed the Huel diet for over ten days. In his words, Huel’s liquid breakfast (shakes) has low satiation and rapid energy expenditure compared to solid foods.<\/p>\n

So, in that regard, the ones that are particularly aiming for some serious weight loss might not be able to reach their goal efficiently.<\/p>\n

2. Not sustainable<\/h3>\n

The Huel breakfast should not be pursued as a constant meal replacement every single day because liquid and powdered supplements can’t take the place of real meals.<\/p>\n

However, these shakes and bars can be added to the diet for some extra calories and nutrition or consumed as instant foods for convenience.<\/p>\n

Huel side effects<\/h2>\n

Huel protein is derived from hemp protein which has a high fiber content and may cause abdominal discomfort in some people.<\/p>\n

The ready-to-drink shakes have some quantity of sucralose, an artificial sweetener that is not well suited to many and may upset the gut microbiota.<\/p>\n

Although the probiotics and the above two ingredients are generally considered safe, when they are combined in Huel products, they may cause flatulence, diarrhea, and bloating.<\/p>\n

Huel for breakfast – Reddit stories<\/h2>\n

Real-life experiences with the products can speak volumes about their practicality.<\/p>\n

I’ve skimmed through some Reddit stories, and surprisingly everyone loves Huel for breakfast.<\/p>\n

Here are some stories I have culled out for you, so scroll down to the next page and have a look at them.<\/p>\n