A meal replacement is a dietary preparation based on the nutritional needs of a typical human. Its purpose is to replace a meal in a balanced way as part of a healthy and varied diet. This meal replacement can be found and consumed in various formats: meal bars, shakes, or even prepared drinks. These products are not only consumed for weight loss as part of a weight-loss diet, but also more simply to improve one's nutrition.

IN SUMMARY.

A meal replacement provides you with all the nutritional needs your body needs but in a convenient, non-traditional form and without having to cook.

It will provide you with all the essential nutrients of a meal: proteins, lipids, fiber, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals.

It is not specific to weight loss, but there are also meal replacements developed specifically for weight loss today.

Meal powders, bars, and drinks aren't meant to completely replace traditional food. Rather, they provide a convenient, balanced, and timely nutritional solution. However, due to a lack of understanding of the subject, the consumption of substitutes is the target of prejudice. Presented in a format atypical of the cuisine we are introduced to from childhood, meal replacements are often denigrated and never taken seriously in terms of the nutritional benefits they can provide. Many people don't consider these products as equivalent to a complete meal, or even as an alternative to traditional food, but rather as a chemist's invention intended to replace our cultural habits, food for astronauts, or simply a weight-loss drug.
However, meal replacements represent a real complement to our traditional eating habits. Unlike weight-loss products, they are formulated and designed to provide 100% of the nutritional needs necessary for the proper functioning of a typical human body, for use as part of a balanced diet.
When we know how essential it is to have a healthy diet to be healthy, meal replacements become an asset in our daily eating habits. Especially in our current societies, in which our lifestyles are often dense and intense. It is not always easy to find the time and resources necessary to do quality shopping, a perfect menu every day, choose the right ingredients, know how to cook them, and finally establish an ideal program. Worse, due to lack of time, we can sometimes skip meals, or be too easily tempted by junk food, quick and effective, but fatty and harmful to our health.

Nutrition is a central topic for our well-being that requires guidance, but remains complex and one about which we are not sufficiently aware. Taking this into account, incorporating meal replacements on an ad hoc basis, in addition to a healthy and balanced diet, can become a real ally beyond simply providing a service.

There are many occasions where a balanced and convenient meal bar is the perfect solution!

• To save time in your day.
• When traveling, on the train, bus, car or plane.
• When you don't have the desire or the opportunity to cook.
• To avoid the queues and end up with a sandwich that is nutritionally uninteresting.
• To meet all your nutritional needs without having to think about it.
• To free up time to see loved ones or pursue a hobby.
• To take care of your diet when you have no other healthy meal options available.
• To increase your daily calorie intake when needed.

At OKR, our meal bars are ultra-convenient and come in a take-anywhere format! They've been designed by nutrition experts to provide everything you need. They require no preparation, are economical, and are made with 100% vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and GMO-free ingredients.

In addition to macronutrients, they are very rich in micronutrients and provide you with 25 vitamins and minerals.

For breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Any meal, anywhere, whenever you need it, or when you don't have time to eat.

To choose the right meal replacement, you need to consider its composition and its intake of essential nutrients that the body needs:

• A calorie intake of around 400 calories
• Rich in vitamins and minerals (26 vitamins and minerals)
• A significant protein content (> 15 g per meal)
• Low sugar content
• Very rich in fiber to keep you feeling full.
• Low in fat

Practical and balanced, these meal replacements, which can be found on our site, are also vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and can also be useful in cases of food intolerances.
These meals come in different formats: as meal bars or as powdered drinks to be dissolved in water (shakers). There isn't one form that's better than the other, so you can choose based on your habits.

• A bar for traveling, on public transport, or for sports activities:

The bar format is an ideal and practical solution, especially for starting to integrate meal replacements into your daily routine. The closest format to what we usually consume, it remains the most accessible for even the most skeptical. Meal bars do not disrupt our habit of chewing while eating.

To save time, during business trips, on public transport or in the car, but also during travel, long walks or alongside sports activities, this meal replacement is ideal. A meal bar can easily be stored in a bag, without taking up space. Delicious with a dark chocolate coating, they remain light. They also appear to be an alternative to traditional breakfasts, which are often very sweet.

• A ready-to-drink drink at work

Ready-to-drink beverages have the advantage of requiring no preparation. This formula will be ideal for your daily life at work or at home. At the office, to save you time during your lunch break, a bottle will be perfect and will provide you with everything you need. It will prevent you from having a lunch on the go that is not necessarily healthy. This liquid solution can be consumed fresh and at your own pace.
This meal replacement will also be useful in your daily life at home. If you come home late at night, for example, a drink will always be better than skipping a meal or having fast food delivered. In this case, the product will be practical, effective, and better for your health.  

• A Shaker at home.

Meal replacements come in powder form that you dilute in water using a shaker. This formula has the advantage of allowing you to manage the doses yourself. Whether for your daily routine at work or at home, preparation remains quick and easy. At the office, depending on your day and your energy expenditure, you can adjust your quantities while maintaining control, which will have an impact on your nutritional intake. Perfect for avoiding weight loss and maintaining a complete and balanced diet, despite busy and intense days. Simply fill your container with water according to the recommendations and add the necessary doses of powder, indicated on your package. There, the product will be practical, effective and will provide you with everything you need while maintaining your well-being to achieve your goals.

Meal replacements serve a variety of purposes. They can save time, improve your diet by avoiding skipping meals, or simply save money due to their lower cost compared to a traditional meal.

• To save time and improve your diet

The pace of daily life has intensified in our societies in recent years, often at the expense of healthy eating. Due to a lack of time at work, during a lunch break, we quickly give in to a sandwich or prepared meals that aren't necessarily healthy. Worse, the pace of daily life can lead to skipping meals. A habit to banish to avoid harmful consequences for the body. The same goes for travel or moments spent on public transport, where we choose to eat simple and practical meals, but not necessarily healthy ones.

Meal replacements, like the ones we offer at OKR, tick all the boxes: easy, convenient, and balanced. Whether they're in bars, bottles, or powders, they're ideal for supplementing your diet at key moments. Plus, our meal replacements are protein-packed meals that are suitable for everyone, whether you exercise or not.

• To gain weight and muscle mass

Our meal bars are ideal for those who want to lose weight quickly and easily, gain weight, or build muscle. A protein meal bar contains 23g of protein and approximately 400 kcal, and can be eaten alongside your regular meals to increase your calorie and nutrient intake.

• To lose weight

For your health or simply to feel better in your body and mind, you may be looking to lose weight. Weight loss occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body needs to function properly. That's why we've developed a range of meals specifically designed for weight loss and dietary rebalancing to help you lose weight and stay slim.

• To save money

In addition to meeting all your practical and health needs, meal replacements cost much less than a traditional meal, and above all, they're much more affordable than what you'll find in fast food restaurants, for example. Whether they're in powder, bar, or bottle form, each meal costs less than €4, or half the price of a restaurant ticket. All this means a meal that's better for your health and fits perfectly into your diet. You'll be doing your body and your wallet good. Plus, OKR offers free delivery for orders over €70, perfect for planning your meal plan in advance and saving money!

Our meal replacement recipes were developed by a team of highly qualified nutritionists and researchers. We strived to offer convenient, vegan, gluten-free meals with very strict organoleptic properties: taste, texture, smell, etc.

All substitutes at OKR are complete meals intended to replace a nutrient-balanced, healthy, and vegan meal.

If you're looking to lose weight, the OKR Light range is for you. It consists of low-calorie meals specially developed for weight loss.