Ankit Verma Ankit Verma Asked 6 months ago

Is ensure good for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose weight and looking for meal replacement options. I saw Ensure in the market, but usually, it's for weight gain, right? Is Ensure good for weight loss too, like as a meal substitute?

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Sarla Patil Sarla Patil Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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No, regular Ensure is actually designed to help people maintain or gain weight. For weight loss, it might not be the right choice as it contains a good amount of calories and sugar.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, Ensure won't help you lose weight. I checked the back label and it has too many carbs and sugar. It is meant for recovery and weight gain, not for getting lean.

Snehal Gawde Snehal Gawde Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, Ensure weight loss ke liye bilkul nahi hai. It is actually given to weak people to gain strength and weight. For weight loss, simple home-cooked food and portion control is much better, actually.

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Nidhi Gupta Nidhi Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

If you are busy and want to lose weight, standard Ensure is a bad idea because of the sugar content. Better to opt for black coffee, sprouts, or a simple protein shake that has less than 100 calories per serving.

Subramanian Iyer Subramanian Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My daughter wanted to try Ensure for dieting, but our family doctor advised against it. He said it is formulated to provide complete nutrition and calories to people who cannot eat properly, so it will actually increase weight if taken with regular food.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Skip Ensure if weight loss is your goal. It is high in calories. Focus on a high-protein diet and start doing 30 minutes of brisk walking daily instead. That works much better for fat loss.

Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Ensure is not a weight loss shake. If you want to lose weight, you should look for meal replacement shakes that are high in fiber and low in sugar. Ensure is high-calorie nutrition meant for weak or recovering patients.

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