Sunshine Slender, by Nature’s Sunshine
ACTION: Meal replacement.
SOLD AS: Powder, vanilla and cocoa-flavored, in a can.
INGREDIENTS: A proprietary blend of medium-chain triglycerides; garcinia cambogia; astragalus; ashwaganda; schizandra; reishi mushroom; proanthocyanidins (Grapine’?’, an antioxidant); soy; amaranth (a protein-rich grain). Each serving provides 190 calodes; 28 g carbohydrates; 2 g fat; 15 g protein, and 6 g fiber (4 g soluble and 2 g insoluble). Also, vitamins A; E; Bl; B2; niacin; B6; B12; pantothenic acid; C; D; biotin; folic acid; and the minerals calcium; magnesium; iron; copper; iodine; and zinc; plus phosphorus; manganese; selenium; vanadium; and potassium.
HOW TO TAKE IT: The package directions are to mix 2 scoops (scoop provided) in 8 ounces water to make a balanced meal substitute; to use 1 packet for breakfast and another for lunch; and then to eat to a balanced dinner. Each product comes with a recommended menu plan.
WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO: Sunshine Slender is a low-calorie meal replacement made up of medium-chain triglycerides, fats that, unlike other fats, are rapidly consumed and burned for energy. The use of garcinia cambogia apparently suppresses the storage of fat in the body by scaling down the conversion of carbohydrates to fat. The materials report that this product was made to make meal planning much simpler for those who are dieting.
COMMENTS: There is no solid scientific proof to compliment the manufacturer’s claims regarding the steps of the proprietary blend of medium-chain triglycerides and also other ingredients. This product is dairy-free, low-fat, high-protein, and contains 35 percent of the Daily Value for all the nutritional requirements listed except the last five.