The shakes are formulated to control hunger for up to 3 hours. In the supporting study, the average was 2.9 hours. The 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber in every serving are what does that work, helping keep you fuller and more satisfied.

No. The Wellina shakes are a 120-calorie protein shake, not a meal replacement. On its own it does not carry the calories or the range of nutrition a full meal provides. Most people drink it in place of a small meal or as a high-protein snack between meals. Adding fruit, nut butter or a Wellina breakfast item alongside it brings the shake closer to meal sized.

Build around what the shake already gives you. Each serving brings 15 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and 120 calories; what it is short of a meal on is calories, carbohydrates and fat. The usual additions: 

• A piece of fruit. A banana or an apple adds carbohydrates, fiber and roughly 100 calories. 
• A tablespoon of nut butter. Blended in, it adds fat and a little more protein. 
• Milk instead of water. Adds calories and protein, and changes the figures printed on the label. 
• A Wellina breakfast or snack item. A bar, oatmeal, or a breakfast sandwich alongside the shake. 

How much you need depends on you. If you are regularly building meals this way, a registered dietitian can help you set the right targets. 

Chromax® is a clinically validated form of chromium picolinate. In the Wellina shakes, it is included to help reduce body fat and improve lean body mass as part of a healthy diet and exercise program, at 400 mcg per serving, which is 1,140% of the Daily Value. It works on body composition rather than on hunger, which is the job the protein and fiber do. If you are on insulin or other anti-diabetes medications, consult your healthcare provider before consuming.

There is no single best time. The shakes are formulated to control hunger for up to 3 hours; the study's average was 2.9 hours, wherever you put it. Some people have one instead of breakfast, some at 3pm, some in place of a rushed lunch or a late dinner. Consistency matters more than the hour.

The Wellina shakes come in two flavors, and both blend smoothly on water alone. Chocolate Fudge is the richer of the two. Sweet Vanilla is milder, which is also what makes it take well to fruit or coffee. Both are sweetened with monk fruit and stevia leaf extract rather than sugar alcohols.

It is purely a taste decision. Both flavors blend smoothly on water alone, and both carry the same 15 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and 400 mcg of Chromax®. Choose Chocolate Fudge if you want the richer of the two. Choose Sweet Vanilla if you want something milder, or if you plan to add fruit or coffee.

Yes. Both flavors contain milk. They are made with milk protein, casein protein, and whey protein. Chocolate Fudge also contains soy. The complete ingredient list and allergen statement appear on each product page and on pack.

Shakes come in two sizes: a 14-serving bag (about two weeks at one a day) and a 28-serving bag (about four weeks at one a day). You can buy a bag one time, or subscribe and have it delivered on a schedule. You can change or cancel a subscription at any time from your account, before the next order processes.