Alternative to Meal-Replacement Bars

It's always better to get your calories from food, especially since meal-replacement bars are not a permanent solution. Learning to make easy, portable, low-calorie meals eliminates the need for meal-replacement bars. The key is to fill up on foods that have a lower number of calories per volume like vegetables. Grilled chicken salad, veggie wraps, tuna salad or smoked turkey on whole wheat bread are all quick to make, easy to carry, filling and contain a balanced number of calories and nutrients. Avoid calorie-dense additions such as creamy dressings, croutons and fatty cheeses. Purchase some lunch-size containers and zip bags and prepare quick, low-calorie meals ahead of time. This way you need only grab and go.