What is Herbalife Nutrition and how do the shakes, diet plans and products work?

CHANCES are, Herbalife is all over your Instagram feed. But what actually is it? And why are so many people crediting it for their weight loss? Here's everything you need to know. 3 Herbalife is a brand that sells supplements, meal-replacement shakes, energy bars, multivitamins and mineral tablets.

CHANCES are, Herbalife is all over your Instagram feed.

But what actually is it? And why are so many people crediting it for their weight loss? Here's everything you need to know.

What is Herbalife Nutrition?

Herbalife is a brand that sells supplements, meal-replacement shakes, energy bars, multivitamins and mineral tablets.

According to its website, these products can help with:

  • successful weight loss
  • improved nutrition
  • enhanced personal care

A number of celebrities have credited Herbalife for boosting their weight loss.

Model Emma McVey said it helped her shed her baby weight within 10 days of giving birth to son Chester.

Jacqeline Jossa also used it post-pregnancy.

Kerry Katona claimed that she lost three stone by drinking Herbalife shakes for breakfast and lunch.

Ronaldo has endorsed it, and while he was playing for LA Galaxy, David Beckham wore a shirt sponsored by the brand.

You can't buy Herbalife in shops. Instead, you purchase the products through a "Member".

How do the shakes, diet plans and products work?

According to Netmums, there's no specific Herbalife diet to follow if you want to lose weight.

Instead, Herbalife recommends having a Formula 1 (F1) shake for breakfast and lunch, followed by a healthy dinner.

If you just want to maintain your weight, it recommends replacing one meal with a shake and eating two balanced meals per day.

These shakes are rich in dairy and soy protein, and are said to provide all essential amino acids and essential vitamins and minerals.

A sample meal plan from Herbalife's website

Breakfast
A Formula 1 shake 'healthy breakfast' - add a tablespoon of nuts and two slices of pineapple.

Snack
A Herbalife protein bar

Lunch
A Formula 1 shake (they come in 11 different flavours including mint chocolate, cookies and cream and cappuccino)

Snack
Another protein bar or a Herbalife tomato soup

Dinner
A mix of lean protein, complex carbohydrates and vegetables. The meal recipes on Herbalife’s website are all under 350 calories.

According to Herbalife, its products have been developed by scientists and nutritionists with "your personal wellness goals in mind".

It's claimed that if you take the products, eat a low calorie diet and exercise regularly, you could lose between 0.5lb and 1lb a week.

But its plans have caused some controversy.

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Herbalife doesn't publish a price list online. Your "Member" will help you "competitively price your product choices".

However, a Formula 1 shake is thought to be around £25 for 550g.

This will make around 20 shakes and last roughly 10 days.

Cristiano Ronaldo stars in the latest Herbalife advert

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