Most people don’t have a problem with their metabolism, although many of us like to blame our weight gain on that.  The majority of weight gain is due to over consuming calories, especially carbohydrates.  When carbs go up, insulin response does too, leading to increased fat storage.  A weight loss product that addresses caloric intake, fat absorption, and blood sugar control may be the answer to most of our problems.  Nature’s Way Metabolic Reset Weight Loss Shake, despite its name actually targets appetite and the blood sugar response.  There are no stimulants, no artificial sweeteners, and is full of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients in Nature’s Way Metabolic Reset Weight Loss Shake

• Viscofiber Proprietary Blend: This fiber complex contains oat beta glucan and viscofiber.  These ingredients help drinkers feel full with less food and reduces appetite by slowing the passage of food from your stomach. It also binds to acids, preventing cholesterol from being absorbed by the small intestines.  These fibers are thought to have up to 9 times more fiber than oat bran alone. Chicory Root is also part of this proprietary blend.  The benefits of chicory root have been shown to improve blood sugar, encourage good bacteria in the digestive system, lower cholesterol, and clean out toxins.  This could be helpful in weight loss as we are known to carry around 20lbs of toxins at one time.
• Whey Protein Isolate: Whey protein isolate is the highest quality of protein on the market for inclusion in weight loss products and protein shakes.   As a derivative of milk, you get all the benefits of protein without the harmful allergy causing components of milk itself.  Protein is a vital component to weight loss.  It balances out carbohydrate consumption by lessening the impact carbs have on blood sugar.  When blood sugar gets elevated, more insulin is released in response, which encourages fat storage. 
• Vitamins and Minerals:  As a meal replacement shake, it’s important to have essential vitamins and minerals as part of the product.  Without the necessary vitamins and minerals, it’s impossible to lose weight.  Vitamins serve as important co-factors for all major body functions.  A deficiency in any one of them will hinder weight loss as the body struggles to keep vital organs functioning.  There is 500mg of calcium which is good for bone building.  Often during unhealthy weight loss, bone density will suffer, so this is a good thing to be in here.

Pro’s

• Well known company with a good reputation.
• Natural sweetener, like stevia, without the artificial chemicals.
• Only 7 grams of net carbs (and 5 grams of fiber).

Con’s

• Not a great source of energy. No caffeine and only 130 calories.
• Only strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate to choose from.

Conclusion

Nature’s Way is a well known and trusted supplement company.  This shake has gotten positive reviews for taste and effectiveness.  With all the weight loss shake products out there, taste is the first thing separated the ones people will use, with the ones that will stay on the store shelves.  The other thing that separates this product from the rest of the protein shakes out there, is Nature’s Way’s inclusion of a high quality fiber.  Although this product doesn’t seem to provide much in the way of “resetting your metabolism”, it is effective in controlling blood sugar and preventing absorption of excess fat.