Ketologic, as the name suggests, is a brand focused on keto meal replacement shakes and supplements. The company, established in 2016 by Mike McCandless, Mike Hockenberry, and Brian Kinn, promises to help people eat, feel, and live better. This review provides an in-depth look at Ketologic Keto Meal, a powder-based ketogenic meal replacement, and the Keto 30 Challenge.
Overview of Ketologic Products
Ketologic offers a range of products designed to support those following a ketogenic diet. Their best-selling product is the 30-day Keto Challenge Bundle, which combines keto meal replacement shakes with supplements. The Keto 30 Challenge is a program designed to make following a keto diet easier, especially for beginners or those who struggle to stick to it on their own.
The company offers a Keto 30 Challenge, as well as a line of supplements meant to support keto dieters.
Keto Meal Replacement Shake
The Keto Meal replacement shake is available in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors. The shakes aim to mimic the macronutrient ratios of a ketogenic diet, being high in fat and low in carbohydrates. It contains MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides), easily absorbed fats that can provide a quick energy source.
Keto 30 Challenge
The Keto 30 Challenge recommends replacing one meal with a KetoLogic protein shake and eating two low-carb, keto-friendly meals a day. The plan also recommends drinking one to two servings of KetoLogic's BHB Exogenous Ketones, a drink that promises to boost your ketones to achieve or maintain ketosis, reduce cravings, suppress your appetite, increase your energy, and clear your brain fog, in addition to exercising regularly.
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Other Supplements
Ketologic also offers other supplements. As a monetary thing, I believe that most keto supplements are unnecessary; with the exceptions of electrolytes (to avoid keto flu).
Nutritional Profile of KetoLogic KetoMeal
KetoLogic KetoMeal comes in a 40-serving tub and is formulated to be high in fat and low in carbohydrates, mimicking the macronutrient ratios of a ketogenic diet. This is meant to help the body enter a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates.
Macronutrient Breakdown
A two-scoop serving (180 calories) of KetoLogic KetoMeal provides:
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 15g (Saturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 0g, Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated Fat: <1g)
- Net Carbs: Low (specific amount not provided)
- Protein: 8g
Key Ingredients
The KetoLogic KetoMeal shake includes:
- Protein Mix: Grass-fed whey protein
- Fats: MCT Oil
- Other Ingredients: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Biotin, Vitamins and Minerals
Micronutrient Content
Ketologic shakes provide at least 21 vitamins and minerals. However, it’s odd to see that the shakes fall short in Calcium (8%), Iron (0%), Potassium (2%) and Phosphorus (4%).
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Pros and Cons of Ketologic Products
Pros
- Multiple Flavors: Ketologic offers a variety of flavors.
- No Artificial Sweeteners: The shakes do not contain artificial sweeteners.
- Useful for Beginners: The Keto 30-day challenge can be a useful tool for those new to the keto diet.
- Okay Price: The price is reasonable compared to some other keto meal replacements.
- Free Shipping: Free shipping is offered on orders over $39.
- Taste: The chocolate flavor tastes pretty darn good.
Cons
- High Saturated Fat Content: 87% of the daily value of saturated fats in 250kcal is considered excessive, especially with a significant portion coming from coconut oil.
- Lacks Key Nutrients: The shakes may not provide all essential micronutrients.
- Ingredient Quality: Ketologic uses more processed ingredients like coconut oil creamer and soluble corn fiber compared to some natural keto shakes.
- No Starter Pack or Samples: There are no sample sizes available for those who want to try before committing to a full-size product.
- No Bulk Discounts: Ketologic does not offer discounts for bulk purchases.
- May not keep you full: These shakes did not keep me full, so having some keto-friendly snacks on hand might be necessary.
- Warning label: Upon receiving KetoMeal shake, there's a ⚠️ WARNING LABEL ⚠️ STATING THAT THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD!!!
Taste and Mixability
Ketologic’s Keto Meal drinks taste very sweet for a keto shake. Gently shake the bottle before each use to loosen the powder as the product settles. Then, mix 1 serving with 8 - 12 fl. oz. of water (adjust for taste preference). Many of the ingredients in this shake may be new to your system and may take a few days to get used to, so start with a smaller amount.
Comparison with Other Keto Meal Replacements
During this Ketologic review, I’ve been doing a few references to other keto meal replacements. The truth is that in the US, they are quite popular, and there’s a good array of options to choose from. Out of the 4, only Sated and HLTH are complete (offer all the essential nutrients per shake). Besides that, it must be said that HLTH and Ample K are the most natural shakes out of the three.
Sated
I have listed it as my favourite keto shakes. This is due to the Sated triple threat: great nutritional output; very affordable; and good tasting shakes. Plus, they have over 6 flavours you can choose from.
Ample K
When it comes to taste, there’re very few shakes that can compete with Ample K Chocolate.
HLTH
HLTH’s keto shakes are honestly some of the best tasting shakes. They have no added additives (colouring, preservatives, sweeteners); and provide you with 27g of protein.
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Potential Benefits of the Keto 30 Challenge
According to Cording, there's also a chance that you'll re-gain the weight you lose on keto after quitting the plan-but that's true of any restrictive diet.
Structure and Support
The 30-day challenge will help you with the structure and planification; as well as providing you with good keto meals. As far as the Keto 30 Challenge is concerned, this will be helpful if you are not good/confident with the diet. It will provide you with the structure and support (from coaches), as well as the meals you require. As long as you are willing to pay extra for that insurance, it’s OK.
Testimonials
“In just 30 days, I lost 10 pounds,” wrote one reviewer. “Do it! It's so much easier than most plans. You will not have cravings. You will enjoy your meals. You will have energy. You will feel satiated. It’s awesome," wrote another, while someone else called the diet "wicked good."
Expert Opinions
There are certainly benefits to doing a program like KetoLogic. "Managing a keto diet is difficult, and knowing where one meal comes from can help relieve some of the stress associated with the diet, especially in the beginning," says Scott Keatley, R.D., owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy. Keatley also says it's good to have a support system-like knowing other people are using KetoLogic products-to keep you working towards your goal.
Potential Drawbacks
Exogenous Ketones
When it comes to KetoLogic's BHB Exogenous Ketones, Keatley says "it provides exogenous β-hydroxybutyrate,"-a.k.a. ketones-"straight out of the gate. The body will produce BHB [naturally] when in ketosis, it just takes a bit of time." Keatley call this a "short cut"-and says "I'm never in love with taking short cuts." He also notes that, "The benefits of this have not been studied highly outside of case subjects-generally children under 1-year-old with metabolic disorders-and rats." If you are following a keto diet, you don’t need to get extra ketones. Thus, I don’t think they are worth your money.
Sustainability
In order to make lifestyle changes last, your program needs to be sustainable, enjoyable, and flexible."
Customer Reviews and Concerns
Positive Feedback
- Great tasting products. Very easy to incorporate into my daily routine.
- I trust Tim Tebow! He was right about KetoLogic. I have lost 19 pounds so far with more to go. I can truly tell a difference with this product. The shipping is fast and the supplements are quality!!!
Negative Feedback
- Upon receiving KetoMeal shake, there's a ⚠️ WARNING LABEL ⚠️ STATING THAT THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD!!!
- Quality is only ok. Price is expensive for the size and amount. Takes too long to ship.
- Very late delivery. Always loved the chocolates. But taking too long to arrive. Will probably not order again.
- Package came sealed but the inner sealer was partially open so powder was everywhere. Powder also hard not sure if that’s from the inner seal being broken.
How to Incorporate KetoLogic Into Your Diet
First of all, don't try it on a whim. “Instead take a month to learn about the ins and outs of the diet and start some meal planning that works with your lifestyle,” says Keatley. Keatley also recommends trying your best to eat whole foods vs. processed goods. Jessica Cording, a New York-based registered dietitian, agrees.
Considerations
- Allergies: Based on product labeling, this shake may have tree nuts, eggs, milk, fish, or soybean.
- Cost: 20 serving tubs cost $2.13 per meal with a subscription (15%) and $42.49 per bag.