LR FIGUACTIVE Smooth Cocoa Shake – when evening chocolate cravings get the better of you

Do sweet cravings tend to catch you in the evening?

Many people manage perfectly well during the day and then struggle after dinner, when the sofa, the television and a bar of chocolate come together. If you have a sweet tooth, a diet that ignores it rarely lasts long.

The Smooth Cocoa Shake works with that craving rather than against it. It tastes properly of chocolate, but it is a complete meal with a known calorie count, so having it for dinner means the sweet taste is part of the plan. Some people like it best chilled straight from the shaker, others as breakfast on the days they know will be long.

How do you know what you are getting?

Can you lose weight and still enjoy chocolate?

• To lose weight: Substituting two of the main daily meals of an energy-restricted diet with such meal replacements contributes to weight loss. To get this effect, you replace two main meals every day.
• To keep the weight off afterwards: Substituting one of the main daily meals of an energy-restricted diet with such meal replacements contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss. To get this effect, you replace one main meal every day.

Nobody can promise you a set number of pounds, but a portion with a known calorie count takes the guesswork out of one or two meals a day. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle remain the foundation.

Where does the chocolate taste come from?

The main ingredients of the powder are pea protein (39%), cocoa powder, strongly de-oiled (7%), psyllium husk powder (6%), chickpea protein concentrate (2%), faba bean protein isolate (2%) and inulin (1%). The values below are per portion made as LR directs, with 31 g of powder in 300 ml of soy drink without added vitamins or minerals.

Nutrient	Per portion, made with 300 ml soy drink (% NRV*)
Energy	912 kJ / 218 kcal
Fat	6.9 g
of which saturates	3.1 g
of which monounsaturates	1.2 g
of which polyunsaturates	2.4 g
Carbohydrate	14 g
of which sugars	2.6 g
Fibre	7.3 g
Protein	21 g
Salt	0.64 g
Vitamin A	247 µg (31%)
Vitamin D	1.7 µg (34%)
Vitamin E	9.5 mg (79%)
Vitamin K	31 µg (41%)
Vitamin C	25 mg (31%)
Thiamin (vitamin B1)	0.48 mg (44%)
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)	0.47 mg (34%)
Niacin	6.9 mg (43%)
Vitamin B6	0.53 mg (38%)
Folic acid	162 µg (81%)
Vitamin B12	0.86 µg (34%)
Biotin	19 µg (38%)
Pantothenic acid	1.9 mg (32%)
Potassium	703 mg (35%)
Calcium	267 mg (33%)
Phosphorus	391 mg (56%)
Magnesium	141 mg (38%)
Iron	6.5 mg (46%)
Zinc	3.3 mg (33%)
Copper	0.78 mg (78%)
Manganese	1.3 mg (65%)
Selenium	24 µg (44%)
Iodine	58.5 µg (39%)
Sodium	256 mg
Linoleic acid	1.8 g

*NRV: nutrient reference value for adults.

What do you need to make it?

Stir 3 tablespoons (31 g) of powder into 300 ml of soy drink with no added vitamins or minerals, in a shaker or a glass of at least 500 ml. Let it swell briefly, stir again and drink it straight away instead of breakfast, lunch or dinner. Once opened, use the tin within 3 months.

Pack	Your goal	Lasts	Price	Per day, roughly
1 tin (496 g, about 16 portions)	Losing weight: you replace 2 main meals a day	about 8 days	£39.49	£4.94
1 tin (496 g, about 16 portions)	Keeping weight off: you replace 1 main meal a day	about 16 days	£39.49	£2.47

Which sweet flavour should you choose?

If you like sweet flavours, these are the closest alternatives. They are all made the same way:

Product	Choose it if…	Per portion	Price
Smooth Cocoa Shake	you have a sweet tooth and miss chocolate most	218 kcal, 21 g protein	£39.49
Lovely Coffee Shake	your morning does not start without the taste of coffee	218 kcal, 22 g protein	£39.49
Tasty Caramel Shake	you like a sweet and slightly salty flavour	211 kcal, 21 g protein	£39.49
Soft Vanilla Shake	you want a mild, neutral flavour that works at any meal	216 kcal, 21 g protein	£39.49

Is there anything to watch out for?

• Your other meals matter: it only works within an energy-restricted diet, and other foods are a necessary part of that diet.
• Drink plenty: you need 2 to 3 litres of calorie-free fluid a day, ideally mineral water or unsweetened tea.
• Use plain soy drink without added vitamins or minerals, and follow the directions exactly, because the nutrition values depend on it.
• Inulin: the label carries this advice from LR: this product contains inulin. Because inulin stimulates bowel function and the gut flora, a higher intake can cause digestive discomfort such as wind or diarrhoea. People with a sensitive digestive tract, for example with irritable bowel syndrome, should talk to their doctor before eating it.
• Allergens: it contains soy. See the label for the full allergen information.

What do people ask about it?

Does the cocoa shake really taste of chocolate?

It contains 7% cocoa powder, which is the most cocoa of any Figuactive shake. Taste is personal, of course, so many people start with one tin before buying more.

Is evening a good time to have it?

Yes. LR says you can replace breakfast, lunch or dinner, so evening is fine if that is when cravings hit.

If it tastes sweet, is it full of sugar?

No. It is sweetened with stevia, and a portion made with 300 ml of soy drink has 2.6 g of sugar.

Can I buy Figuactive in the shops in the UK?

No, it is not sold in supermarkets or high-street chemists. The button on this page takes you to the product in the official LR shop for the UK, where you can order as a guest. LR handles delivery and returns.