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Ample has carved an unusual niche in the meal replacement industry: instead of focusing on being ultra low-calorie and packed with added vitamins and minerals, the idea is that the product:

* Improves gut health
* Improves insulin sensitivity
* Lowers inflammation

Let’s take a closer look at the nutrition and the ingredients.

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** Ample Nutrition **

It’s available in both 400- and 600-calorie bottles. The following information is for the 600-calories.

Calories: 600
Protein: 36g
Fat: 35g (15g saturated)
Carbs: 35g (14g fiber, 6g sugar)

Cholesterol: 15% RDI
Sodium: 26% RDI
Calcium: 25% RDI
Vitamin D: 25% RDI
Magnesium: 25% RDI
Iron: 8% RDI

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** Ample Ingredients **

Protein: grass-fed whey concentrate, pea protein, grass-fed hydrolyzed collagen protein.
Fats: Coconut oil, high oleic sunflower oil, macadamia nut oil
Carbohydrates: Sweet potato powder, whole grain oat powder, tapioca dextrin, organic psyllium husk, chicory root fiber, acacia fiber
Probiotics: 40 billion CFUs from six strains: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bacillus coagulans.
Fruits and Veggies: Zuvii™ green banana powder, organic wheatgrass, organic barley grass, organic chlorella
Flavorings: dried honey, lemon juice powder, cinnamon, sea salt, natural flavor, monk fruit extract, stevia extract
Micronutrients: Potassium carbonate, calcium citrate, magnesium citrate, cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

** Ample Benefits **

One of the best things about Ample is the calories: too many meal replacements clock in at 150 calories with next to no fat or carbs and call themselves a replacement for a meal. Ample, with options for 400 or 600 calories, comes a lot closer to that mark than many competitors and with a very nice, even balance of protein, carbs, and fat, it’s actually filling as well.

The Omega-3s and antioxidants aren’t quantified, but the ingredients nonetheless suggest a product that’s relatively low in Omega-6 and high in antioxidants. The real standout is the probiotic bacteria: they’ve been linked with reduced inflammation, better immunity, and maybe even lower anxiety.

Ample’s newest formulation has added nutrients: Vitamin D, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. These are nutrients that can be tough to get even when consuming a well balanced diet, so I was happy to see them added in.

** Ample Taste **

The cinnamon, coconut oil, and macadamia oil make for a shake that tastes quite a bit like a liquid shortbread cookie. While the fact that it’s naturally flavored had us wondering if it would taste any good, the relatively high fat content meant that it still turned out delicious.

** Ample Price **

600 calorie bottles are between and per bottle, the 400-calorie bottles are between and each.

But the price decreases when you subscribe, plus you can get a discount in our written review.

** Ample Pros & Cons **

Pros
Good balance of fat, protein, carbs, and fiber
Contains probiotic bacteria
May provide antioxidants
No artificial ingredients
Decent source of Vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, sodium

Cons
Pricy
Not a great source of vitamins
No mention of Omega-3 fatty acids
Antioxidants not quantified
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