Breakfast
A Formula 1 shake with Protein Drink Mix, or eggs or yoghurt
Goal guide
Protein Made Easy
Practical ways to spread protein through your day with Herbalife shakes, drinks and bars alongside your normal meals.
Protein Drink Mix for everyday protein, Formula 1 for a complete meal, Protein Bars when you are out.
Start here
Start with Protein Drink Mix
Mix 2 tablespoons (28 g) with 250 ml cold water: 108 kcal and 15 g protein per serving.
Use it three ways: on its own between meals, stirred into your Formula 1 shake for a higher-protein shake, or as a snack when an earlier meal was light on protein. The label suggests mid-morning or mid-afternoon as easy moments.
How much protein?
UK dietitians give about 0.75 g per kilogram of body weight a day for adults who do not train, and about 1.4 to 2.0 g per kilogram with regular strength or endurance training.
Spread it through the day
Protein is usually easier to manage when it’s spread across meals and snacks instead of left until dinner.
Lunch
Chicken, fish, beans or the protein you already cook
Between meals
Protein Drink Mix on its own, or a Protein Bar when you are out
Dinner
Protein on the plate, without leaving the whole day to this meal
Protein in your everyday meals
Your normal meals and your shakes work together. Each of these is roughly 20 g of protein (British Dietetic Association examples):
Protein Drink Mix adds 15 g whenever a meal or snack needs more.
- Beef, lamb or pork 2 medium slices (75 g cooked)
- Chicken 1 small breast (75 g cooked)
- Grilled fish 1 medium fillet or steak (100 g)
- Tuna or salmon 1 small tin (100 g)
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 pint (600 ml)
- Low-fat cottage cheese Half a 300 g pot (150 g)
- Greek yoghurt Half a 450 g pot (225 g)
- Eggs 3 medium eggs
- Quorn mince 6.5 tablespoons (165 g), as a plant-based option
Product roles
Protein Drink Mix
15 g protein per serving, on its own or in your shake
Formula 1 shake
A complete meal replacement when the whole meal is the gap
Protein Bars
A portable protein snack between meals
Rebuild Strength
For recovery after resistance or anaerobic training; see Gym & Muscle
Choose by moment: everyday, at a meal, on the go or after the gym.
Three example days
Examples, not rules Swap in what you actually eat.
Desk day
- Breakfast Formula 1 shake with Protein Drink Mix stirred in
- Lunch Your usual meal with eggs, chicken, fish or beans
- Mid-afternoon Protein Drink Mix on its own
- Dinner A normal meal with protein on the plate
Gym day
- Breakfast Formula 1 shake with Protein Drink Mix
- Lunch A normal protein-containing meal
- After the gym Rebuild Strength within 30 minutes after resistance training
- Dinner A protein-forward meal
Rest day
- Breakfast Formula 1 shake with Protein Drink Mix
- Lunch Your usual protein-containing meal
- Mid-afternoon Protein Drink Mix or a Protein Bar
- Dinner A normal meal with protein on the plate
Practical tips
- Spread it out: protein at most meals beats one big dinner.
- Protein Drink Mix works with water alone, so no full shake is needed.
- Stir it into Formula 1 for a higher-protein breakfast.
- Keep a Protein Bar in your bag for days away from the kitchen.
- Rebuild Strength is for after the gym, not an everyday protein powder.
Your protein options
Protein Drink Mix is the everyday protein product. Formula 1 adds protein as part of a complete meal, Protein Bars travel with you, and Rebuild Strength is kept for after the gym.
Everyday protein Protein Shake Mix
Vanilla | 588 g
15 g protein per serving, on its own or in a shake.
Protein within a complete meal Formula 1 Shake Mix
9 flavours
A complete meal replacement with protein built in.
Post-workout recovery Rebuild Strength
Chocolate | 1000 g
For recovery after resistance or anaerobic training, not as a daily protein powder.
Sources & guidance
Product preparation and serving guidance is based on current Herbalife UK labels, with general protein and sport-nutrition guidance from recognised UK sources.
- Herbalife UK product labels: Protein Drink Mix, Formula 1, Protein Bars, Rebuild Strength
- British Dietetic Association: sport & exercise nutrition
General guidance only. This page does not replace advice from a doctor or registered dietitian.
Common questions
How much protein do I broadly need?
Broad population ranges, not a personal number: about 0.75 g per kilogram of body weight a day for adults who do not train, and about 1.4 to 2.0 g per kilogram with regular training (British Dietetic Association).
Do body weight and activity change that?
Yes. Both ranges scale with body weight, and a heavier training week needs more protein and more food overall, not just an extra scoop. Not sure where you sit? Ask Keely.
Is Protein Drink Mix the same as Formula 1?
No. Formula 1 is a meal replacement; Protein Drink Mix is a protein top-up, on its own or stirred into a shake.
When should I use Rebuild Strength instead?
After resistance or anaerobic training, mixed with water and drunk within 30 minutes of finishing. Protein Drink Mix is the everyday option for any other time. More in Gym & Muscle.
Can I combine shakes with normal meals?
Yes, that is the idea. Eggs, chicken, fish, yoghurt, beans and lentils each give roughly 20 g of protein per portion, and Protein Drink Mix adds 15 g whenever a meal or snack needs more.
Should I spread protein through the day?
Usually, yes. Three or four protein-containing meals or snacks are easier than fitting it all into dinner.
Do I need the same routine on a rest day?
Spread protein across your Herbalife shakes and normal meals. Protein Drink Mix can support your daily intake; keep Rebuild Strength for recovery after resistance or anaerobic training.
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Find a place for protein in your day
Not sure which products suit the way you eat? Tell Keely about your meals and activity, and we’ll help you explore the options.