I needed a meal replacement for work since my work hours (overnight) make it inconvenient for me to buy actual food. I found that this worked really well, despite first impressions (the smell and the ingredients; the latter because I have some form of IBD). My stomach tolerates it, the taste is great and it leaves me feeling full for 5 hours after drinking. When I drink this, it's like I ate something instead of drank a powdered mix. It's probably because of its nutrients; 23g of carbs, 30g of protein and 15g of fiber already resembles the nutritional value of an actual dish. Great product overall.