supplement/meal replacement.. same thing..
it's like i'm telling those people to stop eating a pile of
cardboard/water-mix waste product from cheese-making and eat a
steak if they want proper protein..
eat properly.. you'll actually feel better.. and you'll actually
be giving your body a break..
again it depends.
if your training and recovery requires a very large intake of
protein and nutrients, the supplements make it a lot easier to get
it all down with less stress to the digestive system. and wallet.
not to mention time saved.
And yes, these are not meant to replace solid food at
mealtimes.