About Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Drink
per 8 fl oz serving
per 8 fl oz serving

13 grams protein
to support growth and help build & maintain muscle

Key Nutrients for Immune Support
100% DV of Vitamin C & 50% DV of Vitamin D

25% DV Calcium
to help build strong bones

150 Nutrient-Rich Calories
for nutritional energy

20% DV Iron
to help blood deliver oxygen to the body
Gluten Free
Suitable for Lactose Intolerance, Not for individuals with galactosemia
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older.
EACH NUTRIENT-PACKED BREAKFAST DRINK PROVIDES
per 8 fl oz serving

Source-USDA FoodData Central: One large egg has 6.3 g protein. One 5.3 oz cup of Greek Yogurt contains 141 mg calcium. One 8 fl oz glass of skim milk contains 2.9 mcg vitamin D. One medium orange has 70 mg vitamin C.

As much
PROTEIN
AS TWO
large eggs

As much
VITAMIN D
AS THREE
8 fl oz glasses of milk

As much
CALCIUM
AS TWO
5.3 oz cups of Greek Yogurt

As much
VITAMIN C
AS ONE
medium orange
Source-USDA FoodData Central: One large egg has 6.3 g protein. One 5.3 oz cup of Greek Yogurt contains 141 mg calcium. One 8 fl oz glass of skim milk contains 2.9 mcg vitamin D. One medium orange has 70 mg vitamin C.
Nutritional Information
Reviews
Very Pleased
From: LadyB | Dec 11, 2022
I purchased this for my special needs granddaughter and she LOVES it!!!
My Wife's go to BREAKFAST!!!
From: Thomas_637d5e2fb1088 | Nov 22, 2022
My Wife's Chemo treatment caused her t a lot of weight. She had constant nausea.. Drinking CBE Vanilla every day help her stop the weight loss and her regaining the weight loss. CBE is now part of our breakfast routine.
Carnation breakfast essentials light start
From: BOBBBI | Oct 17, 2022
I was so happy to find carnation breakfast essentia ls light start like chocolate pattered mix as easy as it is through nestle. When the store I usually purchase this phone kept doing minimal supply and port restocking restocking I found going online was the easiest thing to do and I tend to buy 2 months supply at a time it's been fantastic, ConvenientAnd cost effective for me. I only wish more of the carnation flavors from my past were available such as coffee and eggnog, I will survive with the limitations, I am getting good at that.
A life saver
From: P_6314c554cc468 | Sep 04, 2022
This Classic french vanilla is so important to my son, who is special needs and has food refusal issues. He now eats only a liquid diet and a small pureed food diet. The french vanilla packets were recommended by our nutritionist and nurse practitioner as a main ingredient in a milk mixture we make daily for him. He lives on this, it tastes great for him, and he drinks it daily. We have kept him healthy and his weight up for many years now. It has plenty of nutrients in it. He dislikes chocolate so this flavor is great. Thank you for making this product. We have prevented him from getting a feeding tube.
Have every day!
From: Cindy_63041d6164b54 | Aug 23, 2022
I love this, it’s filling and delicious. I have it for dinner almost every day.
Good variety, flavors and value
From: Lilli | Jul 31, 2022
I love the convenience of these drinks. I also use the higher protein versions and would like to see that option in strawberry.
new formula is awful
From: J_62e5674440395 | Jul 30, 2022
I have been drinking Light Start for years. The new formula is thick and bland, much less of a chocolate flavor. At first I thought it was me. After the second morning I looked at the box and saw that they have not only changed the box, but also the flavor. New Look, Great Taste. Not same great taste. Ugh.
Special Needs GiGi
From: Mona_62e428426c03a | Jul 29, 2022
Pediasure is all my granddaughter takes since she's special needs. Since the national shortage, can no longer find berry flavored. Tried Carnation Mixed Berries and she's tolerating very well. Her GI clinic is ok with it as the caloric intake is similar.
Love it
From: Angela | Jun 22, 2022
The carnation lite taste good and I have I incorporated into my daily diet. It gives me energy and curves my appetite.
Great for dinner
From: Cindy_628bbf7db164c | May 23, 2022
I have this everyday for my dinner, along with some banana nut bread. It satisfies me completely. I love the flavor and the ease of making.
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