Nutrisystem is a portion-controlled diet plan from online weight loss company Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem began in a similar way to Jenny Craig (with bricks-and-mortar weight loss centers), but a few years ago they became internet-only (sometimes incorrectly called nutra system)
Diet Options
The Nutrisystem Nourish program is based on the Glycemic Index. Carbohydrates on the diet are generally low glycemic. A typical day would include 3 meals and 2 snacks. The food is available directly from NutriSystem (via their web site), who ship the food directly to the customer. There are options for men, women, and vegetarians.
The idea is to restrict the diet to accurate portions based around the persons required calorie count. Food can selected from a pre-made menu, or you can select individual food items. The typical meal plan cycle is 28 days.
Like most packaged weight loss programs, they are useful for short term controlled weight loss. However many people will not continuing buying foods like this for the rest of their life, and will have to ‘wean off’ the program.
However, considering that a significant contributor to obesity is growing portion size, Nutrisystem can be very helpful for some people.
Nutrisystem have a current offer of one weeks free food (with an online order)
NutriSystem Program
The NutriSystem program does provide more than a diet. A weight loss counselor is available via online chat (there is apparently no charge for this service). They also provide more information regarding exercise and building a healthy mind.
Foods on the Diet
Here is a sampling of foods on the Nutrisystem diet.
BREAKFASTS
- Oatmeal
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- NutriCinnamon Squares Cereal
- NutriCoconut O’s Cereal
- NutriFrosted Crunch Cereal
- NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Cereal
- Lowfat Granola Cereal
- Frosted Oats Cereal
- Mini Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal
- Lemon Poppyseed Muffin
- Banana Spice Muffin
- Blueberry Bran Muffin
- Chocolate Chip Granola Bar
- Apple Granola Bar
- Cranberry Granola Bar
- Scrambled Eggs - Smoke Flavor
- Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese
- Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Mushrooms
DESSERTS / SNACKS
- Vanilla Pudding
- Chocolate Pudding
- Almond Pistachio Biscotti
- Amaretto Coffee - Unsweetened, Decaffeinated
- Apple Cinnamon Soy Chips
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Bar
- Blueberry Lemon Dessert Bar
- Cappuccino Coffee - Unsweetened, Decaffeinated
- Chocolate Macadamia Nut Biscotti
- BBQ Soy Chips
- Hot Cocoa
- Chocolate Shake
- White Cheddar Soy Chips
- Mint Hot Cocoa
- Mocha Shake
- Chocolate Mochaccino Dessert Bar
- NutriCrunch Chocolates
- Sour Cream and Onion Soy Chips
Criticisms
As with many packaged food diets, some will not enjoy the taste of the NutriSystem food products. There have also been stories of some foods being substituted by NutriSystem at peak times (such as the new year) - this could be an issue if you have a food allergy.
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