Medifast is a low calorie diet plan recommended only for individuals who are overweight. According to Every Diet, you lose an average of 2 to 5 pounds per week following a meal replacement diet. Instead of typical meals, you consume five meal replacements and one sensible meal daily. The foods on the diet are low in calories and fat and high in protein.
Beverages
Two types of shakes are available through Medifast: ready-to-drink versions and concentrated types prepared by adding water. Each shake contains 11 grams of protein, is labeled gluten free and produced from soy. Flavors include vanilla, chocolate, banana, strawberry and orange cream. Other drinks from Medifast include iced tea, cappuccino, hot cocoa, fruit drinks and chai latte.
Snacks
To satisfy the craving for something sweet or crunchy, Medifast offers a line of meal replacement snacks. Pretzel sticks are available in honey mustard and cinnamon flavors while cheese puffs are available in nacho and Parmesan. Banana, vanilla and chocolate puddings are available along with chocolate brownies. Crunch bar flavors include caramel, chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal and cinnamon. All snacks are high in protein and fiber. Multigrain and garden vegetable crackers can be used as accompaniments to the Medifast line of soups.
Breakfast Foods
Oatmeal meal replacement flavors include apple cinnamon, maple brown sugar, blueberry and peach. Low-fat original or chocolate chip pancakes are offered as a meal replacement. The scrambled eggs are microwavable and certified gluten- and lactose-free.
Soups
The soups from Medifast are prepared by simply adding water. Traditional soups offered include chicken and rice, chicken noodle soup and Maryland crab. Creamy soup options include cream of broccoli, cream of tomato and cream of chicken. A beef vegetable stew and chili are additional options.
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