Thanks to celebrity spokeswomen Valerie Bertinelli, Queen Latifa, and Kirstie Alley, Jenny Craig, the diet specialists of the 1980s, has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Sensational.com reports that Jenny Craig uses a multi-level weight loss approach that offers personal support to the participants. Starting with Jenny Craig's prepared meals, participants eventually learn how to make the right food choices and portion sizes. The focus is creating the mindset of a healthy lifestyle. Consultants are available in person or online in order to meet the needs of Jenny Craig's varied clients.
Breakfast
Even if you're on the go or in a hurry, Jennycraig.com reports that there is a healthy option for you to get your day off to the right start.
The New Oatmeal Breakfast Square blends rolled oats, raisins and soy crisps with cinnamon for only 150 calories. One bar contains six grams of protein and a whopping five grams of fiber. Only 20 calories come from fat and there's zero saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. The total carbohydrate count is 27 grams.
There's also the Cheddar Cheese Omelet, served with roasted red potatoes and green and red bell peppers. The entire meal is 200 calories, 50 of which are derived from fat. There's 12 grams of protein, five grams of fiber and 29 grams of carbohydrates.
Lunch
The Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Panini includes mozzarella, Romano, Parmesan and Fontinella cheese and is served on whole wheat Panini bread. The meal has 16 g of protein, 5 g of fiber and 50 calories from fat. The total fat count is six grams, two of which are from saturated fat. There are no trans fats but it does contain 25 mg cholesterol.
Rotini with meatballs offers a classic Italian meal for 260 calories and includes tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. The protein count is 18 g and it offers 5 g fiber; 60 calories are derived from fat and half of the 6 fat grams are classified as saturated. There are no trans fats but the cholesterol count comes in at 25 milligrams.
Dinner
Jennycraig.com offers numerous suggestions for a healthy, delicious and easy dinner.
Jenny Craig's Sesame Chicken is served with whole wheat pasta and a plethora of vegetables. The entire meal is 290 calories, 100 of which are from fat. There are 14 g of protein and five grams of fiber. The total fat count is 11 g and only 2 of those are from saturated fat. Additionally, there's zero grams of trans fat, 25 mg of cholesterol and 37 g of carbohydrates.
Spaghetti with Meatballs topped with Romano and mozzarella cheese, all for 260 calories, 16 g of protein and 5 g of fiber, 70 calories are derived from fat. The total fat count is 8 g, 3.5 grams of saturated fat and 30 mg of cholesterol.
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