Nutrisystem is a meal-delivery system for weight loss that ships prepared meals and snacks to your door. You probably know you should be eating a balanced diet with a variety of healthy foods, but if you don't have the time or desire to cook, Nutrisystem might be a good choice for you. Consult your doctor before starting any weight-loss diet.
Basic Information
Nutrisystem has basic plans tailored to men and women, and additional options include plans for vegetarians, adults over 65 and diabetics. Nutrisystem states that its plans may help you regulate your blood sugar, since you eat small and frequent meals, and the menus include low-glycemic carbohydrates that do not raise your blood sugar levels sharply. A meal planner and informational guides about nutrition are included in your order.
Nutrisystem Foods
You eat a Nutrisystem breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack or dessert each day you are on the plan. You can order the default menu for your particular plan, or you can choose each of your meals and snacks individually. A sample day of Nutrisystem foods might include a 160-calorie apple strudel bar for breakfast, 160-calorie cream of broccoli soup for lunch, a 250-calorie thick-crust pizza for dinner and a 150-calorie chocolate chip cookie for dessert.
Grocery Additions
Along with Nutrisystem meals that you receive at home, you can also eat foods that you purchase for yourself at a grocery store. You can eat unlimited amounts of some vegetables, such as zucchini and radishes, to keep yourself from snacking. Fresh groceries also include other vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots, and fruits such as apples and plums. The plans include some fat-free or low-fat dairy or nondairy substitutes, high-protein foods such as chicken or eggs, healthy oils and whole-grain carbohydrates.
Online Resources
When you purchase a Nutrisystem plan, you gain access to all of Nutrisystem's online resources. You can chat at any time with a live Nutrisystem counselor, so you can ask questions about menu substitutions, weight-loss plateaus or any other problems you may be experiencing. In your account, you can track your weight-loss progress, plan your menus and physical activity, and set goals. You can also talk to and ask for support from other Nutrisystem customers in online discussion forums.
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