When time and simplicity are of the essence, it can be difficult to reach weight loss goals. Slim Fast Optima is a simple three part plan that offers flexibility and variety with meal replacement bars and shakes as well as snack bars while integrating sensible meal plans. The program focuses on a balanced diet paired with exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. When followed properly, it is a simple nutritionally sound way to attain healthy weight loss and maintenance goals.
Snacks
Slim Fast notes that eating calorie-controlled portions of nourishing foods between meals helps satisfy cravings and can reduce the likelihood that you will overeat later in the day. The plan allows you to enjoy three 100 calorie snacks per day including Slim Fast 3-2-1 Snack Bars which greatly resemble candy bars in taste and texture. Slim Fast snack options are nutritionally sound portion controlled low calorie choices.
Shakes and meal bars
Nutritionally, Slim Fast meal replacement bars and shakes provide five grams of fiber per serving in addition to providing 20 percent or more of the recommended daily amounts of most essential vitamins and minerals. For those desiring higher amounts of protein in their diet, the Slim Fast High Protein Shake contains 15 grams of protein per serving. Slim Fast suggests that those watching their carbs substitute Slim Fast Lower Carb Shakes for the Slim Fast 3•2•1 shake or meal bar, and replace the starch portion of your balanced meal with extra protein and vegetables.
Balanced meals
The Slim Fast program does not suggest replacing every meal with a Slim Fast Meal Bar or Slim Fast Shake. It is recommended that participants consume one balanced meal each day consisting of about 500 calories. They suggest filling 1/2 of your plate with vegetables, 1/4 with lean protein such as skinless turkey or chicken, fish or lean cuts of beef and 1/4 with some type of whole grain starch.
Tools
To help participants reach healthy weight loss goals, Slim Fast offers interactive nutritional tools on their website. These tools include a body mass Index calculator and healthy weight loss calculator.
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