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Nutrisystem Diet
Last modified: April 6, 2008
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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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