NutriSystem is another popular weight loss program that is based on prepackaged meals with some grocery store additions.  They offer 170 different gourmet meals which they claim to be “heart healthy, high fiber and hunger satisfying.”  NutriSystem follows what they call the Glycemic Advantage.  The program is based on the Glycemic Index which “measures the quality of carbohydrates and their impact on your blood sugar levels.”  Basically it focuses on low glycemin index foods or “good” carbs vs high glycemic index foods or “bad” carbs.  NutriSystem offers an online community with weight loss trackers.   

According to Forbes.com on December 23, 2008 “NutriSystem is the lowest priced popular weight lost program.”  The lowest price program that NutriSystem has is called the NutriSystem 5 Day Flex and is about $100 less than the regular full program.  NutriSystem claims that you can follow their program for approximately $11 a day.  NutriSystem offers plans directed to both men and women and in several categories including basic, silver, diabetic, and vegetarian.

NutriSystem has 3 easy steps
1. Choose your plan and food.
2. Get delicious food delivered to your door.
3. Get healthy and track your weight loss.

ConsumerAffairs.com on November 3, 2006 presented an article titled “ NutriSystem Leaves A Bad Taste In Many Mouths – Consumers Complain of Salty Food, Too Many Substitutions.”  This article focuses on complaints about “the distasteful food and lack of variety” not on lack of results. 

Goulda Downer, Ph.D., a registered dietician who heads Metroplex Health and Nutrition Services in Washington, D.C. states, “If you follow the 1200-1500 calorie diet stipulated by NutriSystem most people may lose some weight.  However, the average individual eating the same amount of calories, without the high cost could achieve the same results. While NutriSystem prepackaged meals is a convenience for some there are better and healthier alternatives to weight loss.  Not only are these programs costly, but the quality and texture of many meals are unpalatable. Unless people intend to eat NutriSystem prepackaged meals for the rest of their lives, they must learn the importance of preparing healthy meals. After all, there is life after NutriSystem.  There is no substitute for understanding the value in learning how to eat regular healthy foods, and portion control.  Furthermore such a low calorie diet must be carefully planned to meet the minimum daily values (DV) for most nutrients.”

Start your weight loss today with NutriSystem and get 2 free weeks of food.

 

 

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