The Nutrisystem Programs are the most notable weight loss plans available. Nutrisystem D is their latest innovation. Trial results showed that dieters lost 16 times more weight, and lowered their blood sugar five times more, on these plans than on a standard hospital-based diet.
The Basics of the Nutrisystem D Diet
The Nutrisystem D program offers a simple approach to weight loss for diabetics, which can also help to manage their diabetes.
Dieters are provided with calorie controlled, pre-packaged meals for every day of the week. The meal plan contains three meals, one snack and one dessert daily. The daily calorie intake for women is approximately 1,200, and for men is approximately 1,500. Carbohydrates make up 55% of the daily calories, 25% are from protein and 20% from fat.
Recommended Foods
In addition to the daily meals provided, dieters are advised to add four cups of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sample Diet Plan
Breakfast
Pancakes with fresh strawberries
Lunch
Cheesy home-style potatoes with broccoli
1 Slice of ham
Afternoon Snack
Low-fat cottage cheese
Fresh pineapple
Dinner
Beef tacos
Green salad with peppers
Evening Snack
Fudge brownie
Exercise Recommendations
Exercise is recommended on the Nutrisystem D Program.
Pros
- There is no need for calorie counting or measuring
- Exercise is recommended and a free exercise DVD is provided
- According to studies, 25% of diabetics were able to reduce their diabetes medication on this diet
- Meals contain omega-3 fats and are based on low-glycemic carbohydrates
- Convenient and very easy to follow
- Includes a large variety of meal choices
Cons
- No guidance is provided to dieters on how to prepare healthy meals
- Meals do not contain fresh fruits and vegetables
- Portions are small
- Calories are very low, particularly for people who have a physically active lifestyle
Conclusions
It is common, for most dieters, to regain weight when they no longer depend on meal delivery plans due to a lack of nutritional knowledge. Nutrisystem D is proven to be successful for diabetics.
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