Some people have difficulty choosing the right type of foods to lose weight. With a diet meal program, the company prepares pre-packaged entrees that are low in calories and fat. As the dieter becomes accustomed to eating healthier foods, she can learn how to make better food choices. Weight-loss meal programs typically charge a weekly or monthly fee for the delivery of foods.
Jenny Craig
Jenny Craig not only offers weight loss foods, but also support services for dieters. In addition to the cost of food, you pay for access to a counselor who can help you reaching your diet goals. Jenny Craig has a full line of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack foods. On the program, you consume three meals a day and one snack.
Food examples from Jenny Craig are blueberry loaf, maple nut hot cereal, cheddar cheese omelet, tortellini soup, meatball sandwich, turkey club panini, pizza, chicken sandwich, southwestern chicken and rice, chili, spaghetti with meatballs, chocolate chip cookie and white cheddar popcorn. To supplement the pre-packaged food items, you are instructed to buy your own fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem offers foods with a low glycemic index to help dieters lose weight. The company has plans tailored for men and women. Diabetics and seniors have recommended meal plans as well. On the plan, dieters have three meals per day along with two snacks. Fresh produce and dairy items are also recommended.
You must sign up for 28 days of food to begin the diet and can have a suggested menu or customized menu for your food selections. Popular foods on the program are egg frittata, cinnamon squares cereal, chicken noodle soup, fettucini Alfredo, meatloaf, split pea soup, vegetable fajitas, chicken with dumplings, peanut butter cookie, nacho crisps and fudge brownie.
Biggest Loser Meal Plan
The Biggest Loser Meal Plan is based on the eating program featured on the popular weight-loss TV show. When you sign up for the program, five to seven days’ worth of meals are delivered to your door. The plan has a set menu each week and does not allow for customization. The program recommends three meals and two snacks daily.
Past menus have featured protein bagel with cream cheese, cheese tortellini in vodka sauce, sirloin steak with roasted corn, blueberry waffles with sugar-free syrup, blackened tilapia and cinnamon crunch bar. The meals are cooked fresh, then frozen for delivery.
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Heather Wood is a freelance writer who provides content to both traditional and new media publishers. She has worked professionally for five years and has appeared in numerous publications, including Gadgetell, Outlook by the Bay and Step in Style. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from The College of New Jersey. Heather enjoys an active lifestyle and spends her free time running and skiing.
