Safely Transitioning Off Meal Replacement PlansWritten by Protica Research
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Fortunately, there exist some very well designed nutritional supplements and plans that support this transition strategy. These nutritional supplements are not candy bars posing as “energy bars”, or protein powders laden with calories and fat grams [iii]. Rather, these authentic nutritional supplements are scientifically designed, low-calorie, complete eating solutions. That is, they can be used to supplement a meal that is not fortified with vitamins or complete protein, or they can be used -- without health risk -- to replace a meal when healthy eating choices are not available. Meal replacements have proven their value in “battle of bulge”; especially since they provide dieters with an easy answer to question: what do I eat today? However, it is just as clear that period just after weight loss, when meal replacements program ceases, is critical. Far too many dieters are left without a transition plan that enables them to safely return to a diet of non meal-replacement items. Fortunately for these individuals, and for future dieters as well, there exist authentic and medically engineered nutritional supplement solutions that bridge this gap, and help ensure that a hard won weight loss battle is a long-term victory. ABOUT PROTICA Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact, hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero carbohydrates and zero fat. Information on Protica is available at http://www.protica.com You can also learn about Profect at http://www.profect.com Copyright - Protica Research - http://www.protica.com REFERENCES [i] Source: “Are you Sabotaging your Diet?”. Prevention.com. http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-4-57-190-4559-3,00.html [ii] Source: “Meal Replacement Diets”. All About Info Ltd. http://dietsnutrition.allinfoabout.com/features/replace.html [iii] Source: “Nutritional Supplement”. Rolf Rasmussen. http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Nutritional-Supplement&id=8188
ABOUT PROTICA Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact, hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero carbohydrates and zero fat. Information on Protica is available at http://www.protica.com You can also learn about Profect at http://www.profect.com
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Fats are also essential, and if your protein component is light on fat, you can add some olive oil, or a couple of olives. If you prefer, a small pile of nuts can be used instead. Unlike some diets, Zone Diet doesn't 'ban' any foods as such, but you are 'strongly advised' to keep bad carbohydrates down to a quarter or less of your total carbohydrate intake. And stay off caffeine - no coffee, tea, or fizzy colas even diet variety. There are pre-prepared 'Zone Diet' snacks and ready meals available, although Dr Sears insists these are not necessary as long as you follow guidelines. You should also exercise, both aerobically and anaerobically, 3 times a week minimum for at least 20 mins with an additional warm up time and stretching. Once you reach your ideal weight, you can add more fat to your diet in order to provide your body with energy without using your stored fat reserves. Typically you would double your fat allowance to start, then see if your weight holds. Make sure they are monounsaturated fats though! For sample meal menus on Zone Diet, consult www.supaDiet.com now.
Helen Laxton writes diet articles for www.supadiet.com a free site providing you with tips and advice on losing weight fast.
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