Nutrisystem

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.

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.

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.