NutriSystem began with its clients being primarily women. Today, they provide men's plan and a senior citizens plan for both sexes. They have plans for vegans and Type II diabetes sufferers.

The NutriSystem diet is based on the glycemic index. This number is based on the affect different foods have on the blood sugar. Foods with a high glycemic index cause more insulin to be secreted therefore causing hunger to return quicker when these particular foods are consumed. Foods with a lower glycemic index lead to a more stable blood sugar and energy throughout the day. There are no spikes in insulin levels so you are less hungry and more satisfied with your meals.

This is a meal delivery plan. Food provided by NutriSystem is shipped to your home every four weeks. The process used to package the foods means that they do not need to be refrigerated. Easy to follow instructions tell you how to prepare each dish.

The food is proportioned to provide nutrients and low glycemic index foods. These "good carbs" cause rapid weight loss with very little effort. According to the commercials, those who use the plan say that the weight literally melted off of them.

Nutrisystem does encourage participants to add low fat dairy, milk and salads, and fruits to each meal. The primary worry is the carbs that most people eat. Protein is protein, but carbohydrates are not the same. This is demonstrated by the varying glycemic index is assigned to different foods. Whole grains stabilize blood sugar but processed carbohydrates raise it.

The Nutrisystem Plan does not forbid exercise but it is designed to work without it. Exercise can only enhance this program since they are already giving you foods that are optimal for you. Whether weight loss will increase with activity is unknown.

Getting meals delivered expensive, a few hundred bucks a month for you and the same for every family member who wants to join. If you can swing this type of payment then this might be your plan. On the upside, NutriSystem doesn't require calorie counting, recording of meals, or anything of the sort. You just choose a meal, add some healthy extras, and eat.

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