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The NEW Glycemic Index Meal Plan
Are carbohydrates good or bad for you? Do "good carbs" really exist or should you eliminate all carbs from your diet?
For years, people have been wondering about carbs and how they affect weight loss. At NutriSystem, we looked into this issue, and based on the most credible scientific research in weight loss and nutrition, concluded that yes, "good" carbs do exist, and that they are those which have low values on the Glycemic Index. They actually help you lose weight more effectively.
The Glycemic Index is recognized by the World Health Organization and it measures the quality of carbohydrates and their impact on your blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, encouraging stable blood sugar levels, rate well or "low" on the Glycemic Index, versus those that rate higher because they break down too quickly and cause your insulin levels to spike and your body to store fat while also leaving you hungry soon after a meal. It's the difference between "good" carbs and "bad" carbs.
According to a recent study at Brown University, people losing weight with prepared meals lost on average 31% more weight over a period of four months than people trying to lose weight preparing their own meals.
One can obtain the advantages of both the low-fat diet and the Atkins diet on a low-GI diet.
David Ludwig, M.D., director of obesity programs at Childrens Hospital in Boston
Based on this information, we centered the new NutriSystem Nourish Program around these low glycemic, good carbs, plus we added optimal amounts of protein and fiber to our foods. It's the first prepared foods program that totally integrates low glycemic index carbohydrates into a meal plan that is also low in fat. It's the best of both worldslow fat AND good carband this unique combination helps support stable blood sugar levels and keep you from feeling hungry while boosting your metabolism.
The new NutriSystem Nourish Program ends the low-carb, no-carb, good/bad-carb debate once and for all, and gives you the ultimate advantage of a balanced, low-glycemic diet.
Enjoy Delicious NutriSystem Nourish Meals & Desserts
On the NutriSystem Nourish Program, you won't be left hungry because the food tastes great. Plus, you'll be eating healthy meals and snacks five times a day! And there's no weighing, measuring or counting pointsyou just grab your entrees and go.
There's a wide selection of NutriSystem Nourish breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts, and they're all healthy, balanced, and designed to fit into your new NutriSystem Glycemic Index Meal Plan. All NutriSystem Nourish entrees take only minutes to prepare, so they're ready to go when you are.
Simply order your NutriSystem Nourish foods online by visiting the NutriSystem and they'll be delivered right to your door. To start your program, you can choose the pre-selected Favorite Foods Package, or select 28 breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts from 100 different foods, each which provides optimal levels of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to help you boost your metabolism and lose weight effectively.
Here's a complete list of the delicious NutriSystem Nourish foods:
BREAKFASTS
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
LUNCHES
Beans and Ham Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Hearty Minestrone Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup
Pasta Salad with Ham
Pasta with Beef
Vegetarian Pasta Salad
Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli
Fettuccini Alfredo with Vegetables and Mushrooms
Chicken and Pasta in Cacciatore Sauce
Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables
Spicy Oriental Noodles with Vegetables and Peanuts
Sliced Ham with Whole Wheat Deli Roll
Turkey Hot Dog with Whole Wheat Deli Roll
Tomato Sauce and Meatballs with Whole Wheat Roll
Vegetarian Sloppy Joe with Whole Wheat Roll
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Black Beans and Rice
Tex-Mex Rice and Beans
Blueberry Low Fat Yogurt
Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt
DINNERS
BBQ Sauce with White Chicken Fillet with Whole Wheat Roll
BBQ Sauce over Beef, Beans and Rice
Beef and Mushroom Gravy with Rice
Beef Stroganoff with Noodles
Beef Tacos
Beef with Peppercorn Sauce and Vegetables
Burgundy Sauce and Beef with Rice
Flame-Broiled Beef Patty with Cheese with Whole Wheat Roll
Flame-Broiled Beef Patty with Whole Wheat Roll
Green Pepper Steak with Rice
Hearty Beef Stew
Macaroni with Cheese and Beef
Mushroom Gravy over Salisbury Steak and Rice
Orange Beef with Noodles
Teriyaki Sauce and Beef with Rice
Pot Roast - Gravy over Beef, Potatoes and Carrots
Rotini with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Sliced Roast Beef and Gravy with Whole Wheat Roll
Polynesian Style Pork with Rice
Vegetable Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Cheese and Spinach Ravioli with Meat Sauce
Chicken Pasta Parmesan
Chicken Primavera with Pasta
Chicken with Almonds, Rice and Vegetables
Homestyle Chicken Noodles with Gravy
Oriental-Style Chicken with Lemon Ginger Sauce and Rice
Three Cheese Pasta with Chicken
Spicy Oriental Style Chicken with Rice
Zesty Cajun-Style Chicken with Wild Rice
Chicken Breast Patty with Whole Wheat Roll
Holiday Turkey Breast with Gravy and Diced Potatoes
Seafood Newburg
Fillet of Fish with Beurre Blanc and Wild Rice
Thin Crust Pizza with Cheese
Thin Crust Pizza with Peppers and Mushrooms
Chili with Beans
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
Are carbohydrates good or bad for you? Do "good carbs" really exist or should you eliminate all carbs from your diet?
For years, people have been wondering about carbs and how they affect weight loss. At NutriSystem, we looked into this issue, and based on the most credible scientific research in weight loss and nutrition, concluded that yes, "good" carbs do exist, and that they are those which have low values on the Glycemic Index. They actually help you lose weight more effectively.
The Glycemic Index is recognized by the World Health Organization and it measures the quality of carbohydrates and their impact on your blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, encouraging stable blood sugar levels, rate well or "low" on the Glycemic Index, versus those that rate higher because they break down too quickly and cause your insulin levels to spike and your body to store fat while also leaving you hungry soon after a meal. It's the difference between "good" carbs and "bad" carbs.
According to a recent study at Brown University, people losing weight with prepared meals lost on average 31% more weight over a period of four months than people trying to lose weight preparing their own meals.
One can obtain the advantages of both the low-fat diet and the Atkins diet on a low-GI diet.
David Ludwig, M.D., director of obesity programs at Childrens Hospital in Boston
Based on this information, we centered the new NutriSystem Nourish Program around these low glycemic, good carbs, plus we added optimal amounts of protein and fiber to our foods. It's the first prepared foods program that totally integrates low glycemic index carbohydrates into a meal plan that is also low in fat. It's the best of both worldslow fat AND good carband this unique combination helps support stable blood sugar levels and keep you from feeling hungry while boosting your metabolism.
The new NutriSystem Nourish Program ends the low-carb, no-carb, good/bad-carb debate once and for all, and gives you the ultimate advantage of a balanced, low-glycemic diet.
Enjoy Delicious NutriSystem Nourish Meals & Desserts
On the NutriSystem Nourish Program, you won't be left hungry because the food tastes great. Plus, you'll be eating healthy meals and snacks five times a day! And there's no weighing, measuring or counting pointsyou just grab your entrees and go.
There's a wide selection of NutriSystem Nourish breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts, and they're all healthy, balanced, and designed to fit into your new NutriSystem Glycemic Index Meal Plan. All NutriSystem Nourish entrees take only minutes to prepare, so they're ready to go when you are.
Simply order your NutriSystem Nourish foods online by visiting the NutriSystem and they'll be delivered right to your door. To start your program, you can choose the pre-selected Favorite Foods Package, or select 28 breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts from 100 different foods, each which provides optimal levels of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to help you boost your metabolism and lose weight effectively.
Here's a complete list of the delicious NutriSystem Nourish foods:
BREAKFASTS
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
LUNCHES
Beans and Ham Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Hearty Minestrone Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup
Pasta Salad with Ham
Pasta with Beef
Vegetarian Pasta Salad
Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli
Fettuccini Alfredo with Vegetables and Mushrooms
Chicken and Pasta in Cacciatore Sauce
Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables
Spicy Oriental Noodles with Vegetables and Peanuts
Sliced Ham with Whole Wheat Deli Roll
Turkey Hot Dog with Whole Wheat Deli Roll
Tomato Sauce and Meatballs with Whole Wheat Roll
Vegetarian Sloppy Joe with Whole Wheat Roll
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Black Beans and Rice
Tex-Mex Rice and Beans
Blueberry Low Fat Yogurt
Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt
DINNERS
BBQ Sauce with White Chicken Fillet with Whole Wheat Roll
BBQ Sauce over Beef, Beans and Rice
Beef and Mushroom Gravy with Rice
Beef Stroganoff with Noodles
Beef Tacos
Beef with Peppercorn Sauce and Vegetables
Burgundy Sauce and Beef with Rice
Flame-Broiled Beef Patty with Cheese with Whole Wheat Roll
Flame-Broiled Beef Patty with Whole Wheat Roll
Green Pepper Steak with Rice
Hearty Beef Stew
Macaroni with Cheese and Beef
Mushroom Gravy over Salisbury Steak and Rice
Orange Beef with Noodles
Teriyaki Sauce and Beef with Rice
Pot Roast - Gravy over Beef, Potatoes and Carrots
Rotini with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Sliced Roast Beef and Gravy with Whole Wheat Roll
Polynesian Style Pork with Rice
Vegetable Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Cheese and Spinach Ravioli with Meat Sauce
Chicken Pasta Parmesan
Chicken Primavera with Pasta
Chicken with Almonds, Rice and Vegetables
Homestyle Chicken Noodles with Gravy
Oriental-Style Chicken with Lemon Ginger Sauce and Rice
Three Cheese Pasta with Chicken
Spicy Oriental Style Chicken with Rice
Zesty Cajun-Style Chicken with Wild Rice
Chicken Breast Patty with Whole Wheat Roll
Holiday Turkey Breast with Gravy and Diced Potatoes
Seafood Newburg
Fillet of Fish with Beurre Blanc and Wild Rice
Thin Crust Pizza with Cheese
Thin Crust Pizza with Peppers and Mushrooms
Chili with Beans
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