Yes! We created the entire new line of NutriSystem Nourish foods to feature "good," low glycemic carbs, plus we added optimal amounts of protein and fiber to our meals and desserts. That makes NutriSystem Nourish the first prepared foods program that totally integrates low Glycemic Index carbohydrates into a meal plan that is also low in fat.

Three reasons: great nutrition, proper portions, and unbeatable convenience. Based on findings from recent weight loss research, we've re-balanced all of our foods to have lower Glycemic Index values and optimal amounts of proteins and fats, which all helps to jumpstart your metabolism and keep your body burning fat more effectively. And each entr?e and dessert automatically provides you with just the right amount of food, so you get proper nutrition without ever overdoing it on portion size.

Foods that are part of any healthy diet are also appropriate for people with diabetes. Lots of fresh vegetables and three fresh fruits per day add essential vitamins and fiber. Whole grain breads and cereals, brown rice and unprocessed foods add important fiber, vitamins and minerals. Fish, lean meats and skinless poultry add protein without saturated fats. Drinking water is beneficial as well, particularly for flushing toxins from the body. Back

Yes, Dr. David Ludwig at Children's Hospital in Boston studied 107 obese children during a four-month period. Children in the study on the low-glycemic carbohydrate diet experienced a signifi- cantly greater weight loss compared with those on the standard reduced-fat diet. No. Any sugar needed by the body can come from ingested carbohydrates such as fruits, beans, and wheat bread. The body does not need added sugar. Low-glycemic carbohydrates are excellent sources of energy for athletes.

When you receive your NutriSystem foods, you don't need to refrigerate or freeze them. They can be stored at room temperature in a cupboard or on the countertop.

Each entree has specific preparation instructions on its box or container. Most of the NutriSystem foods can be prepared either on the stovetop or in the microwave. Some simply require the addition of water, and others are ready to eat as-delivered. Back to Top

No! The NutriSystem Nourish program is a complete at-home program. You simply order your NutriSystem Nourish meals and desserts online or over the phone, and they're delivered right to your home or office. You participate from the privacy of your home, with no center visits or public weigh-ins. However, if you choose to, you can call or go online to chat with one of our weight loss counselors.

The NutriSystem Nourish program stresses a healthy balance of good carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It teaches you to eat a variety of foods instead of just concentrating on one area (protein) to lose weight. Unlike Atkins, which is a low-carbohydrate diet that's high in fat and protein, the low-fat NutriSystem Nourish program has you eating good carbs to lose weight.

The NutriSystem Nourish Program gives you the great combination of low Glycemic Index carbohydrates in convenient prepared meals. Like South Beach, with NutriSystem Nourish, good carbs help you lose weight, but our NutriSystem Nourish foods also offer optimal amounts of protein and the increased effectiveness of eating prepared meals.

The NutriSystem Nourish program has taken all the work out of weight loss. Our prepared meals and desserts give you the right amount of food every time and you're never left preparing complicated recipes or guessing how many points are in a certain food or meal. With the NutriSystem Nourish program, there's never any weighing or measuring, and our easy-to-follow meal plan spaces out your meals and snacks throughout the day.

Recent fad diets have claimed that eating too many carbohydrates can lead to high insulin levels, resulting in health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Foods that score higher than 70 on the glycemic index (ie. potatoes, parsnips and donuts) are high GI foods, the reference food being pure glucose or white sugar at 100. High GI foods provide bursts of energy that may be followed quickly by blood sugar reductions and hunger.

All carbohydrates are not the same. Some "gush" into your blood stream and spike your blood sugar. Others just "trickle" in slowly keeping it low. Knowing which carbs are which and then choosing "tricklers" not "gushers" is the secret to making the diet work. For example instant mashed potato (GI-86) will raise your blood sugar more than twice as much as an equal serving of converted rice (GI-38).

All of the NutriSystem foods are "packaged for portability" - a convenience that is very important when you're losing weight. NutriSystem foods are sealed in their packaging prior to cooking to preserve all the important vitamins and minerals and keep them fresh until you open them. On average, the shelf life of NutriSystem meals and desserts is between 6-18 months and because of our "soft canning" process, none of our foods require refrigeration.

The Peter Ganesh Diabetes Foundation was established in 1989 as a non profit organization, after Peter was diagnosed with diabetes. The Peter Ganesh Diabetes Foundation is dedicated to helping you learn more about diabetes through the resources provided on this website. The Peter Ganesh Diabetes Foundation is committed to helping you learn more about the various treatment methods being used and the latest research findings from around the world.

Many people have told me "Hay I am confused! I have seen a bunch of sites and books and each one says something different". Well to get right down to it not enough research has been done to totally nail down exactly what "Glider Total nutrition" is. That is why we don't trust any single commercial food as a complete diet but mix and match a large variety. But we have found there are several right answers and several wrong answers.

There is no food that will make you lose weight by eating it. But there are foods that are low in calories so you can eat a moderate amount without eating too many calories. Examples of these foods are fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, etc. Meanwhile, there are other foods that are very high in calories. They are not "bad" food but should only be eaten in very small quantities. Examples are soft drinks, mayonnaise, butter, etc.

You aren't restricted on a low cholesterol diet! Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are good things to eat when on a low cholesterol diet. Also, look for foods high in unsaturated fats, such as walnuts and fish--these foods have actually be linked to maintaining good heart health. Yes, this may be a possibility. It is also important to remember that diet and exercise are also key in reducing cholesterol levels.

Absolutely. Clinical tests show that low-glycemic foods help maintain healthy blood sugar and insulin levels. Refined carbohydrates can cause a rise in insulin, which interferes with fat metabolism. Nutrimeal has a glycemic index of 23

Low carb bread on Atkins inductionYou know that Atkins inductions phase allows you to have 20 carb grams - and sometimes, you are tempted to use them for something like low carb bread. It's "only" 6 Net carb grams a slice! Why cant I have three of them? I still stay on the wagon! I packed cup of cut lettuce, including crisphead types, contains 1.15 carb grams and 0.77 g fiber = 0.38 Net carbs - plus vitamins, minerals, antioxydants and other phytonutrients.

Teens and the Atkins Diet, an article by Sue Gilbert, M.S. Sue Gilbert is a consulting nutritionist. For many years she worked with Earth's Best Organic Baby Food, integrating nutrition and product development. She has written numerous articles on children's health and nutrition for parenting publications.