About Nutrisystem

The Nutrisystem home meal delivery for weight loss system has been around since as early as 1972. The idea behind the program relies on calorie and portion control. This was a forerunner in the mail order meal system for dieting. Though you will need to supply some fresh grocery store items, the organization supplies you with most of the meals and snacks you will need.

What you get, when you place your order, is shelf-stable foods, as well as frozen-fresh foods. The frozen foods have actually just recently been added, with a drop in rates, which may be a result of needing to stay current with the competition. The meals, as well as the snacks, are low in sodium and saturated trans fat.

Nutrisystem Diet Plans

Nutrisystem also seems to have the most developed diet plans, with eight different ones currently available. Nutrisystem Select is a month-long program with one week being frozen selections and the rest being the foods with shelf life. There’s the Nutrisystem Flex option, which is, generally, for those with a tighter budget. This is the five-day a week plan, versus a full seven.

Another popular plan is Nutrisystem Advanced. This is basically a “good carb” diet plan that is low-glycemic. It also includes omega-3 fatty acids and other ingredients to lose weight and maintain a healthy heart. Nutrisystem Vegetarian and Nutrisystem Men are plans based on the who the name implies. Nu-Kitchen Fresh for Nutrisystem is a team effort between Nutrisystem and Nu-Kitchen.
Finally, there’s Nutrisystem D, which is a diet plan for diabetics.

Diet Plan Food Selection

Nutrisystem has one of the most extensive menus around for the home meal delivery programs. Breakfasts may include anything from cereals to muffins to French toast or omelets. There’s even a biscuits and gravy choice. Lunches include soups, meal replacement bars, pizza, pasta, tuna salad or hot dogs, along with a few other items.

Dinner is really varied, but some key items include a cheese and spinach ravioli, vegetable lasagna with basil tomato sauce and a sloppy Joe. Nutrisystem also includes snacks and desserts. You will find food items such as pretzels, soy chips, cheese puffs and popcorn for snacks. For desserts, you can try carrot cake, chocolate chip cookies, the creamy fudge bar Popsicle or the fudge swirl sundae.

Pros

• This is an established meal delivery for weight loss system.
• Along with healthy foods, users get unlimited counseling and support services, along with newsletters and advice.
• Variety of foods that are frozen or shelf-stable
• Recently named #4 by US News as the Best Commercial Diets
• Snacks and desserts are included.
• Members can rate the food, so you can decide if you want to go with the five star cuisine or take a gamble on food that scored lower.
• Full 28-day ordering system, so you only have to think about it once a month.

Cons

• Users still need to purchase some fresh fruits and vegetables from the grocery store, unlike many other programs where the meal that arrives is ready to be eaten, as is.
• Some claims the pre-packed, shelf-stable foods are high in sodium
• Does not prepare members for healthy eating once off the plan

Conclusion

Nutrisystem has established itself as a fixture in the word of diet and meal delivery for weight loss programs. It is practically responsible for the market existing. From the amount of success stories, this program has been helping people lose weight and get healthier since 1972. The downside may be that unless you seek to understand how to diet and exercise properly, you may not be ready to do it on your own when you do decide to get out of the program.