VLCD – Nestle Optifast Shakes 18pack

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Product Name: Optifast VLCD shake

Brand: Optifast

Product Type: Dietary Supplements

Product Description:

The Optifast VLCD shakes contain an exceptional formula that is high in protein, contains adequate fibre and tastes delicious. They are available in five delicious flavours including strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, coffee and banana. The Optifast shakes can be consumed at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

If you are wanting a lifestyle change to increase energy, activity, health and wellbeing, the Optifast program is for you!

What is the Optifast VLCD Program?

The Optifast program offers a holistic approach to weight management where you are provided with all the support and education you require for weight loss and ensuring optimal health and wellbeing. This will assist you in making lifestyle changes which will maintain a healthy weight.

The Optifast program is highly suitable for those with a body mass index of over 27 and also for those suffering from hypertension, sleep apnoea, high cholesterol and type two diabetes

The Optifast program has been researched extensively to enhance success rate and safety for all patients. It includes a flexible program which provides recipes and advice on living a healthy lifestyle. The fundamental role of Optifast is to assist with weight management, promote optimal health and provide education regarding healthy living.

Optifast is a clinically established program recommended for the management and treatment of obesity. VLCD stands for ‘Very Low Calorie Diet.’

In the Optifast program, all regular meals are replaced with Optifast product which restrict calorie intake whilst ensuring optimal health and wellbeing. A reduction in caloric intake below 800 calories per day results in the body utilising energy form its own fat stores rather than food. Research has identified that very low calorie diets enhance initial weight loss potential than other diets, estimated at 9-26kg over 4-20 weeks. The efficiency of the program may increase with the implementation of an adequate exercise program.

What is involved?

In the initial stages of the Optifast program, it completely replaces regular dietary intake. As weight loss initiates, normal everyday meals can be progressively re-introduced. These products contain high quality protein, essential fatty acids and carbohydrates. The products also include the essential nutrients, minerals, trace elements the body requires to maintain optimal health and wellbeing.

The Optifast program consists of four stages which include the intensive phase, transition phase, maintenance phase and the stabilization phase.

• Intensive Phase: This is the initial phase which replaces all meals and is consumed conjunction with 2 cups of low starch, green vegetables, 2 serves of fruit, 1 serve of dairy and 2 litres of water per day.
• Transition Phase: One low calorie meal is introduced into the diet (approximately 300-350 calories), in combination with 2 cups of low starch vegetables, 2 serves of fruit, 1 serve of dairy and 2 litres of water per day.
• Maintenance Phase: At this phase of the program, Optifast replaces one meal a day in combination with two low calorie meals (approximately 300-350 calories each), 2 cups of low starch vegetables, 2 serves of fruit, 1 serve of dairy and 2 litres of water per day.
• Stabilization Phase: Once weight loss has been accomplished, you no longer require Optifast if you are consuming a healthy diet below 1500 to ensure you are still achieving your weight loss goals.

Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD’s) should only be implemented where rapid weight loss is required for optimal health and wellbeing with the recommendation and supervision of medical professionals. This product is unsuitable for use by pregnant or lactating women, infants, children, adolescents and the elderly.

 Directions of use:

To use, add one sachet of Optifast shake powder into approximately 200-250ml of cold water. Shake or stir until the powder is fully dispersed throughout the water. If you would prefer a thinner consistency you can add extra water.