Very Low Calorie Diets
It’s a medically supervised rapid weight loss program designed for individuals with a BMI over 27 with obesity related co-morbidities. Its goal is to introd...
Sun, 17 Aug, 2014 at 3:02 AM
Under proper medical supervision, VLCD’s produce quick, significant weight loss in patients who are moderately to extremely obese. This type of diet has bee...
Mon, 30 Jun, 2014 at 3:41 PM
Very Low Calorie Diets are designed for patients with a BMI over 30 or over 27 with obesity related co-morbidities such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hi...
Mon, 7 Apr, 2014 at 11:02 AM
VLCD’s deliver rapid weight loss, typically an average of 3-5 pounds per week for women and 5-7 pounds per week for men.
Sun, 24 Aug, 2014 at 1:26 PM
The many potential health benefits include: lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, lower serum cholesterol, improv...
Mon, 3 Mar, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Length of stay for each patient is different as it is defined by the motivation of the patient and the amount of weight that that patient needs to lose. Mos...
Thu, 5 Dec, 2013 at 3:17 PM
When on a VLCD, calories and carbohydrates are limited and the body burns its own storage fat for energy. The fat is released into the bloodstream, travels ...
Thu, 5 Dec, 2013 at 3:17 PM
The great tasting shakes, puddings, soups, nutrition bars satisfy both the nutrition and flavor profiles for patients. They report back that they are satisf...
Thu, 27 Mar, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Patients may experience mild temporary side-effects as the body adjusts to the program. These include: greater sensitivity to cold, headaches, fruity breath...
Thu, 5 Dec, 2013 at 3:18 PM
They are not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing mothers, patients who have conflicting medical conditions or are on certain medications, or type ...
Thu, 27 Mar, 2014 at 12:10 PM