Some people who contact me about Nutrisystem know (or have read) that it's a diet that consists of a relatively high amount of protein and a relatively low amount of carbs. This is true even when you get to eat comfort and snack foods as well as sweet tasting desserts. So, some people are skeptical of these ratios and claims and want to know how much protein you really take in or eat each day on Nutrisystem.
Protein Drink
This is going to vary depending on the Nutrisystem foods that you chose as well as which side items you chose to add in on your own. But, I can give you some idea of this by taking three random days of the diet's meals and averaging the daily protein amount. I will do this below.
Protein Drink
Day One Protein Example: To keep things simple, I will place the amount of protein for each meal in parenthesis after that meal. For breakfast, I've chosen the very popular and highly rated blueberry pancakes (5 grams of protein,) the roasted vegetable pizza for lunch (8,) and the roast turkey for dinner (18.) You are asked to have a Nutrisystem snack and dessert each day so I've chosen the buttered popcorn (4) and the carrot cake (5.) My grand total of protein (before I add in any side items) is 40 grams. However, they ask you to add in a healthy side for each meal. So I might add milk to breakfast, carrots to lunch, and tomatoes for dinner. This would likely give me a good amount of additional protein on that day.
Day Two Protein Example: For the next day, I'll choose a ham and cheese omelet for breakfast (13,) a turkey hotdog for lunch (5,) and the chicken enchilada for dinner (17.) I'll choose the herb snack mix for my snack (6) and the peppermint cookie patty for dessert (6.) This gives me a total of 46 grams of protein for the day - but that is before I add in my sides for each meal. So I might add in fruit for breakfast, raisins for lunch, and a salad for dinner. These sides would bump up my protein total.
Day Three Example: For day 3, I'll pick apple cinnamon oatmeal (4) for breakfast, a meatball melt for lunch (11,) and meat lasagna for dinner (18.) My snack will be cheese puffs (8) and my dessert will be a frozen caramel sundae (3.) My total grams of protein on this day before I add in my sides is 44.
The Three Day Average: So my daily average of protein over these three days (without factoring in the sides) was 43 grams. Now as I said, this isn't a complete number because you would be taking in more protein and the amount would depend upon the sides that you chose. But it's probably safe to say that you'd likely be taking in at least 9 -15 more grams of protein or more per day, again depending on what you chose.
How Much Protein Is Recommended For Weight Loss? Is This A Healthy Or Advisable Amount?: The Institute of Health's dietary reference intake recommendations allow for a protein intake from 10 - 35% of the calories that you take in and many believe that taking in high amounts of protein contribute to weight loss. Considering that most people take in around 1200 -1500 calories per day on Nutrisystem, these protein levels are right in line with the higher end of that range. Some very stringent high protein diets include even more or higher amounts, but I personally feel that Nutrisystem keeps their ratios safe but effective.
How Much Protein Do You Take In Or Eat Each Day On The Nutrisystem Diet?
Protein Drink
Dec 08, 2011 07:28:55
Click for larger image and other views
>> Click here to update Christmas prices for P90X Results and Recovery Formula: 30-Day Supply, Tub <<
Christmas Sales P90X Results and Recovery Formula: 30-Day Supply, Tub Feature
- Dextrose (glucose) – a natural 6-carbon sugar for optimum glycogen replenishment
- A high Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) blend to provide the critical building blocks for rapid muscle resynthesis.
- Vitamins, including antioxidants, to help reduce muscle soreness and assist in repair and growth.
- P90X workout plan is based on a 5-6 day/week workout schedule, resting/stretching on the 7th day.
Christmas Sales P90X Results and Recovery Formula: 30-Day Supply, Tub Overview
P90X Results and Recovery Formula® - After-Workout Drink. Recover faster and see better results! A great-tasting shake that's specially designed to provide the precise nutrients you need to recover quickly after intense workouts, P90X Results and Recovery Formula offers a unique mix of:
• Simple and complex carbohydrates for optimum glycogen replenishment
• A high Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) blend to provide the critical building blocks for rapid muscle resynthesis
• Vitamins, including antioxidants, to help reduce muscle soreness and assist in repair and growth
Studies (1,2) show that with proper nutrition during the first hour following a workout you can increase your body's ability to recover by more than 100%. The key component to maximizing this "window of opportunity" is a formulation of approximately 4 parts carbohydrates to 1 part protein. P90X Results and Recovery Formula combines the proper nutrients in this state-of-the-art, great-tasting, body-shaping cocktail that's guaranteed to take your P90X workouts to the next level.
^1 Phillips, SM, JW Hartman and SB Wilkinson. 2005. Dietary protein to support anabolism with resistance exercise in men. J. Am. Coll Nutr. 24:1345.
^2 Haff, GG, MJ Lehmkuhl, LB Meloy and MH Stone. 2003. Carbohydrate supplementation and resistance training. J. Strength Cond Res 17:187.
Warning: Consult with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breast feeding, providing to a child, or if you have any other special needs. Keep out of reach of children.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
SAVE NOW on Christmas Sales Offers below!
Available In Stock. |
| This Christmas P90X Results and Recovery Formula: 30-Day Supply, Tub ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. |
|
Limited Offer Today!! P90X Results and Recovery Formula: 30-Day Supply, Tub Christmas and Cyber Monday 2011 Deals
Multiroom
ON is proud that NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company, has certified the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Registration of its in-house manufacturing operation. Together, these practices and procedures allow ON to consistently deliver first-rate sports nutrition supplements under the strictest quality control standards.
About Optimum Nutrition: True Strength
ON is proud that NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company, has certified the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Registration of its in-house manufacturing operation. Together, these practices and procedures allow ON to consistently deliver first-rate sports nutrition supplements under the strictest quality control standards.
About Optimum Nutrition: True Strength
