Are there certain “approved” vegetables for the Lean & Green Meal?
All vegetables promote healthful eating; however, during the weight loss phase of your plan, we do suggest that you avoid the “higher carbohydrate” vegetables in order to enhance your weight loss results. Once you Transition to the Maintenance phase of the program, we encourage you to include ALL vegetables for long-term health.
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Our Vegetable List (PDF file) will help you identify the relative carbohydrate levels of these approved vegetables. If you hit a weight loss plateau, or are having trouble achieving the fat-burning state, we recommend you choose vegetables primarily from the Green category instead of from the Orange and Blue categories.
*NOTE: Carrots, corn, potatoes, peas and brussels sprouts should be avoided while in the weight loss phase of your Medifast Plan. Please add them to your diet once you transition to the Maintenance Plan.
Can I use Medifast Meals interchangeably?
One of the great benefits of Medifast Meals is that they may be used interchangeably. The bars should be limited to one (1) per day (due to their higher caloric and carbohydrate content).
What kind of snacks can I have on this program?
Medifast offers a variety of healthy, delicious snacks that can be used to augment the 5 & 1 Plan, including:
Soy Crisps (apple cinnamon, ranch or white cheddar flavors)
Crackers (multi-grain or garden vegetable flavors)
Fast Soups (beef, chicken or tomato flavors)
Other snacks you may have include:
3 celery stalks
1/2 cup sugar-free gelatin
1 sugar-free Popsicle®
2 dill pickle spears
up to 3 pieces of sugar-free gum or mints
Limit your snack intake to one (1) per day. Snacks should NOT take the place of a Medifast Meal or Lean & Green Meal.
*NOTE: Eating more than one (1) snack per day may hinder weight loss. For information on slower weight loss, please refer to our Plateau Tips (PDF file).
Can I substitute a sixth Medifast Meal for my one Lean & Green?
This is not recommended. In order to maximize effectiveness and to ensure that you get all the nutrition your body requires, the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan (5 Medifast Meals plus 1 Lean & Green Meal) should be followed – unless otherwise recommended by your physician.
Is the Lean serving size the cooked or uncooked weight?
It is the cooked weight.
How many calories are in the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan?
The Medifast 5 & 1 Plan provides 800 to 1,000 calories per day, depending on your personal selections.
Can I substitute frozen meals for my Lean & Green Meals?
Medifast does not recommend frozen dinners on the 5 & 1 Plan – primarily due to their varying calorie levels, excessive sodium content and lower protein levels.
Do any Medifast products contain MSG?
The Cream of Tomato Soup is the only product that contains MSG.
How does Medifast sweeten its products?
Medifast uses a combination of fructose and acesulfame potassium to sweeten most products. This combination is used because we have found it to make the best quality products without contributing significantly to calories, sugars or carbohydrates. For more information about Acesulfame Potassium, click here.
There are sugar alcohols in some flavors of Medifast bars (Caramel Nut and the Diabetic Plus bars). There is no Aspartame or Sucralose in Medifast products.
