Q: Can I use canned vegetables instead of fresh vegetables with this program?
A: Fresh and frozen vegetables retain more of their vitamins and generally have little added salt. If these are unavailable, try to purchase canned vegetables that don't have added salt or fat.
Q: Should I exercise while on this plan?
A: Yes. Exercise is an appetite suppressant, and it also accelerates the burning of calories. Besides acting as an aid in weight stabilization, aerobic exercise will improve cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness. Your exercise program can be as simple as 30 minutes of walking 3 times a week.
Q: What are some of the benefits of UltraMeal products?
A: UltraMeal has been clinically tested as part of a balanced dietary and regular exercise program and shown to reduce body fat while preserving lean muscle mass. The typical over-the-counter product is an extremely sweet drink or bar with generally small amounts of poor quality proteins. UltraMeal has 15 or more grams of protein per serving. Lower protein products may result in loss of lean muscle mass in body composition programs. Also, the main ingredient in many over-the-counter products is plain table sugar or sucrose. There is no added sucrose in UltraMeal products. UltraMeal contains the low-glycemic index carbohydrate fructose (fruit sugar) as part of the macronutrient blend. Fructose does not cause the rise in blood sugar that sucrose can. Third, unlike many over-the-counter products, UltraMeal varieties are fortified with a complete vitamin and mineral core supplying valuable sources of all these important nutrients. It is a particularly rich source of non-dairy calcium for improving bone health. Also, unlike many other products, UltraMeal shake formulas are formulated to exclude yeast, eggs, hydrogenated oils, sucrose, or gluten. The UltraMeal Bar contains a very similar ratio of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fat to the UltraMeal soy powdered drink mix.
Q: Do I have to mix the Ultra Meal with water?
A: UltraMeal is delicious mixed alone with cold water. It can also be mixed with various fruits and other ingredients. Refer to the section in the Patient Guide on mixing instructions. Remember, however, added ingredients will add calories.
Q: Does UltraMeal contain caffeine or other stimulants?
A: No stimulants are added, but cocoa naturally contains caffeine and theobromine. The natural chocolate from cocoa in UltraMeal Dutch Chocolate, UltraMeal Plus Dutch Chocolate, UltraMeal WHEY Dutch Chocolate, UltraMeal Mocha, and UltraMeal Plus Mocha has approximately 20 mg of caffeine and less than 150 mg of theobromine per serving. UltraMeal Bar Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Banana, and Chocolate Fudge contain approximately 10 mg caffeine and 60 mg theobromine per bar. The natural chocolate in UltraMeal RICE has approximately 8 mg of caffeine and less than 150 mg of theobromine per serving. These small amounts are about 1/5 or less the amount found in a cup of brewed coffee.
Q: Can I use this dietary program if I'm gluten or dairy sensitive?
Yes. Except for UltraMeal WHEY, all of the UltraMeal products are formulated without gluten or dairy. UltraMeal WHEY is suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals. Additionally, using the exchange option lists, you can make food choices within the program that are gluten- and dairy-free as well.
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