Weight Loss FAQs

Weight Loss FAQs

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Q: Where can I find nutritional information for your meals?
A: Nutritional information for DineWise Nutritional Meals is found on every page of our website, just below our logo, and labeled Nutritional Info. Click the link to the downloadable PDF.

Q: My doctor said that I need to lose weight to improve my diabetes. Are the weight loss meal plans suitable for diabetics?
A: Let me direct you to our Diabetic Meals Section, which have nutritionally balanced, portion controlled meals for the diabetic lifestyle. Our Diabetic Meals are also designed to promote healthy weight loss.

Q: I have high blood pressure and need to limit my salt intake. Can I still eat the weight loss meals?
A: Our Low Sodium Meals Section has delicious meals that meet low sodium guidelines and are also suitable for those looking to lose weight.

Q: I’ve been told that to lose weight successfully I need to cut carbohydrates from my diet, is this true?
A: Many people mistakenly believe that cutting out carbohydrates is the best way to lose weight. Carbohydrates are found in every plant food and should make up a large portion of any healthy diet. The key is to choose carbohydrates wisely. Eat smaller portions throughout the day and focus on complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruit.

Simple carbohydrates in foods such as refined breads and pastas, pastries, candies, and soda offer little, if any, "good carbs" or fiber per serving. Our meals are perfectly portioned for carbohydrates. Here is a sample of complex carbohydrate foods on the DineWise Menu:

• White and Wild Rice
• Sugar Snap Peas and Carrots
• Green Beans Almondine
• Lentil Corn Medley
• Roasted Red Potatoes
• Broccoli Florets
• Asparagus Spears
• Corn and Asparagus Medley

Q: What is the glycemic index and how does it factor into eating for weight loss?
A: The glycemic index (GI) is a research tool based on a scale of 0 to 100 and is used to examine how individual carbohydrate foods affect blood sugar levels. Foods with a high GI score are digested and absorbed by the body more quickly, causing a rapid rise in blood sugar. Foods with a low GI score are converted into sugar more slowly and do not cause a rapid spike in blood sugar. When eating for weight loss, it’s wise to choose foods that are low on the glycemic index so that they will provide lasting energy and limit cravings between meals.
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