Meal Replacements
Northeast Medical Practice partners with Robard Corporation. Robard has been a leader for 45 years in weigh management space.
What are Meal Replacements? Why do we use them?
Meal replacements are nutrient-dense substitutes for your regular solid food meals. They are usually in the form of drinks, bars, soups, etc. They provide 100% of the nutrients you need, so you still feel full and satisfied.
Our goal with these products is to improve your overall quality of life while teaching you lasting lifestyle changes. As you progress, you will need fewer replacements, and traditional food will be re-incorporated into your lifestyle.
Why Robard New Direction?
A Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD) is a medically supervised weight loss approach based on consuming 800 calories daily. It is intended for people with obesity (BMI >30 or BMI >25 with two comorbid conditions) and is most effective as part of a lifestyle intervention.
Research on VLCDs has increased notably over the last 10 years and show consistently positive short term (≤ 12 months) and longer term (≥ 12 months) outcomes for weight loss and other health benefits. For example, patients who follow a VLCD program have significantly higher weight loss, slower weight gain, and a greater maintenance of weight loss when compared to other approaches.
Significant medical improvements occur specific to lipids, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Liver transaminases are reduced as is high sensitivity C-reactive protein, so the patient may experience less inflammation. Obese patients with type 2 diabetes often are able to reduce their need for insulin or medication and can potentially reverse their condition.
Additional positive improvements are experienced by patients with cardiovascular issues, osteoarthritis, nephrological conditions, cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and other serious health conditions.
Using a VLCD as part of a weight loss program helps patients lose weight and keep it off more effectively than other weight loss approaches.
While medical benefits are important, many people with obesity have struggled with weight and failed attempts at weight loss over the course of their lives. Using a VLCD leads not only to weight loss, but also a reduction in waist circumference, fat mass and android fat. Being able to see and feel a difference in their bodies and health can have a tremendous impact on their quality of life.
For patients, the cost for a VLCD program is notably lower than bariatric surgery, which sometimes is (erroneously) viewed as the only weight loss option for people with severe obesity. In addition, the cost of a VLCD program is similar in cost to traditional grocery foods as calculated by the USDA. VLCDs are convenient, portable, easy to use, and offer a range of food. This results in a greater level of enthusiasm and motivation because patients find the program to be tolerable and appealing, leading to greater success and more significant results.
Expected Average Weight Loss: 36lbs in 12 weeks
We chose Robard New Direction because their products are:
- Nutritionally complete
- Formulated upon evidence-based research and protocols
- 200 calories
- 27g protein
- 10g carbohydrates
- 35% of the recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals in just one!
Patients that signed up for the weigh management program are automatically eligible for 10% off on a New Direction product.
Another product that just came out on the market is called Biocare Nutrition.
It helps with the common side effects of GLP-1 Medication users expressed that they are feeling:
- Constipation – 31%
- Gastrointestinal Disorders – 74%
- Nausea – 53%
- Diarrhea – 35%
Based on the latest research, Biocare is formulated with scientifically researched ingredients that provide:
- Digestive Enzymes and Bioactive Compounds to help manage side effects such as nausea, gas, bloating and constipation
- A Unique Blend of Whey Protein, Leucine and Vitamin D – together help preserve muscle mass and provide sufficient quantities of essential amino acids to help stimulate muscle synthesis
- A special Combination of Prebiotic Fiber and Digestively Stable Probiotics to promote digestive and gut health and reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
What makes BioCare so Special?
Biocare is a delicious dietary beverage designed to complement weight loss medications to help ensure your daily nutritional intake requirements are met.
You can purchase those products on our e-store:
https://two.myclinicshop.com/northeast-medical
