Dieters choose from more than 120 entrees and desserts; overall, the diet is made up of 55% carbohydrates, 25% protein, and 20% fat. The meals are supposed to be supplemented with six servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Dieters eat five meals a day to help control hunger. The monthly shipments of food include 28 breakfasts, 28 lunches, 28 dinners, 28 desserts, and the option of one week of free food. No meal replacements are used. Sugar, white bread, candy, cakes, processed foods, and alcohol are not permitted.
[imÄâ²shiÂ·Äâ²shÉn] Etymology: L, emaciare, to make lean. 1 excessive leanness caused by disease or lack of nutrition. emaciated, [imÄâ²shÄÂ·Äâ²tid] adj. 2 characterized by an extreme loss of subcutaneous fat that results in an abnormally lean body, such as with starvation.
Iron Overload. Iron overload medically; Hemochromatosis is a relatively unknown disease mainly caused by a gene disorder, (HFE Gene) whereby the body cannot rid itself of excess iron and therefore deposits into tissues and organs.ore symptoms now coming to light. Hereditary Hemochromatosis A surprisingly common, yet virtually unknown genetic disorder. Potentially fatal, easily detected and even though as yet not curable, it is treatable, even life saving if found and treated long before the devastating consequences begin.