Optifast Dessert Chocolate 8 Pack

Product Description:Looking for a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and body weight? The OPTIFAST Chocolate Dessert is your GO TO as it’s easy to prepare, it’s the perfect balance between a tasty & healthy meal replacement, it provides you with high protein and fiber, and it is low in calories.   IT’S TASTY & SIMPLE - OPTIFAST Chocolate Dessert is the indulgent meal replacement that satisfies your sweet tooth. Simply mix OPTIFAST with 200ml of cold or warm water and enjoy!LOW IN CALORIES, HIGH IN PROTEIN & NUTRITIONALLY COMPLETE - Contains 20g of protein to help you maintain your muscle mass and 27 vitamins & minerals for a nutritionally complete program to keep you in check.THE TASTE WILL BLOW YOUR MIND: You’ll be amazed by how delicious our OPTIFAST Chocolate Dessert tastes to satisfy your sweet tooth minus the calories. Discover our full range of products, including shakes, bars and soups!ITS THE WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM FOR YOU: You deserve a weight-loss program that works and tastes as great! Don’t hesitate, OPTIFAST is with you every step of the way on your weight loss journey.    There are 4 phases of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program. Although most individuals will start at the Intensive phase and work their way through to the Stabilization phase, you can start at the phase that best suits your needs and weight loss goals.How to use:Simply add one sachet of Optifast VLCD Chocolate Dessert to 200mL of cold water.Mix vigorously with a whisk or fork, or shake in your Optifast shaker. Leave to stand for 5 minutes preferably in a refrigerator. Store covered in refrigerator (<4 °C). Use within 24 hours.Caution & Warnings:Do not go on the Optifast VLCD if you are/ have:Pregnant Or Breastfeedingyour BMI is under 25kg m2.Children less than 18 yearsUse with caution in cases of:Acute cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease ( Heart Attack or Angina )Renal, hepatic or gall bladder disease.Porphyria, Type 1 diabetes, Overt psychosis, Gout.Age > 65 yearsAllergy warning: Contains Milk, Fish, and Soy.Contains Phenylalanine (not to be used by people suffering from Phenylketonuria). Each Serving contains: require(['jquery' ], function ($) { $(window).scroll(function () { var windowBottom = $(this).scrollTop() + $(this).innerHeight(); $(".ntext .NutValue, .ntext .NutRDA").each(function () { var objectBottom = $(this).offset().top + $(this).outerHeight(); if (objectBottom < windowBottom) { if ($(this).css("opacity") == .8) { $(this).fadeTo(500, 1); } } else { if ($(this).css("opacity") == 1) { $(this).fadeTo(500, .8); } } }); }).scroll(); }); 10.5% Cal. 210 35.7% Protein 20g 14% Carb. 18.2g 23.6% Sugar 8.5g 6.4% Fat 4.5g 5% Sat. 1g % of adult reference intake Nutritional Information: Nutritional Facts Serving Size: 1 Pack Servings Per Container: 8  Vitamins & Minerals Amount Per Serving Calcium590 mgCopper1.2 mgIodine93 mcgIron8.7 mgMagnesium160 mgPhosphorus580 mgSelenium40 mcgZinc4.7 mgPotassium955 mgPantothenic acid2.7 mgVitamin B61 mgBiotin10.6 mgFolic acid110 mcgVitamin B121.1 mcgVitamin C40 mgVitamin D3.7 mcgVitamin K31.8 mcgRiboflavin0.64 mgThiamin0.58 mg Ingredients:Milk Proteins [Milk Protein Isolate (17%), Calcium Caseinate (9.5%), Sodium Caseinate (5.5%)], Skimmed Milk Powder, Vegetable Oil (Canola, Sunflower), Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride), Maltodextrin (Corn), Cocoa Powder, Vegetable Gum (E414), Starch (Potato), Fructo-oligosaccharides, Inulin, Glucose Syrup (Corn), MCT, Sugar, Fish Oil, Natural and Nature Identical Chocolate Flavour, Sweeteners (Aspartame 0.18g/100g, Acesulfame Potassium 0.18g/100g), Vegetarian Origin Emulsifiers (E472c, Soy Lecithin, E471)), Antioxidants (E301, E304, E306), Vitamins (E, Niacin, C, Pantothenic Acid, C, B6, B1, A, B2, Folic Acid, K, Biotin, D, B12). Contains Milk, Fish and Soy. Made on equipment that also processes products containing Egg. Gluten Free.Side Effects:OPTIFAST VLCD is accepted as being a safe form of weight loss with only minor, transient side effects being observed.These side effects are a result of the rapid weight loss and Ketosis and may include:sensitivity to cold, halitosis (bad breath), headache, hair loss, irritability,postural hypotension, fatigue, muscle cramps and menstrual disturbances.These side effects are generally insufficient in magnitude or duration to warrant cessation of the program.As with any major dietary adjustment, the first few days on the OPTIFAST VLCD Program can be difficult and are commonly known as the ‘3 Day Challenge’.As the body transitions into ketosis, you may experience some transient side effectssuch as fatigue, hunger, lack of concentration, nausea and headaches.Typically, only mild ketosis occurs during the OPTIFAST VLCD Program and most symptoms pass by in 4-6 days.