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Nutritionally complete, very low calorie diet program, which contains all of the nutrients required for safe and effective weight loss, including protein to help you preserve lean muscle mass while you lose fat stores.
The Optifast VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) program is so much more than just another 'diet'. Optifast VLCD is a holistic approach to weight management, where you receive all of the information, advice and support you need in order to lose weight and improve your health, and most importantly, to educate you on how to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will help you keep the weight off long term.
The Optifast VLCD program is suitable for you if your BMI is >30, or if you have a BMI of >27 and also suffer from conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, high cholesterol and other health risks that are associated with excess weight.
Our OPTIFAST VLCD Shakes range provide complete nutrition and come in a variety of great tasting flavours for you to enjoy.
Every shake contains 27 essential vitamins and minerals to assist with safe and effective weight loss on the OPTIFAST Program. High in protein and a source of fibre, these shakes offer convenient nutritious drinks that can be consumed in a place of a meal.
If you need something that is easy to prepare and satisfying with every sip OPTIFAST VLCD Shakes are a great option.
The OPTIFAST Program is scientifically designed to help you achieve effective weight loss results. Whichever program level you're on - OPTIFAST VLCD Shakes can be used to replace one, two or three meals. If you like to mix it up, look at our variety of OPTIFAST VLCD Bars, Soups, and Desserts and build a mix of meal options that suit your preferences and taste buds. This means you can eat, drink or sip and enjoy!
Download our free OPTIFAST My Program App on your mobile device to help monitor your weight loss progress whilst on the OPTIFAST Program. More information is available at www.optifast.com.au.
OPTIFAST VLCD is classified as a very low energy diet (VLED) and not a formulated meal replacement. A VLED can be used as a total diet replacement, meaning you can replace all 3 meals with specially formulated VLED products, such as OPTIFAST VLCD. With a formulated meal replacement, you can only replace 1-2 meals per day.
Additional Information:
Total diet replacement for the dietary management of overweight and obesity.
The OPTIFAST Program is intended for use as part of the nutritional management of people who are obese or overweight and may be suitable when there is associated secondary pathology e.g. non-insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism corrected by replacement therapy, gynaecological disorders, hyperlipidaemia or where obesity is an impediment to surgery.
Very low energy diets are not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women, infants, children, adolescents and elderly. People over 65 years and those with existing medical conditions, please consult your healthcare professional before use. Very low energy diet should not be used by people with acute heart disease, advancing renal disease, advanced hepatic disease or overt psychosis.
Skimmed Milk Powder (40%), Milk Proteins [Calcium Caseinate (19%), Sodium Caseinate (7%)], Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Sunflower), Maltodextrin (Corn), Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Potassium Hydrogen Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulphate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate), Vegetable Gum (414), Fructo-oligosaccharide, Inulin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Flavour, Vitamins (Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin E Acetate, Nicotinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Phytomenadione, Biotin, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium), Colour (Curcumin), Sugar.
Contains Milk.
Contains Phenylalanine. Gluten Free.
Serving Size: 53g (Powder)
Avg Qty per serving | Avg Qty per 100g | Avg Qty per 100ml (made up with 200ml water) | ||||||
Energy | 850kJ | 1600kJ | 336kJ | |||||
203 Cal | 382 Cal | 80 Cal | ||||||
Protein | 20g | 37.7g | 7.9g | |||||
Fat-total | 4.6g | 8.7g | 1.8g | |||||
- Saturated | 0.8g | 1.5g | 0.3g | |||||
- Linoleic acid | 1.3mg | 2.4mg | 0.5mg | |||||
- α-linolenic acid | 207mg | 390mg | 82mg | |||||
Carbohydrate | 18.5g | 34.9g | 7.3g | |||||
- Sugars | 12.7g | 23.9g | 5.0g | |||||
- Lactose | 11.7g | 22g | 4.6g | |||||
Dietary Fibre | 3.6g | 6.8g | 1.4g | |||||
Sodium | 250 mg | 470mg | 99mg | |||||
Vitamin A | 436 μgRE | 823 μgRE | 173μgRE | |||||
Thiamin | 0.74mg | 1.40mg | 0.29mg | |||||
Riboflavin | 1.34mg | 2.53mg | 0.53mg | |||||
Niacin | 13.8mgNE | 26mgNE | 5.5mgNE | |||||
Pantothenic Acid | 4.3mg | 8.1mg | 1.7mg | |||||
Vitamin B6 | 1.5mg | 2.8mg | 0.6mg | |||||
Biotin | 42μg | 79μg | 17μg | |||||
Folic Acid | 150μg | 290μg | 47μg | |||||
Vitamin B12 | 2.2μg | 4.2μg | 0.9μg | |||||
Vitamin C | 52mg | 98mg | 21mg | |||||
Vitamin D | 3.4μg | 6.4μg | 1.3μg | |||||
Vitamin E | 8.7mgTE | 16.5mgTE | 3.5mgTE | |||||
Vitamin K | 47μg | 88μg | 18μg | |||||
Calcium | 400mg | 755mg | 158mg | |||||
Chromium | 13μg | 25μg | 5μg | |||||
Copper | 0.9mg | 1.7mg | 0.4mg | |||||
Iodine | 130μg | 245μg | 51μg | |||||
Iron | 8.2mg | 15.5mg | 3mg | |||||
Magnesium | 160mg | 310mg | 63mg | |||||
Manganese | 0.93mg | 1.75mg | 0.37g | |||||
Molybdenum | 22μg | 42μg | 8.7μg | |||||
Phosphorus | 350mg | 660mg | 138mg | |||||
Selenium | 34μg | 65μg | 13μg | |||||
Zinc | 5.8mg | 10.9mg | 2.3mg | |||||
Potassium | 1000mg | 1890mg | 395mg | |||||
Choride | 290mg | 545mg | 115mg | |||||
Gluten | Nil detected | Nil detected | Nil detected |
A waist circumference of greater than or equal to 102cm in men and greater than or equal to 88cm in women is associated with increased risk of metabolic complications and indicates you may be suitable for Optifast VLCD.
Whilst on the Optifast VLCD program, it is important to take an additional 2 litres of calorie free fluid each day, preferably water, plus 2 cups of non-starchy green vegetables with a teaspoon of oil.
Regular exercise increases your metabolic rate and enhances wellbeing making it an important component of the Optifast VLCD program.
Please note: Optifast VLCD is recommended to be taken under the supervision of a health professional.
Skimmed Milk Powder (31%), Milk Proteins [Calcium Caseinate (20%), Sodium Caseinate (10%)], Maltodextrin (Corn), Vegetable Oil (Canola, Sunflower), Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Chromium Chloride), Vegetable Gum (414), Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Inulin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Glucose Syrup (Corn), Sugar, Fish Oil, Colour (150a), Emulsifiers (472c, Soy Lecithin, 471), Flavour, Antioxidants (301, 304, 306), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium), Vitamins (Vitamin E Acetate, Nicotinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Phytomenadione, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin). Contains Milk, Soy and Fish. Contains Phenylalanine. May contain Egg. Gluten-free.
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The Optifast VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) program is so much more than just another 'diet'. Optifast VLCD is a holistic approach to weight management, where you receive all of the information, advice and support you need in order to lose weight and improve your health, and most importantly, to educate you on how to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will help you keep the weight off long term.
The Optifast VLCD program is suitable for you if your BMI is >30, or if you have a BMI of >27 and also suffer from conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, high cholesterol and other health risks that are associated with excess weight.
Our OPTIFAST VLCD Shakes range provide complete nutrition and come in a variety of great tasting flavours for you to enjoy.
Every shake contains 27 essential vitamins and minerals to assist with safe and effective weight loss on the OPTIFAST Program. High in protein and a source of fibre, these shakes offer convenient nutritious drinks that can be consumed in a place of a meal.
If you need something that is easy to prepare and satisfying with every sip OPTIFAST VLCD Shakes are a great option.
The OPTIFAST Program is scientifically designed to help you achieve effective weight loss results. Whichever program level you're on - OPTIFAST VLCD Shakes can be used to replace one, two or three meals. If you like to mix it up, look at our variety of OPTIFAST VLCD Bars, Soups, and Desserts and build a mix of meal options that suit your preferences and taste buds. This means you can eat, drink or sip and enjoy!
Download our free OPTIFAST My Program App on your mobile device to help monitor your weight loss progress whilst on the OPTIFAST Program. More information is available at www.optifast.com.au.
OPTIFAST VLCD is classified as a very low energy diet (VLED) and not a formulated meal replacement. A VLED can be used as a total diet replacement, meaning you can replace all 3 meals with specially formulated VLED products, such as OPTIFAST VLCD. With a formulated meal replacement, you can only replace 1-2 meals per day.
Additional Information:
Total diet replacement for the dietary management of overweight and obesity.
The OPTIFAST Program is intended for use as part of the nutritional management of people who are obese or overweight and may be suitable when there is associated secondary pathology e.g. non-insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism corrected by replacement therapy, gynaecological disorders, hyperlipidaemia or where obesity is an impediment to surgery.
Very low energy diets are not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women, infants, children, adolescents and elderly. People over 65 years and those with existing medical conditions, please consult your healthcare professional before use. Very low energy diet should not be used by people with acute heart disease, advancing renal disease, advanced hepatic disease or overt psychosis.
Skimmed Milk Powder (40%), Milk Proteins [Calcium Caseinate (19%), Sodium Caseinate (7%)], Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Sunflower), Maltodextrin (Corn), Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Potassium Hydrogen Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulphate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate), Vegetable Gum (414), Fructo-oligosaccharide, Inulin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Flavour, Vitamins (Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin E Acetate, Nicotinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Phytomenadione, Biotin, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium), Colour (Curcumin), Sugar.
Contains Milk.
Contains Phenylalanine. Gluten Free.
Serving Size: 53g (Powder)
Avg Qty per serving | Avg Qty per 100g | Avg Qty per 100ml (made up with 200ml water) | ||||||
Energy | 850kJ | 1600kJ | 336kJ | |||||
203 Cal | 382 Cal | 80 Cal | ||||||
Protein | 20g | 37.7g | 7.9g | |||||
Fat-total | 4.6g | 8.7g | 1.8g | |||||
- Saturated | 0.8g | 1.5g | 0.3g | |||||
- Linoleic acid | 1.3mg | 2.4mg | 0.5mg | |||||
- α-linolenic acid | 207mg | 390mg | 82mg | |||||
Carbohydrate | 18.5g | 34.9g | 7.3g | |||||
- Sugars | 12.7g | 23.9g | 5.0g | |||||
- Lactose | 11.7g | 22g | 4.6g | |||||
Dietary Fibre | 3.6g | 6.8g | 1.4g | |||||
Sodium | 250 mg | 470mg | 99mg | |||||
Vitamin A | 436 μgRE | 823 μgRE | 173μgRE | |||||
Thiamin | 0.74mg | 1.40mg | 0.29mg | |||||
Riboflavin | 1.34mg | 2.53mg | 0.53mg | |||||
Niacin | 13.8mgNE | 26mgNE | 5.5mgNE | |||||
Pantothenic Acid | 4.3mg | 8.1mg | 1.7mg | |||||
Vitamin B6 | 1.5mg | 2.8mg | 0.6mg | |||||
Biotin | 42μg | 79μg | 17μg | |||||
Folic Acid | 150μg | 290μg | 47μg | |||||
Vitamin B12 | 2.2μg | 4.2μg | 0.9μg | |||||
Vitamin C | 52mg | 98mg | 21mg | |||||
Vitamin D | 3.4μg | 6.4μg | 1.3μg | |||||
Vitamin E | 8.7mgTE | 16.5mgTE | 3.5mgTE | |||||
Vitamin K | 47μg | 88μg | 18μg | |||||
Calcium | 400mg | 755mg | 158mg | |||||
Chromium | 13μg | 25μg | 5μg | |||||
Copper | 0.9mg | 1.7mg | 0.4mg | |||||
Iodine | 130μg | 245μg | 51μg | |||||
Iron | 8.2mg | 15.5mg | 3mg | |||||
Magnesium | 160mg | 310mg | 63mg | |||||
Manganese | 0.93mg | 1.75mg | 0.37g | |||||
Molybdenum | 22μg | 42μg | 8.7μg | |||||
Phosphorus | 350mg | 660mg | 138mg | |||||
Selenium | 34μg | 65μg | 13μg | |||||
Zinc | 5.8mg | 10.9mg | 2.3mg | |||||
Potassium | 1000mg | 1890mg | 395mg | |||||
Choride | 290mg | 545mg | 115mg | |||||
Gluten | Nil detected | Nil detected | Nil detected |
A waist circumference of greater than or equal to 102cm in men and greater than or equal to 88cm in women is associated with increased risk of metabolic complications and indicates you may be suitable for Optifast VLCD.
Whilst on the Optifast VLCD program, it is important to take an additional 2 litres of calorie free fluid each day, preferably water, plus 2 cups of non-starchy green vegetables with a teaspoon of oil.
Regular exercise increases your metabolic rate and enhances wellbeing making it an important component of the Optifast VLCD program.
Please note: Optifast VLCD is recommended to be taken under the supervision of a health professional.
Skimmed Milk Powder (31%), Milk Proteins [Calcium Caseinate (20%), Sodium Caseinate (10%)], Maltodextrin (Corn), Vegetable Oil (Canola, Sunflower), Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Chromium Chloride), Vegetable Gum (414), Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Inulin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Glucose Syrup (Corn), Sugar, Fish Oil, Colour (150a), Emulsifiers (472c, Soy Lecithin, 471), Flavour, Antioxidants (301, 304, 306), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium), Vitamins (Vitamin E Acetate, Nicotinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Phytomenadione, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin). Contains Milk, Soy and Fish. Contains Phenylalanine. May contain Egg. Gluten-free.
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