Cambridge Diet Product Training

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Cambridge Diet1. What is the Cambridge Diet?

2. How did it start?

3. How does it work?

4. Is the Cambridge Diet for everyone?

5. Are there any side effects?

6. Starting with the Cambridge Diet

1. What is the Cambridge Diet?• Very-Low-Calorie-Diet (VLCD)

• Each sachet is 137 Kcal containing carbohydrate, protein, fat and fibre, as well as 30 other essential nutrients

• The complete food

2. How did it start?

• Led by Dr Alan Howard

• Developed by Department of Medicine, Cambridge University, after 25 years of research

• Established since 1984 and available in more than 25 countries

• Helped over 15 million people

3. How does it work?

• Low in carbohydrate

• Fat burning

• Ketosis and the reduction in hunger

How does it work?

• Our body requires 2000 to 3000 Kcal a day

• Our normal diet ranges from 2500 to 3500 Kcal daily

• Excess carbohydrates, protein and fats intake result in the accumulation of glycogen and fats in our body

The first few days….

• With only 411 Kcal from The Cambridge Diet, our body draws energy from glycogen in our liver and muscles

• This results in water loss as every molecule of glycogen is stored with 3 molecules of water

Subsequent days….

• When the glycogen reserves are utilised, our body draws energy from the fat reserves

• Low fats mean better health, especially so when the Cambridge Diet provides the RDA of vitamins, minerals and trace elements

4. Is the Cambridge Diet for everyone?

• Yes, as a nutritional supplement or weight loss diet meal

• No, as a sole source

Not suitable for sole source1. Pregnant or breast-feeding women2. Children below the age of 14 years3. Diabetics4. Had a heart attack or stroke within the last 3 months5. Severe kidney or liver disease6. Had an operation, serious accident in last 3 months7. Severe depression8. Anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa

Consult doctor first

1. People under the age of 18 or over 70

2. Attended hospital in last 12 months

3. Anyone unsure

5. Are there any side effects?

• Not if you follow the instructions and drink plenty of fluid

• Small proportion may face some temporary side effects

Effect Cause Action

Headaches Dehydration

Carbohydrate or caffeine withdrawal (rarely)  

Increase fluid intake.

Take a pain-killer if necessary.

Mild dizziness Dehydration  

Increase fluid intake.

Diarrhoea or Nausea

a) Concentrated Minerals & Vitamins

Increase fluid intake, divide the Diet into 6 small portions a day. Discontinue the diet if the symptoms do not settle down.  

  b) Lactose Intolerance  

Change to lactose free flavour.

Effect Cause Action

Hunger Temporary feature for first 2 or 3 days

Increase fluid intake. Engage in a busy work schedule to divert attention on food. Take an extra half or one sachet of the Cambridge Diet if necessary.  

Constipation Low Bulk Increase fluid intake

Allergic reaction May be allergy to milk protein

Change to lactose free flavour.  

Bad breath Excretion of ketones Increase fluid intake & rinse your mouth regularly. Take a sugar free breath freshener if necessary.  

6. Starting with Cambridge Diet• Determine your ideal weight

• BMI = weight (in kg) / height (in metres) squared

Below 18.5 : Underweight

18.5 – 23 : Normal weight range

23 – 27 : Overweight

27 – 32 : Obese

> 32 : Super Obese

Above BMI is for Asians

Some may have normal weight but high body fat

Programmes

1. For effective rapid weight loss

2. For gradual weight loss

3. For weight maintenance

4. For nutritional supplementation

1. For effective rapid weight loss

Cambridge Diet as sole source, plus 3

litres of water per day

Rapid Weight Loss

Average 1 to 5kg lost

per week

For effective rapid weight loss

• Recommended if you have more than 3 kg to lose

• The most effective way to lose weight is to use the Cambridge Diet as your sole source of nutrition

• Replace all your daily meals with the Cambridge Diet drinks or soups and no other foods allowed

Each day, you should have:• Recommended servings per day - 3 servings

• At least an additional 3 litres of allowable fluids

• No other kinds of food (including fruits) or drink

Allowable Fluids:

• Tap water

• Bottled water, sparkling or still (not the kind which is flavoured with fruit)

• Black coffee or tea; no sugar, no milk

• Alcohol is strictly forbidden on the Cambridge Diet.

Why 3 litres of water daily:

• Compensate for water in food

• Eliminate waste product from breakdown of fat

• Dilute concentrated minerals in Cambridge Diet

Why no other food or drink:

• Eating or drinking foods that contain carbohydrate can prevent ketosis from developing or break an established ketosis

• Your body may stop using up fat and your weight loss may slow down or stop

• You may start to feel very hungry and find it difficultto resist eating more

Preparation:

• Important in avoiding discomfort at the start

• Reduce food intake gradually, particularly carbohydrates

• Introduce the Cambridge Diet gradually, starting with 1 sachet on the first day

• For your normal meals, consume more white protein, as well as vegetables, but less of carbohydrates

2. For gradual weight loss

Replacing 2 meals per day with

Cambridge Diet

Gradual Weight Loss

Average 0.5 to 1kg

lost per week

For gradual weight loss

• Recommended if you have less than 3 kg to lose or find the sole source programme unsuitable

• By replacing 2 of your daily meals with the Cambridge Diet, you can still reach your target weight gradually

Each day, you should have:• Recommended servings per day - 2 servings

• At least an additional 3 litres of allowable fluids

• 1 normal meal - low in carbohydrate and high in fibre and white protein

• Follow the meal replacement programme until you reach your target weight.

3. For weight maintenance

Replacing 1 or 2 meals a day, as and

when required

Weight Maintenance

Daily calories required to maintain

Weight Maintenance

• Recommended when you wish to maintain your newly achieved weight

• Replace 1 or 2 of your daily meals and achieve not only weight maintenance, but a more balanced nutrition as well

4. For nutritional supplementation

• Recommended for everyone

• Contains the essential nutrients our body needs

• Each drink or soup serving provides

at least 33% of the RDA

Phases

1. Preparation

2. Weight loss

3. Stabilisation

4. Maintenance

Why not make the change?

• Stop thinking, act on it

• Health and beauty

Eternal Sunshineon health and beauty

Eternal Sunshineon health and beauty