FirstLine Therapy® Diet

The following food choices guidelines are designed to help you achieve sustained moderate fat loss and improved body composition. Foods with a low glycemic index are emphasized, with the goal of controlling insulin levels and improving

your body's ability to utilize insulin. Of course, your menu plan should be individualized depending on your caloric needs,

personal health issues, and health goals.

	1,000 Calorie	1,300 Calorie	1,600 Calorie	1,800 Calorie	2,000 Calorie	2,200 Calorie	2,400 Calorie
Meal Replacement*	1 serving per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day
Legumes	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	3 servings per day	3 servings per day
Category 1 Vegetables	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Category 2 Vegetables	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day
Concentrated Protein**	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	3 servings per day	3 servings per day	3 servings per day	3 servings per day	4 servings per day
Oil	3 servings per day	4 servings per day	4 servings per day	6 servings per day	6 servings per day	6 servings per day	7 servings per day
Nuts and Seeds	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day
Fruit	1 serving per day	2 servings per day	2 servings per day	3 servings per day	3 servings per day	3 servings per day	3 servings per day
Dairy	0 servings per day	0 servings per day	1 servings per day	1 servings per day	1 servings per day	1 servings per day	2 servings per day
Grain	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	1 serving per day	2 servings per day
1 serving = 2 scoops * 1 serving = 4-6 ounces of protein (chicken or beef) Refer to Patient Guide Book for information on serving sizes