The "Crave-Free" diet consists of packaged foods that are purchased online for your convenience. Each item has a specific calorie and nutritional content so that by following the plan dieters will receive proper nutri­tion while controlling calorie intake. You are given con­siderable leeway in the choice of food, and if you have any particular allergies or health problems your online coun­selor can always tailor you diet program to your personal needs.

The basic diet meets all the U.S. RDA standards, contains around 1000 to 1100 calories per day, and consists of 61 percent carbohydrates, 25 percent pro­tein and 14 percent fat. Nutrisystem also has a 1200 and 1500 calorie diet for those who need more calories per day, and has specially modified diets for people who are lactose controlled, diabetic, aspartame sensitive, hypoglyce­mic, or vegetarian.

Breakfast includes one entree such as Oat Bran Flakes Cereal, Oatmeal Cereal, Toasted Grains Cereal, or Pancakes or Waffles with Syrup. Also included in the breakfast menu is a four-ounce glass of skim milk, two eight-ounce glasses of water, ice tea, or Orange Citrus beverage. For a morning snack, dieters may have a hot drink such as the Nutrisystem Cinnamon Coffee or Cocoa and a diet beverage.
 

Lunch consists of one entree like a beef taco, salami, ham or cheese slices, chicken noodle or cream of chicken soup, plus a salad with salad dressing, rolls or crackers, and dietetic beverages. The afternoon snack is selected from "Craving Control" snacks such as Choco­late Flavor Chews, Fruit Flavor Chews, Microwave Pop­corn, Sesame Pretzels, and Nacho Flavor Crisps.
 

Dinner includes an entree selected from a list of over 25 options like Beef with Green Peppers and Onions, Chili Dog, Cheese Ravioli, Lasagna, and Spaghetti with Meatballs. You also eat one cup of any selected vege­table from a list of around 30 options, one Nutrisystem dessert like caramel popcorn, Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes, or Orange Sherbet. For an evening snack you choose again from the selection of "Craving Control" snacks.