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Slimming and Healthy Food Programme
MIOSOTIS HEALTHY LIFE PROGRAMME
OBESITY is:
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The second most important cause of preventable premature death. Perhaps, in the net 10 years it will be the first cause.
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Related to increase the risk of diabetes, arterial hypertension, myocardial infarction, cerebral thrombosis, premature cardiac death, breast and colon cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, (and more than a dozen of other diseases);
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A chronic, treatable disease.
The best and most effective treatment is a healthy diet and exercise.
(A healthy diet is not less palatable, more expensive or more difficult to make)
What you can expect from the Miosotis Healthy Life Programme
Weight loss exceeding 12% in 18 weeks.
Weight maintenance in the medium to long term.
Reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiac-related death.
A complete programme for healthy eating and living.
A standard menu in each phase of the programme.
A personalized menu in each phase and each week of the programme.
Recommendations on superfoods, functional foods, and foods high in sucrose (SIRTS).
A motivational program to facilitate adherence to the healthy eating programme.
A physical activity programme to boost the healthy eating program and provide a healthier lifestyle.
Teleconsultation support.
Weight and abdominal circumference monitoring.
Personalized cardiovascular risk assessment.
Weekly healthy eating literacy programme.
Dietary supplements.
Personalized report each week.
Miosotis Healthy Life programme
is intended for any citizen, particularly, for any of the following:
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Obese or overweight.
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Diabetics or with diabetic relatives.
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Hypertensive (on medication or not).
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Who has suffered from Myocardial Infarction or Cerebral Thrombosis.
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Who has relatives that have already suffered a heart attack.
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Smokers or people who live with smokers.
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Sedentary (those who take less than 5000 steps a day).
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Who are only interested in healthy eating.
- “Miracle” or fad diets are not effective
(After 5 years, 95% of people had regained their initial weight and in most of them, obesity worsened)
- A healthy diet is the first-line treatment for obesity and overweight.
- Medication (whatever it may be) should only be used to enhance the healthy eating effect.
- Medication alone (without a healthy eating programme):
- Does not prevent the most serious diseases associated with obesity (cancer, heart attack, stroke, cardiac death, etc.).
- Loses effectiveness if discontinued (people quickly regain the weight).
Miosotis Healthy Life programme for slimming and healthy eating
It’s supported by the Mediterranean Diet, the healthiest diet known.
Aims the Obesity and Excess Weight treatment and the promotion of healthy eating.
It is coordinated by health professionals (Doctors, Nutritionists, Physiologists, Psychologists, etc.) to ensure the scientific accuracy of the Programme and consequently, its nutritional quality.
It's a scientific based programme supported on the subscriber genetic analysis and if needed, on food supplements and medications.
- It’s provided in an online (pdf edition) and a printed edition presentation (a 295 high quality pressed book).
- The online edition is provided weekly.
- The printed edition is provided to the subscriber, by post, upon the subscription.
It’s also supported by:
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Customized healthy food supplements provided together with the printed edition.
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Customized teleconsulting support.
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A standard and a customised physical activity and motivational plan.
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Standard menu for each phase.
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Customised weekly menu.
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Weekly low-carb diet and healthy snack recipes.
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Weekly follow-up (weight, abdominal waist, BMI - Body Mass Index and vital signs).
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Weekly online litheracy on healthy eating.
Miosotis Healthy life programme for slimming and healthy eating is provided for 18 weeks, divided into 6 phases
Miosotis Healthy Live Programme Methodology:
- You can enroll in the Miosotis Healthy Living Program as described below:
1) You can subscribe to one of the Plans or purchase only the printed version of the Miosotis Healthy Life Obesity and Healthy Eating Program.
2) To facilitate access to the Miosotis Healthy Life Program, we have the Program's website and a vast network of partners, such as:
- The Program's website (www.miosotis.org).
- Online stores or bookstores.
- Clinics, medical offices, gyms, and other physical and online institutions.
- Physical bookstores.
3) As a rule, only the printed edition of the Program can be purchased in physical bookstores, and it will be delivered to you at the time of purchase.
- If you purchase the printed edition of the Program in a physical bookstore, we recommend that you register on the Program's website to receive weekly supplementary information that will help you obtain the best benefits from the Miosotis Healthy Living Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation and welcome email.
- On the Program website (www.miosotis.org), you can also subscribe to migrate to one of the Program Plans and later subscribe to extend one of the Plans.
4) Plan subscriptions can be made at any of the other points of sale (except physical bookstores). The printed version of the Program can also be purchased at these points of sale.
- After subscribing or purchasing the printed version, it will be sent by mail, and the online version by email.
- On the Program website (www.miosotis.org), in addition to subscribing to the desired Plan, you can also upgrade to the Standard or Premium Plan or subscribe to extend one of the Plans.
- After subscribing to one of the Plans or purchasing the printed version, you will receive a confirmation and welcome email with all the necessary information to obtain the best possible results with the Miosotis Healthy Living Program.
5) Other options will be available to sign up for the Miosotis Healthy Living Program, such as:
- In a group (e.g., through your company).
- Through entities that offer discounts (e.g., credit institutions, insurance companies, etc.).
6) After receiving the printed version of the Miosotis Healthy Living Program, you can begin your new healthy life.
- You will receive a weekly email with all the additional information regarding the subscribed plan.
- You must follow the instructions provided in each email.
- In case of difficulty, request further clarification from the Program's clinical management team, which will be provided to you as soon as possible.
- Periodically, according to the subscribed plan, provide the Program's clinical management team with the requested information (weight, abdominal circumference, blood pressure, etc.).
- Depending on the information provided, the Program's clinical management team will provide a personalized meal plan and physical activity plan for the following week or phase, so that the defined objectives are achieved.
7) You can upgrade to a more comprehensive plan at any time if you feel the need for more personalized support.
8) At the end of the Program, you can subscribe to an extension of your Plan if you feel this is important to maintain and improve your healthy lifestyle.
Phase - 0: General recommendations
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It is designed to be done in a week. However, its duration may be extended for another one or two weeks, if the subscriber will fit more confident to better understand the habits to be acquired.
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The 6 golden rules of a healthy nutrition programme are taught:
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Focus on the meal and the food
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Made a healthy breakfast
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Consume healthy cereals
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Reduce fat consumption
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Do not eat high-calorie snacks.
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Maintain hydration
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Phase - 1: Learning to eat
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Just like Phase 0, Phase 1 is also designed to be done in a week. However, it may also be prolonged, for more one or two weeks, if the subscriber so desires.
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At this stage you will learn to:
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Eat a healthy meal
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Prepare a healthy main dish
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Reduce intake and increase satiety
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Eat a fractional diet
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Reduce fat when cooking food
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Choose healthy meats
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Phase - 2: Severe carbohydrate restriction
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It will take place over four weeks and is characterized by the marked reduction in carbohydrate intake.
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The habits to be acquired in this phase, at a rate of one per week, will be:
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Reduce sugar intake
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Avoid eating cakes and cookies
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If you eat something sweet, do so only at the end of the meal.
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Give preference to dark bread.
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Phase - 3: Increase fiber and vegetable intake
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It is characterized by increased intake of plant-based foods.
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The aim is to promote an increase the intake of fiber and healthy carbohydrate.
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The habits to be acquired in this phase, at a rate of one per week, will be:
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Always have fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes at home.
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Start main meals with soup, fruit or salads.
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If you are hungry, after finishing the main course, eat salad or fruit
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Always bring something healthy with you that you can eat if you are hungry.
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Phase - 4: Restrict fat intake
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It is the last phase of active weight loss, characterized by the reduction of fat intake.
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The objective is that by the end of the phase it has been achieved the desired weight and abdominal circumference and that a healthy eating regime is followed.
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Daily caloric intake should be approximately: 42% from fruits and other vegetables; 30% cereals, dried legumes and tubers; 15% milk and dairy products; 10% eggs, meat, fish; 3% fat.
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In terms of macronutrients, daily caloric intake should be around 45% carbohydrates, 30% fats and 25% proteins.
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The saturated fats should be less than 30% and trans fats should be abolished.
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The habits to be acquired in this phase, at a rate of one per week, will be:
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Use little fat when preparing food.
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Avoid fried foods and prefer boiled, grilled or baked foods.
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Give preference to lean meats without visible fat.
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Avoid consuming fat.
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Phase - 5: Consolidation of habits
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It will be the last phase of the programme and is intended to consolidate the acquired healthy eating habits.
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It lasts for two weeks, which can be extended if the user feels that some of the habits are not yet met conveniently assimilated.
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