• Each sachet is mixed with 200mls of cold or warm water.
• Stir, blend, or shake well.
How to use Optifast
• You can have a maximum of 2 cups of low starch vegetables
each day – see the “foods allowed” list as outlined on page 42.
• You need to drink at least 2 litres of calorie free fluid a day.
Water is best but you can also have black tea or herbal tea (ie
no milk), diet cordial, mineral water or diet soft drink.
Coffee is a diuretic, which means it can cause fluid loss
from your body. You may then become dehydrated, which
will cause low blood pressure, dizziness and tiredness. A
small amount of coffee can be included, but this shou ld
be black, with NO MILK, and only 1-2 cups per day.
• You may need to add a fibre source such as Metamucil
or Benefibre to prevent constipation. You can buy these from
a supermarket or Pharmacy without a prescription. Use 1-2
teaspoons a day as required.
Tips:
• Use the stock to make a soup with vegetables.
• Use herbs, spices and sauces for flavour.
• Try vegetables for dinner and Optifast for supper.
• Use the shake to make a smoothie, and add the fruit serve to
create variety.
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