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Finally, although the Nutrisystem meals are low in calories, they're highly processed. Diets containing large amounts of highly processed foods are linked to higher rates of obesity and chronic disease. For optimal health, it's best to choose whole, minimally processed foods ( 12 , 13 , 14 ).

Many people end up gaining the weight back when they go off the program. NutriSystem may be hard to stay on if you mostly eat meals with other people in your family or you like to eat out. NutriSystem is also costly. You will need to think about the money you would spend on groceries and eating out.

Here's a breakdown of Nutrisystem for Men's pricing: Men's Basic: starting at $11.61 per day, or roughly $324.99 per month. Men's Uniquely Yours: starting at $12.32 per day, or roughly $344.99 per month. Mens' Uniquely Yours Max+: starting at $14.11 per day, or roughly $394.99 per month.

Cons of the Nutrisystem Diet The program can cost approximately $250 to $350 per month plus the cost of additional foods from the grocery store, such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products. Unhealthy processed foods: The prepackaged food on the Nutrisystem diet is heavily processed.

No indications of serious short-term risks or adverse side effects on Nutrisystem have surfaced, but the company does not recommend its program for the following groups: People with certain health conditions. People with certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrisystem is not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as those with certain health conditions, such as celiac disease or those with allergies to peanuts, soy and/or latex. Children under 14 are not allowed to participate in the program.

When it comes to the number on the scale, the Nutrisystem program is designed to deliver weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. This is considered healthy and sustainable weight loss, which is exactly what we want. However, general science says that even losing a half a pound per week is good!