OWINGS MILLS, Md., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast, Inc.
(NYSE: MED), a leading United
States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven,
portion-controlled weight-loss products and programs, announced
today the launch of its new Four-Week Variety Packages and the
addition of Tomato Basil Bisque to the product lineup of more than
70 Medifast Meal choices. These new introductions complement
the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®, in which clients consume
five Medifast meals and one Lean & Green™ Meal each day.
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"The new Four-Week Variety Packages offer our clients the most
convenient way to order their Medifast Meals quickly and easily,
while the new Tomato Basil Bisque provides another savory option to
our vast product lineup," said Michael
MacDonald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medifast,
Inc. "Medifast prides itself on providing quality meal
choices for our clients as we support their long-term weight-loss
success on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®."
Medifast's Four-Week Variety Packages each include 140 meals,
which last 28 days on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®.
The packages are tailored to include the most popular meal
choices, including:
- Medifast
Favorites
With
over 70 delicious options, choosing meals is no easy task. So we've
put our best-loved meals into this four-week variety package to
make ordering Medifast as easy as eating it!
- Medifast Chocolate
Lovers
This package will satisfy any chocolate lover's sweet tooth while
maintaining all nutritional needs. It offers ten different
chocolate meals from Chocolate Pudding to Brownies to make this
Medifast's sweetest
option.
- Medifast Gluten-Free
Favorites
Eating gluten free? This variety package contains our most
popular gluten-free meals including Mixed Berry Cereal Crunch,
Chili Nacho Cheese Puffs, and Peanut Butter Soft Serve to ensure
all dietary restrictions are met.
- Medifast On-the-Go
Favorites
When you're too busy to choose or always on the go, Medifast's
On-The-Go Favorites variety package offers Medifast's most portable
favorites including S'More Crunch Bar, BBQ Bites, and Honey Mustard
Pretzel Sticks.
Medifast's new Tomato Basil Bisque offers clients a creamy soup
that tastes like a long-simmered homemade bisque with fresh
tomatoes and sweet basil. The Tomato Basil Bisque Medifast Meal is
interchangeable with all other meal options on the Medifast 5 &
1 Plan® and is also Kosher Dairy, Vegetarian,
Caffeine-Free, and Gluten-Free.
The Tomato Basil Bisque is available for purchase at a Medifast
Weight Control Center, through a free Take Shape For Life Health
Coach, or online at MedifastNow.com. The Four-Week Variety Packages
are available through a free Take Shape For Life Health Coach or
online at MedifastNow.com. Medifast will also provide several
lucky Facebook members with a chance to win a Four-Week Variety
Package and Tomato Basil Bisque to jump start their weight-loss
journey by visiting Facebook.com/Medifast.
Medifast Products and Programs have been recommended by over
20,000 doctors since 1980. Clients can expect to lose 2-5 pounds
per week for the first two weeks and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter
on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®.
For more information please visit, www.MedifastNow.com.
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About Medifast:
Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the
leading easy-to-use, clinically proven, portion-controlled
weight-loss program. The company sells its products and programs
via four unique distribution channels: 1) the Web and national call
centers, 2) the Take Shape For Life personal coaching division, 3)
Medifast Weight Control Centers, and 4) a national network of
physicians. Medifast was founded in 1980 and is located
in Owings Mills, Maryland.
For more information, log onto www.MedifastNow.com.
SOURCE Medifast, Inc.