Table 1.

Composition of high-protein low-calorie diet.

Meal and recommended time of consumption	Energy (kcal)a	Description
Breakfast (6:00–8:00 A.M.)	240	Liquid meal replacementb
Lunch (11:00 A.M.–1 P.M.)	240	Liquid meal replacementb
Afternoon snackc (2:00–4:00 P.M.)	150	Low-glycemic protein wafers or whole-food high protein snackfg
Dinnerd (5:00–7:00 P.M.)	450 or 600
Evening snack (9:00–10:00 P.M.)	270	Meal replacement bare

^aThe total daily macronutrient distribution for the HP-LC diet shown above was 30% protein, 45% carbohydrate, and 25% fat, and total energy intake for males and females was ~1500 and 1200 kcal, respectively. In addition to following this HP-LC diet 6 days per week, an IF diet was followed for one day per week.

^bIsalean Shake, Isagenix LLC, Chandler, AZ, USA.

^cAfternoon snack was consumed by males only.

^dFemales consumed 450 kcal meal while males consumed 600 kcal meal.

^eIsalean Bar, Isagenix LLC, Chandler, AZ, USA.

^fSnack components for men: 2 hard-boiled egg with 1/3 cup fruit; 6 oz. cottage cheese with 1/3 cup fruit; 1 tbsp of nuts and 1/3 cup of fresh veggies or fruit; 1 slice of whole grain bread with 1.5 tsp nut butter; 1/2 cup Fresh fruit or veggies with 1/3 cup hummus; 8 oz plain greek yogurt; ¼ cup granola.

^gSnack components for women:1 hard-boiled egg with ¼ cup fruit; 4 oz. cottage cheese; ¼ cup fruit; 4 oz. plain non-fat greek yogurt; ¼cup granola; ½ slice bread; ¾ tsp nut butter; ¼ cup fruit or veggies with 1/5 tbsp hummus.