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An article published in Harpers Bazaar magazine once said the Cambridge Diet “could be called the ultimate in futuristic fast food.” Cambridge is quick and easy to prepare, and offers more variety than any other diet plan. Cambridge products are available in shakes, soups, cereal, bars and beverage mixes. The following information is provided to give you a condensed overview of each product covering the background, feature, benefits, and packing of each product.

Original Cambridge Diet

Background
The Original Cambridge was the very first Cambridge nutritional formula introduced in 1979. The formula’s nutritional profile is based on the original research conducted by Dr. Howard at Cambridge University and Middlesex Hospital in England during the early 1970’s. The rights to the formula were obtained by Cambridge Direct Sales in 1979 and followed by over two years of flavor development to produce a palatable and commercially marketable product. So successful was this work that many prefer the taste of the Original Cambridge Diet to any other formula.

The original Cambridge Diet Formula is an excellent nutritional supplement and is ideal for use in the Regular Program. Although Dr. Howard’s research has shown the formula to be completely safe when used three times per day as the sole source of nutrition, we recommend a fourth serving when used in the Fast Start of Physicians Monitored Programs.

Features

• A low 110 calories per serving
• 33% of the USRDA for vitamins and minerals per serving
• 33% of the required trace elements and electrolytes per serving
• 10 to 11 grams of high quality protein per serving
• Carbohydrate to protein ratio of approximately ¼ to 1, approximately 15 grams of carbohydrate which is primarily derived from fructose which is superior to sucrose derived carbohydrate
• Only one gram of fat per serving
• Mixes easily in a blender with water, or diet soft drinks and flavorings for variety

Benefits

• When used as the sole source of nutrition, can result in very rapid weight loss with complete safety. Average weight loss is 5 to 7 pounds per week.
• When combined with controlled portions of conventional food, can result in weight loss of three to five pounds per week.
• An ideal meal replacement and nutritional supplement.
• Convenient and easy to prepare, it is an ideal instant breakfast food, meal-on-the-go or between meal snack.
• Used three times per day as a nutritional supplement, the formula provides an ideal nutritional insurance policy.

• French Vanilla
• Super Strawberry
• Dutch Chocolate
• Rich Vanilla Shake (a thicker, low lactose formula)
• Orange Delight
• Banana Cream

Packaging
Packaged in 21 to 26.15 ounce cans with six cans to a case. Each contains 15 servings. Unopened shelf life is three to five years when stored in a cool dry environment. Note Super Oats contains 14 servings per can.

Cambridge Food For Life

Background
The Cambridge Food For Life is the most versatile of the Cambridge nutritional formulas. The formula was developed in 1984 by Dr. Robert Nesheim specifically to meet guidelines provided by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Retaining the critical balance of the Original Cambridge, Dr. Nesheim increased the protein and carbohydrate content for an extra margin of safety when used as the sole source of nutrition.

Features

• A low 140 calories per serving
• 33% of the USRDA for vitamins and minerals per serving
• 33% of the required trace elements and electrolytes per serving
• 13 to 15 grams of high quality protein per serving
• Carbohydrate to protein ratio approximately 1.4 to 1 each serving contains 18 grams of carbohydrate. Carbohydrate is derived from fructose which is superior to sucrose derived carbohydrate
• Only one gram of fat per serving
• Mixes easily in a blender with water, diet soft drinks and flavorings for variety
• Advanced flavor technology

Benefits

• When used as the sole source of nutrition, results in the maximum weight loss in the shortest possible time. 5 to 7 pounds per week is average.
• Combines readily with controlled portions of conventional food for long term weight loss. Acts as a natural appetite suppressant when taken 30 minutes before mealtime.
• A quick and easy way to prepare a meal replacement, nutritional supplement or meal on the go.

Flavors

• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Strawberry
• Eggnog
• Cappuccino
• Tomato
• Chicken
• Potato
• Mushroom

Packaging
Packaged in 21 to 26.15 ounce cans with six cans to a case. Each contains 15 servings. Unopened shelf life is three to five years when stored in a cool dry environment. Note Super Oats contains 14 servings per can.

Cambridge Nutrition Bars

Background
The first Cambridge nutrition bar was introduced in 1983. The bar contained high vitamin and mineral content of the formula, and the shelf life was very short, and well, let's just say it lacked in the flavor department. Under the direction of Dr. Nesheim, ongoing experimentation and development eventually broke through the bar technology barrier with spectacular success. Today’s Food For Life nutrition bars have the same great nutritional value, but with the moist and chewy taste of a high qualify candy bar and a shelf life that has been more than tripled.

Features

• A low 170 calories per bar
• 1/3 of the USRDA for vitamins and minerals per bar
• 10 grams of high quality protein per bar
• 19 to 22 grams of complex carbohydrate per bar
• Low in sodium and fat

Benefits

• A nutritionally complete, balanced meal replacement
• A nutritious snack and sustained every booster
• Provides “something to chew” in a weight loss program
• Convenient and easy to carry with you

Flavors

• Chocolate Peanut Butter
• Chocolate Strawberry
• Coconut Cream
• Caramel
• Variety box (contains 3 each of the 4 flavors, can't be modified)

Packaging
Packaged in boxes of 12 bars. 41 grams per bar and 6 boxes to a case. Unopened shelf life is one year when stored in a cool dry environment. Can also be refrigerated or frozen to prolong shelf life.

NutriCare Beverage Crystals

Background
NutriCare products were developed by Dean Distributors (Cambridge’s parent Company) for distribution in the nursing home and long-term health care markets. In 1996, the Dean laboratories working with Sunkist flavor technology developed a unique sugar free beverage crystal that was an instant success with health care customers. Recognizing the importance of non-caloric fluid intake in the Cambridge programs, Dean developed smaller, more flexible packaging and introduced the NutriCare Beverage Crystals to the Cambridge Product line in 1998.

Features

• No sugar and only 4 calories per serving
• Mixes easily with water
• Delicious full bodied thirst quenching taste

Benefits

• Adds flavor to required fluid intake with a minimum of calories
• A guilt free replacement for soft drinks
• Can be mixed with Cambridge shakes to enhance and create variety.

Flavors

• Orange
• Lemonade
• Fruit Punch
• Cranberry
• Juicy Orange
• Variety Pack (contains 4 each of: Orange, Lemonade & Fruit Punch, can't be modified)

Packaging
Packaged by flavor in boxes of 12 packets. Each packet makes 2 quarts of beverage. Also available in a variety pack with four packets of each flavor. Unopened shelf life is one year.