Medifast Introduces Lean & Green Meal Helpers™ and Adds
Macaroni & Cheese to Product Lineup
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 4, 2012 /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 Lean & Green Meal Helpers™ category
and added Macaroni & Cheese to the product lineup. These new
introductions complement the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®,
in which clients eat five Medifast meals and one Lean & Green
meal each day.
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Medifast's first-ever seasoning mix line, Lean
& Green Meal Helpers, includes spice mix packets specially
formulated to help clients prepare Lean & Green meals on the
plan without sacrificing flavor. The Fajita Seasoning and Brown
Gravy Mixes make meal preparation for the entire family even more
convenient and each flavor comes with a Lean & Green recipe
booklet. Additionally, the introduction of Macaroni & Cheese
offers a new hearty comfort food option, without the added
calories. Like each of the current 70+ Medifast Meal choices,
Macaroni & Cheese is interchangeable with all other meal
options on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan.
"The addition of Lean & Green Meal Helpers and Macaroni
& Cheese meets our clients' needs by offering them another
desirable meal option and ways to enhance their daily Lean and
Green meal," said Michael MacDonald,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medifast, Inc. "The
products provide more flexibility to customize the Medifast 5 &
1 Plan and reflect our dedication to facilitating long-term weight
loss and maintenance."
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.
New products are available for purchase online, through a free
Take Shape For Life Health Coach or at a Medifast Weight Control
Center. 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.