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By Professor
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and Silke Ullmann,
MPH, RD, LDN
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Table of Contents The Authors
3 The Authors Weight reduction and
more: Almased as a
4 Introduction complete wellness
product benefits
6 What Does A Healthy your overall
Diet Look Like? well-being.

8 Almased – A Complete
Wellness Product
With Almased, the
weight loss is fat loss
Professor Aloys Berg, MD Silke Ullmann, MPH, RD, LDN
10 Weight Reduction With Aloys Berg, MD, is a medical doctor, Silke Ullmann is a registered and
The Almased Synergy Diet professor and researcher. licensed dietitian.
Three steps to losing weight
He is the director of the Department She manages the Nutrition
16 Nutrition At The of Rehabilitative and Preventive and Marketing Department at
End Of The Diet Sports Medicine at the University Almased USA, Inc., providing
Moderation is the key Clinic of Freiburg in Germany. nutritional guidance.

24  Calculate Your Calorie Since the 1970s, Dr. Berg has
Needs conducted numerous studies in the
Physical activity helps areas of nutrition, weight loss,
you to stay slim metabolism and preventive/
rehabilitative sports medicine. He has
28 What Else Almased published more than 500 scientific
Can Do For You papers and is currently studying ways
There‘s more than to protect muscle mass during weight
weight reduction reduction programs.
32 What Scientists Say He received his medical degree
About Almased from the University of Freiburg and
Results of eight years habilitated in Sports Medicine. He
of research also holds certifications in Laboratory
Medicine, as a Physical Medicine and
34 Additional Research Rehabilitative Physician and as a
Nutrition Physician.
She completed her Bachelor of
Science degree in Germany and
then continued her education at
the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, earning a Master of
Public Health degree in Nutrition.
Her extensive experience in nutrition
focuses specifically on the areas of
overweight issues and obesity as
well as diabetes.
She holds a Certificate of Training
in Adult Weight Management and
is actively engaged in community
work related to obesity.

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Take The First Step To Per manent Weight Reduction

T
here’s no doubt you’ve tried loss going. And before you know it, scientific discoveries of obesity your road to better health. It will
many ways to lose weight. you’ll reach the all-important Stability research. He combines these with restore your faith in the fundamentals
You’ve fasted, fad dieted, Phase where your life begins to all the require­ments of a healthy of nutritional science and help you
popped pills, counted calories and change. So why is this plan different and sensible diet that: overcome the effects of yo-yo dieting
devised your own systems to lose from the others? First of all, Almased 1 Provides you with necessary when applied to daily living. Begin a
weight, only to end up unsatisfied is an all-natural product with high- nutrients, change that will accompany you
with the results. You’re still dangling quality ingredients that provide all the 1nables you to make long-term
E throughout your life.
from the bungee cord, not sure when essential amino acids, protein and changes to your eating habits,
your weight will hit bottom, but nutrients to give you strength, energy 1And ensures that muscle mass is To your better health,
certain it will bounce back up. and stamina while you lose weight. not compromised.
Secondly, its foundation is the
But now you’ve chosen the Almased Almased Synergy Diet, a weight loss Read on to learn the basics of
Synergy* Diet for your weight loss regimen that is supported by a food consumption, the source and
program, taking the first step to respected German physician and importance of balanced nutrition and
President,
permanent weight loss. educator, noted for his research in the proper way to burn fat. While you Almased USA,
health sciences, read, think of “The Almased Synergy Inc.
including nutrition, Diet – The Weight Loss Program” as
Almased is backed by several years of disease prevention, the source of another dimension on
scientific research and clinical studies. immunology and
biochemistry:
The road to permanent weight loss Professor Aloys Berg, MD, from the
outlined on these pages is surprisingly University of Freiburg. Almased is
simple. If you can do easy math, read backed by over a decade of scientific
a calendar, understand the research and clinical studies.
fundamentals of how the body
functions and can follow a simple By explaining the essentials of how
guide, you can toss your bungee cord the body processes food and energy,
aside. You’ll set your course on a one- Professor Berg walks you through a
way path to your ideal weight. common sense plan for weight control.
He explains why fad diets and fasting
This three-step road map can start produce hunger pangs that are nothing
your trip to permanent weight loss more than a lack of the right nutrients,
sooner than you think. Days 1 & 2 get not a sign of sound weight loss.
you started. Day 3 gets your weight Professor Berg relies on the latest

*Synergy: Nutrients that work better together

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What Does A Healthy Diet Look Like?
There are four requirements
a healthy diet must fulfill:
What we have learned from
the latest scientific discoveries
of obesity research.
Y
ou have decided to slim down,
lose body weight and keep it
off. This is possible in multiple
ways but for lasting success, certain
prerequisites need to be accounted for.
The chosen diet method should…
1. Contain all necessary nutrients,
minerals and vitamins in ample
and well-balanced amounts.
2. Enable a long-term change of
eating habits to a healthy fat diet
(low in saturated and trans fats).
3. Focus on carbohydrate quality
(such as using carbohydrates
with a low glycemic index).
4. Ensure that muscle mass stays
the same and, in conjunction with
exercise, help build additional muscle.
The goal of a healthy diet lies in
reducing body fat. Muscle mass should
increase or stay unchanged. The more
muscle mass you have in your body
the more calories your body burns.
Remember: Muscle burns calories
– fat burns nothing. It is, therefore,
important to lose fat – not muscle
mass. You should add physical activity
to your weight loss program to gain
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additional muscle mass. Once you What is a healthy
understand these principles you have
weight for men and
taken an important step on your way
to a healthy weight. Think about it:
women?
with most so-called miracle diets, Healthy range (lbs) for
weight reduction often results in loss Height Women Men
of water and muscle mass, which you 4’10” 109-121
might have already experienced. The 4’11” 111-123
road we want to walk with you fulfills 5’0” 113-126
all the requirements for a healthy 5’1” 115-129
diet and takes the latest scientific 5’2” 118-132 131-141
discoveries of obesity research into 5’3” 121-135 133-143
consideration. 5’4” 124-138 135-145
5’5” 127-141 137-148
5’6” 130-144 139-151
A balance problem:
5’7” 133-147 142-154
Despite all the scientific studies and
5’8” 136-150 145-157
diets, being overweight is really a 5’9” 139-153 148-160
balance problem. Those who eat 5’10” 142-156 151-163
more than they use up will gain 5’11” 145-159 154-166
weight. Because energy consumption 6’0” 148-162 157-170
is different with all people, not all 6’1” 160-174
people gain or lose weight with 6’2” 164-178
the same food consumption. The 6’3” 167-182
basis for weight gain has been laid 6’4” 171-187
Height and weight tables of the Metropolitan
through years of unhealthy eating Life Insurance Company, 1983. Overweight? It is a balance problem.
and drinking habits. Frequent weight
loss diets are most certainly not the
right way, since they lower the energy Body weight is determined by both the Conclusion: Our food should not
consumption of the body. A drastic caloric amount of the foods we eat, as consist of too many calories and
shortage of calorie consumption well as the food quality. This is due to should send our body accurate
forces the body into believing that it the fact that our food not only supplies signals. This is easily possible with
faces famine. It therefore conserves energy but has other responsibilities the Almased Synergy Diet. The high
energy. After finishing the weight loss in our body. After digestion, nutrients effectiveness of the Almased Synergy
diet, the low energy usage remains have different functions, e.g. to supply Diet is proven through scientific
and even with “regular” food one energy through burning processes, research and publi­cations in well-
gains weight faster than before. This build structure for new cells or send known scientific journals, such as
is the notorious yo-yo effect. signals to control metabolic processes. the International Journal of Obesity.
Almased – A Complete
What happens in your body
during the Almased Synergy
Diet? This article explains the
mechanics of weight reduction
– and what makes Almased
different from other powders
with high protein content.
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Wellness Product
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he Almased Synergy Diet for and honey (with the help of the
body weight and body fat enzymes contained in milk and honey)
reduction fulfills all the during the unique biotechnical
prerequisites for a healthy, sensible production process. These
diet. The Almased powder contains branched-chain amino acids build
branched-chain amino acids in high the biochemical basis for immune
concentration. These are created competent cells and regular cells,
through the combination of soy, milk creating plenty of energy for well-
functioning cell exchange, even with
continuing cell stress.
Soy, milk, During the special fermentation
honey and process the components “react”
a unique with each other. This is not possible
biotechnical if honey powder is used (as in a
production few imitation products) because
process: no enzyme activity is present.
Almased
is not only Since there are other powders with
good for high protein content on the market,
weight it is important to note what makes
loss, it also Almased different and more effective.
benefits your Almased is the only powder rich in
overall protein that uses honey enzymes to
well-being. activate the fermentation process
from two protein sources (soy and
skim milk yogurt powder).
In addition, the high effectiveness of
the Almased Synergy Diet has been
NOTE: CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING THIS OR ANY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM OR
EXERCISE REGIME. THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG
ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT
ANY DISEASE.
proven through outstanding scientific
research and publications in well-
known scientific journals, such as
the International Journal of Obesity.
By using two sources of protein,
Almased gives the body the correct
quantity and quality of amino acids
to support cells during a calorie
reduced diet, which allows fat loss
instead of muscle loss. Almased’s
special fermentation breaks down the
protein into simpler (bio-available)
amino acids, so more amino acids can
enter the blood stream more quickly.
The benefit is that with Almased, the
weight loss is fat loss compared to
other diets where weight loss can be
loss of muscle mass because the body
is not properly nourished during the
weight reduction process.
Almased is not only good for weight
loss, it also benefits your overall
well-being (see pages 28 to 31).
Its combination of essential nutrients
works together in a synergistic way
to best influence your metabolism.
Synergy means that the nutrients
work better together.
 Weight Reduction With The Almased Synergy Diet
Weight reduction in three steps – this is how it works. The that you drink a minimum of 8-10
Starting Phase prepares the body for the change in metabolism, cups or 64-80 oz of calorie-free liquids
phase two is the actual Reduction Phase, phase three slowly (e.g. Almased Wellness Tea, green tea
or bottled water) per day.
accustoms the body to an increased caloric intake.
Try to limit the amount of alcohol
(including beer and wine), sodas and
will be producing during this phase.
It will also help to curb your appetite
in between meals and will add to your
daily amount of liquid. In order to
make the vegetable broth, simply cut
about 1/2 lb of vitamin-rich vegetables

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eight reduction with the amount of Almased in cold liquids fruit juices because of added calories into cubes, such as spinach, broccoli,
Almased Synergy Diet is such as bottled water, skim or low-fat and sugars. carrots, tomatoes, peppers, onions,
divided into three steps: milk, soy milk or yogurt. You can also Fluids are very important during this leeks, potatoes, etc. Add about 1.5-2
1. Starting Phase flavor your Almased drink with your phase to avoid dehydration and to quarts of water and cook until soft,
2. Reduction Phase favorite ingredients, such as cinnamon, flush out the body. We recommend approximately 5 minutes in a pressure
3. Stability Phase unsweetened cocoa powder or vanilla preparing a fresh vegetable broth and cooker or longer in a regular pot.
extract. Never use hot liquids because consuming it between your Almased Pour the cooked vegetable broth
Starting Phase the special enzymes that Almased diet meals. through a strainer to filter out the solid
(Day 1 & 2) provides to burn fat will be destroyed. The vegetable broth provides you pieces. You can season the vegetable

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Almased should be made fresh and with important vitamins and broth with spices and herbs, go lean
consumed immediately. It is important antioxidants to fight free radicals you on the salt.
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The goal of the first two days of the Recipe for a special vegetable Many vitamins and antioxidants
Almased Synergy Diet is to reprogram broth: Here is a recipe of how will be provided by the vegetable
your metabolism. Before you start one of our customers prepares broth. If you do not take any
with the program you should see your the broth: 1/2 lb spinach, 1/2 red broth at all, it may be advisable
doctor for a check-up to make sure pepper, 1/2 green pepper, 1 small to use a supplement. If you are
possible illnesses causing increased squash, 4 celery stalks, 1 sweet already using a vitamin and
body weight are ruled out. potato, 6 carrots, 2 ripe tomatoes, mineral supplement, you may
The Starting Phase lasts two days 1/2 leek stalk, 1 basil leaf, 1 bay continue using it. However, we
and is designed to prepare your leaf. For seasoning use cayenne suggest the liquid form for better
body for the change in metabolism. pepper, onion powder, garlic absorption. If you entered the diet
To change your metabolism, you powder, minced garlic, Italian with a magnesium deficiency, we
will only consume three Almased seasoning, Mrs. Dash® Garlic Classic recommend taking up to 300 mg
diet meals for the first two days Italian oregano, minced onion, of magnesium per day.
of the diet. marjoram and paprika. You can also If you feel good during the Starting
Refer to page 15 for the correct drink vegetable juice, such as Low Phase, you can extend this phase
amount of Almased to consume Sodium V8® 100% Vegetable Juice. for up to a week.
for each meal. Mix the appropriate

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 Weight Reduction With The Almased Synergy Diet
Reduction Phase
(Day 3 and beyond)
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From the third day on, the diet is in
the actual Reduction Phase.
Through the two Almased shakes you
consume daily during this phase, the
body receives plenty of high-quality
protein.
Roughly 80% of the daily
recommended dosage of protein is
provided through the Almased shakes.
Almased contains the correct balance
of all amino acids the body requires.
You will get the missing 20% protein
with the regular, well-balanced meal
that you will eat once a day. This
should be meat, fish or vegetable
protein (soy) and include legumes,
vegetables and salads.
Ideally, you would have this meal at
lunchtime. The meal should consist
of about 500 calories. You can have
a lean cut of meat, fish or tofu with
raw, steamed or cooked vegetables
and whole grains.
Keep in mind that beneficial oils
such as olive oil (especially extra
virgin olive oil) have essential
nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids
and should therefore be consumed on
a daily basis (3-4 tablespoons).
Even though olive oil has nutritional
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benefits, it is considered a fat and
should be consumed in moderation.
Again, it is important to drink a
minimum of 8-10 cups or 64-80 oz of
calorie-free fluids (bottled water, tea,
etc.) throughout the day. Make sure
you get enough fiber to empty your
bowels at least every 2-3 days. Eat
fiber-rich food such as whole grain
products and vegetables or take
additional dietary fiber supplements,
e.g. oat bran, ground flaxseed or
psyllium husk.
You should forego snacking
inbetween meals as this burdens
blood sugar and insulin regulation
and blocks fat burning.
Fat storage and fat burning are two
opposite occurrences, which are
mainly controlled through hormones
and enzymes. Fat reduction is only
possible if the body fat stored in fat
Example for a reduction day meal:
3-4 oz (size of your palm) of skinless
chicken, 1-2 cups of green leafy
vegetables or a salad with olive oil and
vinegar dressing and 1/2 cup of cooked
brown rice. If our suggested plan below
does not coincide with your regular
routine you can eat your regular meal
in the evening or morning. We suggest
this as the ideal eating schedule:
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Almased Regular meal Almased
cells is transported and burned off. In
this activity, the insulin level in the
blood plays a major role. Insulin is a
hormone created in the pancreas. It is
responsible for the regulation of blood
sugar, making sure the sugar, which
becomes glucose in the blood, is
transported to individual body cells.
In addition, insulin inhibits fat
utilization and fat burning.
A constantly changing insulin level with
recurring insulin peaks disrupts the fat
burning process and should be avoided
during the diet. For this reason, the
Almased shakes contain no sugar
(sucrose or household sugar) and only
slow-burning carbohydrates, so that
the insulin level barely rises after a diet
meal. While drinking these healthy diet
shakes, you should not experience
strong, unwanted fluctuations of insulin
and blood sugar levels.
REMEMBER:
Strong fluctuation of insulin disrupts
the fat burning process. The principle
of balanced insulin levels and the
intake of foods that result in low
insulin peaks (low glycemic index),
are extremely important for health
preservation and fat reduction.
It is important to eat a well-balanced,
highly nutritious, regular meal in
addition to the two Almased shakes
daily during the Reduction Phase.
Splurging during this meal or not
consuming the proper nutrition will
leave you feeling hungry, which is
counterproductive to your ultimate
weight loss goal.
Your calorie and nutrition needs will
be taken care of through the Almased
shakes and your regular meal.
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 Weight Reduction With The Almased Synergy Diet

Stability Phase Recommended Amount of Almased

During the
(4-6 weeks duration)

3
Stability
Phase One serving of Almased provides to burn fat will be
you can equals 8 tablespoons, which destroyed. Almased should
Å Å enjoy two is approximately 180 calories be made fresh and consumed
healthy or 1 carbohydrate unit for immediately. One serving of
“sensible” people with diabetes. The Almased (8 tablespoons) is
Once you have reached your target meals per amount of tablespoons to the average amount per drink
weight and your healthy body fat day. use is dissolved in 10-12 oz mixed in cold liquids. If you
content, you begin a Stability Phase. of cold liquid, such as bottled prefer to customize your diet,
During this time the amount of water, skim or low-fat milk, please refer to the table
Almased shakes will gradually be soy milk or yogurt. Add some below to determine how
reduced. Remember that the number cinnamon or vanilla extract much Almased you need to
of regular meals as well as the intake to your Alma­sed drink to give take. The amount of Almased
of calories increases. it a different flavor. Never you need each day depends
You have entered into a critical phase use hot liquids because the on your height. All data is
because following your diet, you special enzymes that Almased approximate data.
should not overeat or you can quickly
gain weight again. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
You need to accustom your body slowly 3 Almased 2 Almased 1 Almased Supplemental
to an increased caloric intake. Remain meals meals meal use
in this Stability Phase approximately 5’0” 3 x 6 tbsp daily 2 x 6 tbsp daily 1 x 6 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
4-6 weeks to guarantee the emptied 5’1” 3 x 6 tbsp daily 2 x 6 tbsp daily 1 x 6 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
fat cells stay empty. With perseverance 5’2” 3 x 6 tbsp daily 2 x 6 tbsp daily 1 x 6 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
and sensible food, you can manage 5’3” 3 x 6 tbsp daily 2 x 6 tbsp daily 1 x 6 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
5’4” 3 x 6 tbsp daily 2 x 6 tbsp daily 1 x 6 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
your new-found target weight. Even
5’5” 3 x 6 tbsp daily 2 x 6 tbsp daily 1 x 6 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
in this phase, it is important to drink a
5’6” 3 x 8 tbsp daily 2 x 8 tbsp daily 1 x 8 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
minimum of 8-10 cups of calorie-free
5’7” 3 x 8 tbsp daily 2 x 8 tbsp daily 1 x 8 tbsp daily 4 tbsp daily
liquids (bottled water, tea, etc.) per 5’8” 3 x 8 tbsp daily 2 x 8 tbsp daily 1 x 8 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
day. A recommended food schedule 5’9” 3 x 8 tbsp daily 2 x 8 tbsp daily 1 x 8 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
is as follows: 5’10” 3 x 8 tbsp daily 2 x 8 tbsp daily 1 x 8 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
5’11” 3 x 8 tbsp daily 2 x 8 tbsp daily 1 x 8 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
Breakfast Lunch Dinner 6’0” 3 x 8 tbsp daily 2 x 8 tbsp daily 1 x 8 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
Regular Regular Almased 6’1” 3 x 10 tbsp daily 2 x 10 tbsp daily 1 x 10 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
meal meal 6’2” 3 x 10 tbsp daily 2 x 10 tbsp daily 1 x 10 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
6’3” 3 x 10 tbsp daily 2 x 10 tbsp daily 1 x 10 tbsp daily 6 tbsp daily
6’4” 3 x 10 tbsp daily 2 x 10 tbsp daily 1 x 10 tbsp daily 8 tbsp daily
6’5” 3 x 10 tbsp daily 2 x 10 tbsp daily 1 x 10 tbsp daily 8 tbsp daily

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Nutrition At The End Of
Do not fall back into your old eating habits – moderation is
the key to successfully staying slim. Here, we tell you what
your body needs – and how much.
T
he number one rule for nutrition
is to provide your body with a
well-balanced, rich-in-variety
diet that favors fat-reduced and fiber-
enriched food with slow-energizing
carbohydrates. There are no strictly
prohibited food items. Try to stay
away from fried and fast food.
Do not backtrack to your old eating
habits, which can be described with
words like “too much, too sweet, too
fat and too salty”. Moderation is the
key. Only eat snacks if hunger
demands it or if you have an elevated
nutrition requirement (e.g. due to
diabetes, exercise, pregnancy,
breastfeeding, etc.). A healthy snack
should consist of vegetables and fewer
fruits, whole grains or low-fat milk
products.
To ensure that your body gets its daily
necessary nutrients, your diet should
include a balanced intake of the
following:
1Carbohydrates
1Protein
1Fat
1Fiber
1Vitamins
1
Dietary Minerals & Trace Elements
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates mainly provide energy
– but not all are created equal.
Besides fat and protein, carbohydrates
are one of the three main nutrients
required by the body. Carbohydrates
mainly provide energy. Only to a
limited extent are they utilized as
building material for the body.
Not all carbohydrate-rich foods are
created equal, in fact they behave
quite differently in our bodies. The
glycemic index (GI) describes this
difference by measuring the effects of
50 g carbohydrates on blood glucose
levels. Choosing low GI carbohydrates
Whole
grains
are good
for you:
Eating whole
grains reduces
the risk of many
chronic diseases.
The Diet – Life Phase
– the ones that produce only small
fluctuations in blood glucose and
insulin levels – is the secret to long-
term health, reducing risk of heart
disease and diabetes and is the key
to sustainable weight loss. A GI of 70
or more is high, a GI of 56 to 69 is
medium and a GI of 55 or less is low.
The GI of Almased is only 27. That
means the enhancing effect on the
blood sugar level of Almased is only
27% compared to that of glucose. To
calculate the exact effect on the blood
sugar level – the glycemic load (GL) –
we have to take the size of the portion
into account. An example: The portion
of one Almased meal is 50 g and
contains 17 g of carbo­hydrates. These
carbohydrates affect the blood sugar
level by 27% compared to the same
amount of glucose. Twenty-seven
percent of 17 equals 4.5 – making the
glycemic load of one portion of Almased
4.5. A GL of 20 and more is considered
high, 11 to 19 is medium, 10 or less is
low – the glycemic load of one
serving of Almased is therefore
very low.
Try to choose whole grains at all
times or try to make at least half
of your grains whole grains. Whole
grains contain the entire kernel and
all the essential parts and naturally-
occurring nutrients of the entire grain
seed. Studies show that eating whole
grains instead of refined grains lowers
the risk of many chronic diseases.
While benefits are mostly stated
for those consuming at least three
servings daily, some studies show
reduced risks from as little as one
serving daily. The message is that
every whole grain in your diet helps!
Examples of whole grains are
amaranth, barley, brown rice,
buckwheat, bulgur, oatmeal, millet,
popcorn, quinoa, whole cornmeal,
whole wheat flour and wild rice.
REMEMBER:
For desired fat loss, strong variations
in blood sugar and insulin level are
unwise and should therefore be
avoided. Our recommendation: the
daily intake of carbohydrates should
be only 40% of your total energy
intake (based on the Joslin Diabetes
Center) and consist mostly of
complex carbohydrates because
carbohydrates that are absorbed
slowly do not distort insulin
distribution and in general contain
more fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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Protein
Building blocks for cells and different
hormones.
Protein is a basic nutritional element.
It is composed of single amino acids
and serves the body as building
blocks for cells and different hormones
(enzymes and defense factors). The
Cold-water (fatty) fish is rich in protein and
delivers valuable omega-3 fatty acids.
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weight-reducing effect of protein in
food is explained by the fact that
protein causes a higher thermogenesis
(heat production) than other macro­
nutrients (fat and carbohydrates).
After food consumption, the basal
metabolic rate (minimum caloric
requirement needed) increases
because energy is needed for
digestion, absorption and
transportation as well as for the
storage of additional nutrients. This is
known as the thermic effect of food
(= thermogenesis). The
thermogenesis usually accounts for
8-15% of the daily total energy
expenditure (calories burned).
After protein ingestion, the heat
development with 18-25% is clearly
higher than after the intake
of the same energy content from fat
(2-4%) or carbohydrates (4-7%).
Protein-rich meals cause a sustained
high thermogenesis that is about
twice as long as after diets rich in
carbohydrates and fat of the same
energy content.
The central organ for the metabolism
of protein is the liver. Food items rich
in protein are lean meat, fish, milk
and milk products, eggs, multi-grain
products and legumes (beans, soy).
The highly spread, often exaggerated
intake of protein in the industrial
countries, which often goes hand-in-
hand with the extensive consumption
of animal products (especially meat),
is unfavorable because it is usually
combined with an elevated supply of
fat, cholesterol and purines (natural
substances found in all of the body’s
cells and in virtually all foods which
can cause gout if accumulated).
Contrary to some of the third-world
countries, it is almost impossible for
us to experience a lack of protein
due to the high consumption of
meat, milk and eggs.
According to age and sex, it is
recommended to eat 0.8-1.2 g of
protein per 2.2 lbs of body weight.
The protein should be of high
biological value and free from negative
substances. Especially during weight
loss and for people with type 2
diabetes, intake should be about 30%
of the total caloric intake. One of the
main reasons for a nutritional protein
deficiency is the primary consumption
of protein-poor foods. This condition
can be caused by an unbalanced diet,
e.g. a purely macrobiotic diet (grains
and vegetables). Even without animal
protein you can consume an adequate
supply of protein through the perfect
combination of vegetarian protein
carriers (e.g. beans and grains) or
through the usage of high-quality
vegetable protein (e.g. soybeans).
Fat
Fat is not all bad – it transports
vitamins and builds cell membranes.
Fat is the main energy supplier for the
human organism. It is an important
part of the cell membranes and a
carrier of fat-soluble vitamins. Fat is
stored in fat deposits in the body and
can be reduced during energy demand
(e.g. endurance exercise, hunger).
Because of its long duration in the
stomach, fat has a high saturation
value. Fat, contrary to protein, is
mainly a supplier of energy and a
supply source of essential multiple
unsaturated fatty acids. Food items
such as oil, nuts, spreads (butter),
creams and meat fat contain a large
amount of fat.
However, the fat content of other food
items like many deli meats and cakes
is often underestimated.
This is important because a high intake
of fat, especially animal fat (saturated
fat), elevates the blood fat value (LDL
cholesterol) and brings a higher
arteriosclerosis risk with it. The
daily intake of fat should be
approximately 30% of the
total energy supply. It is
important that you
consume fatty acids of
high quality, such as 3
tablespoons of olive oil,
flaxseed oil or canola oil
Extra virgin olive oil
is a valuable source of
unsaturated fatty
acids.
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Nutrition At The End Of The Diet – Life Phase
on a daily basis. Try to avoid oils for
unhealthy preparation methods such
as frying but instead use them for
steaming vegetables and preparing
salads. An area of study that has
come to the forefront only in the last
few years are the omega-3 fatty acids.
These healthy fatty acids are found in
cold-water ocean fish like mackerel
or herring. They improve blood flow,
lower certain blood fat values and
have been shown to have a positive
impact on people who suffer from
thrombosis or heart attacks. This
explains the low rate of heart attacks
in Eskimos, even though they eat a lot
of fat. Omega-3 fatty acids also have
a positive influence on blood pressure
and reduce inflammation of the
joints. If you do not eat fish, some
legume oils (soy, canola, flaxseed)
contain relatively high levels of alpha
linolenic acid, which is transformed in
A healthy breakfast cereal is rich in fiber
but also rich in complex carbohydrates (whole grains).
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the body into effective omega-3 fatty
acids. Consequently, it is not the
supply of certain fatty acids that is
most important but the relationship
between the individual unsaturated
fatty acids (ratio of omega-6 to
omega-3 fatty acids) in an all-together
limited fat intake. Any excess in any
given direction will result in more or
less negative consequences.
Fiber
Fiber is good for you – it keeps
you regular and can even lower
cholesterol levels.
Eating fiber is very healthy for your
body. Not only does it keep your
digestive tract in top shape, it can help
you lose weight, too. Fiber normalizes
bowel movements by reducing transit
time, which is the time it takes for
food to travel through the digestive
tract. This results in a more complete
evacuation of waste material. There
are two types of fiber: water-soluble
and water-insoluble fiber. Water-
soluble fiber is believed to lower
cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Here is how it works: Bile acids are
made from cholesterol and assist in
fat absorption. Fiber binds with the
acids and guides them out of the
body. The liver then has to pull more
Nutrition Pyramid
To help you with the selection
and combination of foods for
your daily balanced diet,
you should take macro-
and micronutrients into
consideration. This is
an illustration of the
Low Glycemic Index
Pyramid prepared
according to
the nutrition
rules of the
glycemic
index (GI).
The GI
tells
infrequently occasionally every day
cholesterol from the blood. As a
result, cholesterol levels decrease.
The body’s blood sugar level is
stabilized by the slowing down of
carbohydrate absorption in the blood,
which lowers the body’s requirement
for insulin. Water-soluble fiber is found
in oat bran, legumes, psyllium, nuts,
beans and pectins (complex
carbohydrates in ripe fruits and
certain vegetables).
you how the food you eat
influences your blood sugar
(glucose) level. Choosing low
GI carbohydrates – the ones
producing only small
fluctuations of our blood
glucose and insulin
levels – is the secret
to long-term health,
reducing your
risk of heart
disease and
diabetes and
is the key to
sustainable
weight
loss.
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Nutrition At The End Of The Diet – Life Phase
Water-insoluble fiber is a collector of
water used to increase stool bulk
in the large intestine. This produces
bowel movements and a meticulous
“cleaning” of the intestinal walls,
reducing the risk of colon-related
problems. Water-insoluble fiber
is found in cereals, bran and
vegetables. Because fiber is low in
calories and produces a feeling of
satiety, it reduces the desire to
snack, which equals to eating less
and may lead to weight loss. Most
Americans consume 10-15 g of fiber
a day. The recommended daily fiber
intake for optimal health is up to
40 g. Make sure you get enough fiber
throughout the day. You might want
to consider a fiber supplement if
you feel like you do not reach
the recommendation.
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Vitamins
They are necessary to keep up
certain body functions.
Vitamins are essential elements,
many of which cannot be produced
in sufficient quantities by the body.
Therefore, it might be helpful to take
vitamin supplements if your overall
food intake is reduced or imbalanced.
Vitamins are neither building material
for the body nor are they energy
suppliers. They are, however,
necessary to keep up certain body
functions. According to their different
soluble characteristics, vitamins are
separated into two groups: fat-soluble
Fruits are full of
vitamins and rich
in fiber – keep in
mind that they often
contain a lot of sugar,
which might interfere
with your weight loss
process.
(vitamins A, D, E and K) and water- minerals that certain elements like
soluble (vitamin C and B vitamins). zinc, selenium and manganese can be
The B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12, called deficiency elements. Studies
niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid have shown that deficiencies in these
and biotin) are effective as a and other minerals can lead to an
component of enzymes (coenzymes). increased risk of degenerative diseases
Consuming a liquid vitamin will be such as arthritis, heart disease and
more advantageous than a vitamin cirrhosis. In some cases,
pill because it is better absorbable supplementing your daily diet with
and your body will receive more of vitamins and minerals, including trace
the benefits. Many vitamin pills on elements, may improve health and
the market today are not easily broken quality of life.
down by the body and end up being
eliminated as waste.
Dietary Minerals and Water, rich in minerals,
Trace Elements can be a prime source for
It can be helpful to supplement your minerals and trace elements
daily diet with vitamins and minerals, – and contains zero calories.
including trace elements. Gerolsteiner® and Vittel®
are ideal choices.
Dietary minerals are essential inorganic
nutrients supplied by food intake and
utilized for multiple functions.
Minerals are divided into major
elements and trace elements.
The body contains relatively high
amounts of major elements and
only small amounts of trace
elements. Major elements include
sodium, potassium, calcium,
magnesium, chloride, phosphate and
sulfur, while trace elements are iron,
iodine and selenium. All in all, there
are over 20 trace elements. Through
altered growth methods and industrial
manufacturing processes, our food
items are often so poor in important
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Calculate Your Calorie
Counting calories is not enough for successful weight loss. This
article tells you what really matters. Physical activity is the key
to success.
T
here is probably no food item
that has not been recommended
for a diet at some time or
another. Examples from the past are:
pasta, eggs and potatoes. These diets
promise immense weight loss in the
shortest possible time. Extremely
one-sided diets like the Atkins Diet,
Fit for Life, the Eskimo Diet and the
Negative Calorie Diet are not
recommended.
These diets will reduce your weight in
the short-term but over time will deprive
you of nutrients. Long-term success is
hardly attainable with these kinds of
diets. Pills are strongly discouraged
because they may lead to dependency
with regular usage and do not provide
the balance of nutrition needed for
long-term weight loss success.
For successful weight loss,
perseverance and consideration are
required. Learning how to control
portion size and eat in moderation
is much better than total restriction.
First, we suggest examining your own
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eating habits very closely to discover
possible unhealthy eating patterns.
You should eat slowly, enjoy your food
and only eat if you are truly hungry. Do
not try to lose weight by limiting fluids.
You need to make sure that you drink
enough liquid throughout the day (at
least 8-10 cups ).
Needs
Find out how many calories your
Activity burns calories*
body needs
Calories burned per hour for The daily energy requirement results
different body weight
simply from basic conversion of body
Activity 130 180 220 330 fat necessary to maintain vital organ
lbs lbs lbs lbs
functions like breathing as well as
walking, 2 mph 150 180 230 300
walking, 3 mph 200 240 300 400 heart, kidney and brain activity in the
walking, 4 mph 300 360 450 600 resting person. The basic conversion
house work 150 180 230 300 is indicated with an average of 1 kcal
garden work 250 300 380 500 per 2.2 lbs body weight per hour,
dancing 200 240 300 400 meaning 1680 kcal for a man
cycling, 9 mph 300 360 450 600 weighing 154 lbs. For women, it is
running, 5 mph 300 360 450 600 10% lower with regard to body weight
running, 6 mph 450 550 700 900
running, 7.5 mph 600 750 950 1200
tennis/ball-sports 300 360 450 600
Vigorous running burns
swimming slowly 300 360 450 600
up to 800 calories per hour,
hiking 300 360 450 600
cross-country skiing 450 550 700 900 sitting while watching TV
burns only 30 calories.
* Depending on intensity, age and fitness,
the calorie-count can differ substantially.
Compared to men with the same weight,
women burn 10 to 20% less calories.
Source: Deutsches Ärzteblatt (German
Magazine for Physicians), March 2000.
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Calculate Your Calorie Needs
because the body conversion is deter­
mined through body composition and
percentage of muscle mass. The basic
conversion is influenced by factors like
body composition, the relation of the
body surface to body weight, sex, age
and hormonal regulation. Acute and
chronic illnesses like fever can raise
the basic conversion. Weight reduction
always means adjustment of the daily
Activity Pyramid
Start your weekly activity plan
with the base of the pyramid.
Enhance your fitness if
possible by choosing
other activities from the
pyramid by moving up.
Design activities that
will allow you to be
active and sit less.
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energy intake to a lower level. This to 185 pounds (energy intake: 2500
means that after a reduction of body kcal), the daily energy intake needs
weight, the only way to stabilize to be corrected by 250 kcal.
the body’s weight is to change your
lifestyle by reducing caloric intake With all calculations, however, you
or bur­ning more calories through need to consider that the energy
increased physical activity. For a six- requirements decrease with age
foot-tall man this means that after and lowered body weight.
weight reduction from 211 pounds The energy requirement is reduced
(estimated energy intake: 2750 kcal) by about 10% between the age of 33
and 55 and between the age of 55
and 75 by another 15%. Energy
consumption should be adjusted
accordingly. The reduced energy
requirement due to age is explained
by a loss in muscle mass. With more
Limited: play computer bodily activity, the reduction of muscle
games, watch TV mass caused by age can be prevented.
2-3 times / week:
Energy Consumption and Physical
yard work, bowling, golf
Activity
3-5 times / week Exercise increases muscle mass, spurs
long walks, tennis, energy consumption and will aid in
running, cycling, weight loss and weight management.
swimming, Being more physically fit does not
racquetball always mean having to go to the gym
every day 3-4 times a week, although this can
park farther away be a good option.
and walk, take
the stairs Consider increasing your physical
instead of activity during everyday activities to
the elevator, benefit your overall health and fat
walk the burning process.
dog Taking the stairs instead of the
elevator, riding a bicycle instead of
driving the car and taking the dog for
a walk are ways to integrate exercise
into your daily routine. Please keep in
mind that the quality of the food you
eat is more important than counting
calories. A high-quality diet
automatically leads to a fitter and
thinner you. Almased is a premier
high-quality food.
The previously mentioned slogan “too
much, too sweet, too fat and too salty”
can be completed with the adjective
“too inactive” when it comes to the
attitude towards physical activity in
our population. As stated by the
Surgeon General, more than 60% of
American adults are not regularly
physically active. It is important to
emphasize the amount rather than the
intensity of physical activity, which
offers more options for people to incor­
porate physical activity into their daily
lives. Through a modest increase in
daily activity, most Americans can
improve their health and quality of life.
Thus, a moderate increase in activity
can be obtained in a 10-15 minute
brisk walk at first.
Then gradually increase your activity to
reach about 3000 steps each day. Your
activities can vary from day to day,
such as walking, mowing the lawn,
taking the stairs, raking leaves, etc.
Activity studies show that healthy
people and the chronically ill are both
capable of performing physical
activities like climbing stairs, doing
yard work, hiking and cycling to
produce equally therapeutic benefits.
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What Else Almased Can Do For You
Get slim, get smart, get strong – as a complete wellness
product, Almased can do a lot for you. It has even proven
to be helpful for people with type 2 diabetes.
G
et smart with Almased. It has
been proven that lack of
insulin in the brain can
contribute to dementia and
Alzheimer’s disease. Even a small
disturbance of the glucose metabolism
can influence the brain significantly.
Higher insulin concentration in the
brain leads to improved brain function.
Insulin reaches the brain through the
blood brain barrier (in healthy people).
Start your day with more energy
Almased contains important
essential nutrients and cell protective
phytochemicals. Aside from its other
positive effects, Almased also supports
a restful sleep and thus contributes to
improved cell renewal, more energy and
easier performance at daily tasks.
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More than weight reduction: Almased regulates the glucose and
Almased as a complete insulin metabolism so that insulin
wellness product benefits your levels normalize. This guarantees a
overall well-being. regular insulin transport to the brain
and enhanced brain function. It has
also been shown that weight loss with
This transport mechanism does not Almased reduces the insulin level in
work with overweight and obese the blood significantly more compared
people. Even though their insulin to weight loss without using Almased.
concentration in the blood is high It does not only help normalize your
(insulin resistance), the transport insulin level but also decreases the risk
via the blood brain barrier is blocked. of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The more fat deposits a person has, Supplement your protein intake:
the lower the insulin amount in Take 8 tablespoons of Almased
the brain as well as the function mixed in 10-12 oz of cold liquid,
of the brain. such as bottled water, skim or
low-fat milk, soy milk or
yogurt. We recommend
1 g of protein per 2.2 lbs
of body weight as
the daily protein
requirement. You
can also customize
your Almased drink
with your favorite
ingredients, such
as unsweetened
cocoa powder, vanilla
Strengthen your immune system extract, cinnamon or
Almased provides the body with lactic
ground flaxseed for a
acid and active lactic acid bacteria, great tasting smoothie.
which have a positive effect on intestinal
bacteria and intestinal mucosa, thus As a snack between meals:
strengthening the immune system. Feeling a little hungry between
meals or at the end of the day?
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What Else Almased Can Do For You
Try taking 4 tablespoons of Almased
mixed in water or skim milk as a snack
between meals. This can be done
several times a day to curb those
hunger pangs.
Athletes and intense physical activity:
Almased is an ideal all-natural
nutritional supplement rich in protein.
Anyone who does sports or physical
activity, either as a hobby or as a
professional athlete, requires a diet rich
in protein. Unfortunately, special diets
with high levels of animal protein for
athletes can cause an unbalanced
supply of protein. Under high physical
strain (e.g. high-performance sports or
strenuous workouts), your daily diet
can be supplemented with up to 14
tablespoons of Almased. A study with
the German National Swimming Team
under the supervision of their team
doctor showed that it is best to drink
a glass of Almased before and up to
1 hour following exercise.
Diabetes: A clinical study including
participants with type 2 diabetes
showed that Almased with its low
glycemic index is well tolerated, does
not raise insulin levels and can provide
a daily positive support for people with
type 2 diabetes. The glycemic index
tells you how the food you eat
influences your blood sugar level. The
lower the glycemic index, the better for
you. For this reason and for Almased’s
unique composition, which speeds up
and improves your meta­bolism,
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Almased supports balanced blood sugar
and insulin levels. With the additional
daily intake of 50 g of Almased, people
with diabetes (non-insulin dependent)
can safely and effectively lose weight
while improving their diabetic blood
values, such as insulin, fasting blood
sugar and HbA1c level.
Fasting: Fasting is popular with many
people for many different reasons.
Almased can be an excellent
supplement for people on a fast to
supply necessary nutrients. Due to
excessive weight loss while fasting, we
do not recommend this diet for people
with diagnosed health problems. Please
consult your health care provider to
determine if fasting is right for you.
Aging: As one grows older, protein
requirements increase and often not
enough protein is consumed in one’s
daily diet. A protein deficiency can lead
to lack of energy, tiredness and
listlessness. 2-4 tablespoons of
Almased provide the body with
essential amino acids to invigorate
the body’s metabolism.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: During
pregnancy and breastfeeding, women
need high-quality nutrition. The body
needs extra support, as the growth of
new life requires a lot of protein. By
adding up to 8 tablespoons daily,
Almased can be a supportive addition to
your daily nutrition. Do not diet during
pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Children: We do not recommend any
weight loss diet for children because
they are still in their growth period
where they need essential nutrients.
Cutting out a meal is not beneficial
for a child. However, children can use
Almased as a supplement, in addition
to their everyday diet. It has actually
been shown that Almased increases
the attention span of children/
adolescents in school and is also
beneficial in sport activities. The
emphasis should be on a high-protein
and well-balanced diet. That’s why
Almased would be ideal as a
supplement to the diet. Kids can use 1
heaping tablespoon of Almased mixed
in cold liquids twice a day, in the
morning and before bedtime. Almased
can also be used as a healthy snack,
preventing kids from eating chips,
ice-cream or other high-fat options.
Vegetarians: Vegetarians are faced
with eating large quantities of
vegetables to meet their protein
requirements. They can upgrade their
diets with Almased and receive the
nutrition they need. NOTE: Almased
contains honey enzymes and skim
milk yogurt powder, which many
vegetarians find acceptable. Take 2 or
4 tablespoons between meals to get
the high-quality protein you need.
Find out about Almased:
In addition to the Almased powder,
Almased also offers an herbal Wellness
Tea. A composition of selected herbs
like whitethorn, elder blossom,
marjoram, woodruff and celery makes
up this tasty tea. It stimulates
detoxification by increasing kidney
function and promotes
restfulness and sleep.
The tea can be used to
relieve menstrual pains
and menopausal
problems. It is
naturally
decaffeinated.
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What Scientists Say Abo ut Almased
For over a decade, scientists have
been investigating the effects of the
unique Almased powder on behalf of
the company. All core claims have
now been scientifically proven:
H
elping people lose weight is by no
means all Almased can do. In fact,
the nine scientists who jointly drafted
the statements on the right have come to the
following conclusion: Almased has a positive
effect on all the components of the metabolic
syndrome. This is a true compliment since the
health hazards of this syndrome are
considerable. The metabolic syndrome is a
combination of medical disorders, which –
when coinciding – are sometimes referred to
as the “deadly four”: overweight, lipid
metabolic disorder, high blood pressure and
insulin resistance. Each one of these
conditions is by itself a major risk factor. When
combined, they are life-threatening. Almased
helps alleviate each one of these problems.
Here is what the scientists concluded:
1Almased actively fights weight problems,
high blood pressure and insulin resistance
while stimulating the fat metabolism.
1It is recommended to use Almased for
a minimum period of six weeks.
1Even a dosage of 50 g once per day will
improve metabolic biomarker values.
1For weight loss, Almased makes an
excellent substitute for a meal with 50 g
of Almased once or twice per day.
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These are the Effects of Almased: Ten Statements by
nine German Scientists
This is what these scientists
say unanimously: How Almased
fights weight problems, high
blood pressure, cholesterol
and diabetes.
1 Almased contains pure
soy protein, yogurt and
raw honey. The special
fermentation process ensures
that essential amino acids
remain intact in Almased.
1 Obesity is associated with
a severely increased leptin
level, which in turn is linked
with insulin resistance
and considered a cause of
metabolic disorders such as
diabetes mellitus. Almased
lowers the leptin level,
thus influencing risk factors
favorably.
1 Almased lowers high insulin
levels significantly while
stimulating fat reduction and
inhibiting storage of fat.
1 The tissue hormone ghrelin,
which is produced by
stomach cells, is an indicator
of the sensation of satiety.
Almased lowers the ghrelin
level, thereby reducing
appetite sustainably.
1 In a weight loss program,
Almased will exclusively burn
body fat without reducing
muscle mass.
1 Almased has a positive effect
on the body fat vs. muscle
mass ratio. If combined with
physical activity, it can reduce
fat deposits in the abdomen
and hip area significantly.
1 Weight loss achieved with
Almased is helpful in changing
the nutritional behavior and will
keep the weight off long-term.
1 50 g of Almased per day will
improve blood levels in people
with diabetes considerably (e.g.
blood sugar, HbA1c value).
1 A weight loss program induced
by Almased can lower LDL
cholesterol and triglyceride
levels while raising HDL
cholesterol levels.
1 A weight loss program using
Almased will lower systolic and
diastolic blood pressure.
Professor Aloys Berg, MD
Rehabilitative and Preventive
Sports Medicine, University
Clinic of Freiburg
Professor Ulrich Borchard,
MD Institute of Pharmacology
and Clinical Pharmacology,
University of Düsseldorf
Wolfgang Grebe, MD
Board member, Association of
German Specialists in Internal
Medicine (BDI), Frankenberg
Professor Günter Linss, MD
Medical Director, Henningsdorf
Medical Center, Charité Berlin
Peter Sauermann, MD
Chairman, Financial Committee,
German Association of CHI
Physicians (KBV)
Professor Jörg Schulz, MD
Consultant, HELIOS Medical
Center, Berlin-Buch
Tobias Teufer, PhD
Law Office for Food and
Pharmaceutical Law, Hamburg
Professor Gerhard Uhlenbruck, MD
Director, Institute of Immunobiology
and Sports Immunology,
University of Cologne
Professor Burkhard Weisser,
MD Director, Institute of Sports
and Science of Sports, Christian
Albrechts University, Kiel
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Additional Research
These are some of the more recent studies on behalf of Almased.
Research is focused on weight loss, maintaining muscle mass
and the effect of Almased on metabolic risk factors.
Significant improvement of body
weight and body composition
Berg A, Walther W, Schiebel F,
Müller HM, Jotterand S, Grathwohl D:
Using Almased in an Enriched Soy
Diet for Weight Loss.
German Journal of Sports Medicine,
2000, 51:39.
Method: Twelve overweight
participants were given an individual
dosage of Almased, matching their
normal weight, in the morning and
evening for four weeks. In addition,
they received a low-fat sensible lunch,
bringing their daily calorie intake to
approximately 1200 calories. Results:
The intervention shows a significant
improvement of body weight and
body composition (p<0.002), i.e.
the reduction of body fat percentage.
Within the observation period, this
effect is accompanied by distinct,
likewise significant improvements
in the parameters of the lipid and
inflammation profile acknowledged
as being proatherogenic. The
improvements can be explained by
primary changes of the regulatory
variables insulin and leptin.
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Negative aspects of a metabolic
counter-regulation were not observed
in the course of the intervention
period in this case. A further goal
should be to stabilize the initial
benefit of the weight reduction
through a continuous change of
behavior, including alteration of
nutrition and physical activity. The
obtained results need to be further
examined by a controlled, randomized
multi-arm long-term intervention
study.
Losing fat but preserving
muscle mass
Deibert P, König D, Schmidt-
Trucksäss A, Zaenker KS, Frey I,
Landmann U, Berg A:
Weight loss without losing muscle
mass in pre-obese and obese subjects
induced by a high-soy-protein diet.
Int J Obes. 2004 Oct; 28(10):1349-52.
The 6-months study results suggest
that the Almased Diet can improve the
body composition in overweight and
obese people, reducing fat but
preserving muscle mass.
Almased down-regulates
potentially harmful hormone
and biochemical parameters
in diabetes mellitus patients
Zanker KS, Erxleben-Neis J,
Gottschalk G, Schweig N:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – a
Nutrition-oriented intervention study.
German Journal of Oncology, 2005;
37:114-121.
The American Diabetes and the
American Heart Association have
stated that the current approaches to
health promotion and prevention of
cardiovascular disease and diabetes
do not approach the potential of
existing knowledge. A concerted effort
to increase the application of public
health and clinical interventions of
known efficacy could substantially
reduce the human and economic costs
of these diseases. In addition to a
scientifically trend-setting weight
reduction study, the data of a dietary
intervention study in non-insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus shows
that a regular support of the day-to-
day eating habit for 26 weeks with
Almased down-regulates potentially
harmful hormone (insulin, IL-6) and
biochemical (fasting glucose,
triglyceride levels) parameters.
Almased is also effective
during menopause
Deibert P, König D, Vitolins MZ,
Landmann U, Frey I, Zahradnik HP,
Berg A:
Effect of a weight loss intervention
on anthropometric measures and
metabolic risk factors in pre- vs.
post­menopausal women.
Nutr J. 2007 Oct; 6(1):31.
The 1-year study results in women
over 40 years of age show that our
principle is also effective during
menopause.
The Almased diet causes
significant changes in the
metabolism
König D, Deibert P, Frey I,
Landmann U, Berg A:
Effect of meal replacement on
meta­bolic risk factors in overweight
and obese subjects.
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism
2008; 52:74-78.
The results of the 6-week-study in the
heterogeneous group (60 with / 30
without Almased) prove that after only
6 weeks the Almased intervention
shows there are significant changes
in the metabolism compared to a
conventional low-fat diet. This makes
Almased superior to a conventional diet.
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 Developed by a German scientist, the Almased
Synergy Diet program is an all-natural, clinically
tested and approved, healthy way to lose weight.
This stimulant-free diet teaches the body to
“think thin” with no cravings, no fatigue and
no yo-yo effect.

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