Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
Mediet is a diet programme by Medical Health Concepts, a Dutch company. The programme works with meal replacements and consists of four different phases. The goal is to lose weight and to change your eating and living habits.
In the first phase you start with 5 meal replacements per day. This is gradually reduced to the fourth phase in which the meal replacements are no longer used.
On the homepage you can compare this diet with other diets.
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Two types of meal replacements are used in the programme: Mediet start and Mediet basic. These meal replacements are protein-rich, carbohydrate-poor and contain about 200 calories per replacement.
Mediet start is only used during the first phase (the first two days of the diet). Mediet basis is used for the rest of the programme.
The Mediet programme consists of the starting phase, the basic phase, the phasing out phase and the maintenance phase. The first two phases, together, last for 3 months. The third phase takes 6-8 weeks. No time period is indicated for the final phase.
The start-up phase concerns the first 2 days of the programme. During these 2 days you will take 5 meal replacements (40 grams of Mediet start mixed with 200 ml of water) per day. Besides the meal replacements you should drink enough water. Tea and coffee (without sugar) or clear broth is also allowed.
The second phase lasts 3 months (minus the first 2 days of the starting phase). During this phase you will eat every 4-6 hours. You consume 2 meal replacements and a regular meal every day. The meal replacements consist of 25 grams of Mediet basic and 250 ml low-fat or semi-skimmed milk.
For the regular meal you may choose between a hot meal or a sandwich. Additionally, you are advised to drink enough water (1.5 to 2 litres). Tea, coffee (without sugar) and other low-calorie drinks are also part of the options.
Snacks are not allowed in this and the next phase (phase 3).
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The phasing-out phase lasts 6 to 8 weeks and starts when you are satisfied with your weight loss. During this phase you will consume 1 meal replacement and 2 regular meals per day. The meal replacement is made in the same way as in phase 2.
Like in the other phases, you are advised to drink enough water or low-calorie drinks. Snacks are still not an option.
In the last phase, you return to 3 regular meals a day. The goal of this phase is that you adapt to a healthy eating pattern.
The advice to drink enough water or low-calorie drinks and to skip snacks remains.
In the case that you’ve gained weight again, it is possible to restart the diet at phase 1.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet. The Mediet programme is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and is unsuitable for people with kidney problems.
Mediet's advice is to follow the programme under the supervision of one of the dieticians, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists or other paramedics who are affiliated with the Mediet programme. However, it is possible to follow the programme by yourself with the guidelines and digital support of Mediet. Note: this is a Dutch company. It is possible that the programme is only available in Dutch.
Examples of other diets that work with meal replacements are the FormaFast diet, the Optavia diet and the Cambridge diet.
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As you see fit
With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.