Is NutriSystem Gluten Free? Here’s What I Found Out.
Ever wonder if diet programs like Nutrisystem are gluten free? Recently I was approached by Nutrisystem to promote a summer sweepstakes they were having. I have always been interested in weight loss programs that take the guess work out of cutting calories and just give you a simple daily allotment of meals that you just have to eat and stick to and voila – weight loss. They do all the calorie counting for you – all you have to do is eat the food. But is it really all about calorie counting? For many just doing that may amount to weight loss. But not all of us. What about those of us with food allergies? Do programs like this work for people like us? I was determined to find out.
The prize for this Nutrisystem contest was a free 28 day meal program. A weight loss program like that is usually a pretty penny, so I was curious in learning more and finding out if Nutrisystem accommodated people like me who have a severe gluten allergy. I decided to go on their website and find out how they handle customers with food allergies. I couldn’t find the information I was looking for, so I launched their live chat. The agent was very nice and responded to me quickly. Here is what she had to say:
Bummer. While it seems like Nutrisystem does have some foods without gluten, it probably wouldn’t be a good option for someone with dietary limitations.
I really do like the idea of taking the guesswork out of weight loss and providing people with the right foods at the right portion amount to lose weight. However, I am not convinced this program would be beneficial for someone like myself who already eats healthy or for people with allergies. I am also not convinced there are enough fruits and vegetables and whole foods (aka REAL FOOD) on this type of program.
I wrote up my review for NutriSystem which is exactly what you read above, minus the sweepstakes links. Nutrisystem rejected my post several times and after the fourth time I just gave up and decided to cancel the sponsored post with them and post this information as is because I think people who are gluten-free and considering Nutrisystem should know what’s up here.
If you are reading this and are gluten-free and interested in Nutrisystem, I recommend you contact them to learn more about your dietary options. If you have tried NutriSystem, I would love to know what you think about their products.
-Lindsay
Thank you for letting us know! I had an Arbonne rep try to convince me their dietary stuff was low carb but couldn’t give me ingredients or nutritional information. I finally found some after a lot of digging and there is a ton of sugar/carbs.
Nutrisystem definitely looks like it could be an easy win for a lot of people but not the GF peeps!
Yeah, totally. It takes all the guesswork out of dieting. I think these types of programs catered to different dietary needs (gluten free, low carb, no sugar) will be the next big thing.
For someone who has never considered a commercial diet until recently, I never thought about dietary restriction and limitations. I agree that diet programs which cater to special dietary needs will probably pop up in the near future. I do hope it’s from someone with REAL knowledge instead of someone who just wants to profit from it.
I am on the Nutrisystem diet right now for the second time. The first time I did absolutely amazing. No problems and lost 70 lbs. That was about 7 years ago. I just started back up exactly one week ago today and am having bloating issues. I recently learned I have a gluten allergy and didn’t think of that when ordering nutrisystem. I am 9 lbs down in my first week but I am also miserable. I am considering not ordering again. I can’t stand this feeling and looking like I’m 9 months pregnant after eating.
I was using Nutrisystem when I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease about 9 years ago. I sent my unused products back to the vendor, a television shopping program and they gladly cancelled my automatic shipments & preorders. I was elated to have lost 40+ lbs but began to experience bloating & cramping. After medical exams, labs & a colonoscopy, my condition was confirmed. The gluten blocked me from absorbing nutrients, thus compromising my immune system.
About 3 years ago I tried the diet, but due to the high sodium content with all of the prepackaged foods, it triggered my Meneires Disease. I lost a few pounds before I had to quit due to the high sodium and fluid retention. Now that I’ve been diagnosed with Celiac Disease just recently, I was curious if they had made any healthy changes to the plan which led me to your review. Thank you for finding out the information which you posted above.
Hi Susan- I have a lot of great gluten free recipes on my site if you want to check them out. Here’s a direct link: https://fitandawesome.com/category/recipes/gluten-free-recipes-2/
Best of luck to you!
Hi Lindsay, Thanks for the information! I’m starting a meal plan program that is low-carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free. I’m doing this mainly because I have to eat this way in order to maintain a healthy weight and blood sugar level as I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 41 years. I have a website where people can order my sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb cookies, muffins, and bread that I bake in a local bakery (www.smartcookiebaker.com) but that’s just not enough for some people to convert totally to low-carb. I’ve come up with a menu and plan but mine is more expensive (of course) than Nutrisystem but I’m trying to figure out how to get the price down so that people will be able to try it. I may be offering too much of a total food plan and that may be why the price is out of reach for people. Thanks for your article!
Great thanks to Lindsay, who did an important research and shared it with all of us who are on a special diet. I am gluten free, dairy free and have problems with some other foods.
Thanks to everybody for their input.
Cindy, thanks for sharing your website. Also, I would be happy to try your diet.
Thanks to everybody
Nutrisystem food is loaded with sodium. I felt sick eating it an quit….worse decision for me.
Thank you so much!!! I had wondered if their program offered a GF menu…now I know.
That answers my question, cause I’m GF eater also,,,,,those diet meals GF people like us, I don’t cook..So guesss, it’s spinach, sweet potatoes, fruit….ect….UGH…