Information for Health Care Professionals

Welcome.

If you are reading this you will likely be a Health Care Professional considering the suitability of the Slimavite Low GI Diet Plan for your patient.

Patient Action Plan

This section of our website is designed to help you make an informed decision about Slimavite and its role in supporting your Patient’s Action Plan for tackling weight loss and developing a healthy and sustainable lifestyle..

Balancing Blood Sugars

• The Slimavite Low GI Diet Plan is specifically designed for Type 2 Diabetic weight loss with menu and meal plans devised by our registered Nutritionist and Dietician.
• They are calculated to help avoid Hypos and balance blood sugars throughout the day.
• All Slimavite products have been through scientific trials at the Leatherhead Research Institute and have been assessed as having a GI Value of 35.

No Added Sugars

• Our Slimavite Meal Replacement Shakes contain no added sugars and when mixed with semi-skimmed milk (or Soya milk) provide a natural energy source of protein, carbohydrate and lactose sugars from the milk.
• The added soluble fibre works to slow down the release of carbohydrate sugars into the blood and together with added vitamins and minerals provide a balanced Low GI meal replacement.
• The Sucrolose sweetener added to the product is non-nutritive and is acknowledged by Diabetes UK as   a useful alternative to sugar when managing weight loss.
• All other ingredients are naturally and ethically sourced.

Diet Management Programme and Support

Our aim is to provide a total Diabetic Management and Support Programme to encourage sustainable long term weight loss through healthy changes in diet and exercise activity. Weight loss should not exceed 0.5 to 1.0 kg per week.

NICE Guidelines

See how we meet the NICE Guidelines on the identification and management of Obesity

Technical Specifications

Vanilla Milk Shake
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NUTRITION INFORMATION – (TYPICAL VALUES)

 

Per 100g Powder Per 28g serving made with

250ml semi-skimmed milk

Energy (kJ/kcal) 1340/ 315.4 863/203

Protein (g) 54.6 23.8

Carbohydrates (g) 8.1 14.0

of which sugars 8.1 14.0

Fat (g) 7.4 6.3

of which saturates (g) 3.4 3.7

Fibre (g) 22.1 6.2

Sodium (g) 0.1 0.2

A 28g serving provides 2.5g of Inulin fibre and 4µg R Alpha-Lipoic Acid

 

VITAMINS & MINERALS – (RDA = RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE)

 

Per 100g powder

Per 28g serving made with 250ml semi-skimmed milk

% RDA per 28g serving made with 250ml semi-skimmed milk

Vitamin A (µg)

1335

425

53

Vitamin D2 (µg)

6

1.7

34

Vitamin E (mg)

12.1

3.5

29

Vitamin C (mg)

99.8

30.4

38

Thiamin (mg)

1.3

0.5

45

Riboflavin (mg)

1.7

1.1

33

Niacin (mg)

19.9

5.8

36

Vitamin B6 (mg)

1.7

0.63

45

Folic Acid (µg)

241

82

41

Vitamin B12(µg)

4.7

2.3

92

Biotin (µg)

52

19.6

39

Pantothenic Acid (mg)

7.5

2.9

48

Potassium (mg)

1241

737

37

Calcium (mg)

1562

737

92

Phosphorus (mg)

1172

563

80

Magnesium (mg)

512

171

45

Iron (mg)

14.1

4.0

28

Zinc (mg)

12.4

4.47

44

Copper (mg)

1.2

0.34

34

Manganese (mg)

2.5

0.7

-

Selenium (µg)

63

20

-

Chromium (µg)

189

52.9

-

Molybdenum (µg)

58

16.2

-

Iodine (µg)

178

125

83

 

INGREDIENTS

Whey Protein (from milk), Inulin, Oat Fibre, Linseed, Stabilisers (Carrageenan, Tara gum),Vitamins & Minerals***, Natural Vanilla flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose), Antioxidants (Alpha-Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbate, Beta-carotene), Anti-caking agent: (Silica Dioxide).

Vitamins & Minerals*** Chromium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium & Phosphorous (from Di-calcium phosphate), Iron (Ferrous gluconate), Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E Natural (D-alpha Tocopherol Succinate), Beta-carotene, Selenium (Methionine), Zinc Citrate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Manganese Citrate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Niacin (Nicotinamide), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Copper (Cupric Gluconate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), Biotin (D-biotin), Molybdenum (Ammonium Molybdate), Folacin (Folic Acid), Iodine (Potassium iodide), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).

 

 

 

Chocolate Milk Shake
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NUTRITION INFORMATION – (TYPICAL VALUES)

 

Per 100g Powder Per 28g serving made with

250ml semi-skimmed milk

 

Energy (kJ/kcal) 1338/321 862/205

Protein (g) 54.6 23.8

Carbohydrates (g) 9.6 14.4

of which sugars 9.6 14.4

Fat (g) 7.4 6.3

of which saturates (g) 3.4 3.7

Fibre (g) 22.1 6.2

Sodium (g) 0.1 0.2

A 28g serving provides 2.5g of Inulin fibre and 4µg R Alpha-Lipoic Acid

 

VITAMINS & MINERALS – (RDA = RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE)

 

Per 100g powder

Per 28g serving made with 250ml semi-skimmed milk

% RDA per 28g serving made with 250ml semi-skimmed milk

Vitamin A (µg)

1335

425

53

Vitamin D2 (µg)

6

1.7

34

Vitamin E (mg)

12.1

3.5

29

Vitamin C (mg)

99.8

30.4

38

Thiamin (mg)

1.3

0.5

45

Riboflavin (mg)

1.7

1.1

33

Niacin (mg)

19.9

5.8

36

Vitamin B6 (mg)

1.7

0.63

45

Folic Acid (µg)

241

82

41

Vitamin B12(µg)

4.7

2.3

92

Biotin (µg)

52

19.6

39

Pantothenic Acid (mg)

7.5

2.9

48

Potassium (mg)

1241

737

37

Calcium (mg)

1562

737

92

Phosphorus (mg)

1172

563

80

Magnesium (mg)

512

171

45

Iron (mg)

14.1

4

28

Zinc (mg)

12.4

4.5

44

Copper (mg)

1.2

0.34

34

Manganese (mg)

2.5

0.7

-

Selenium (µg)

63

20

-

Chromium (µg)

189

52.9

-

Molybdenum (µg)

58

16.24

-

Iodine (µg)

178

125

 

83

 

INGREDIENTS

Whey Protein (from milk), Inulin, Oat Fibre, Linseed, Stabilisers (Carrageenan, Tara gum),Vitamins & Minerals***, Natural Strawberry flavouring, Natural Colour (Beetroot red), Sweetener (Sucralose), Antioxidants (Alpha-Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbate, Beta-carotene), Anti-caking agent: (Silica Dioxide).

Vitamins & Minerals*** Chromium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium & Phosphorous (from Di-calcium phosphate), Iron (Ferrous gluconate), Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E Natural (D-alpha Tocopherol Succinate), Beta-carotene, Selenium (Methionine), Zinc Citrate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Manganese Citrate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Niacin (Nicotinamide), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Copper (Cupric Gluconate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), Biotin (D-biotin), Molybdenum (Ammonium Molybdate), Folacin (Folic Acid), Iodine (Potassium iodide), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).

Strawberry Milk Shake
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NUTRITION INFORMATION – (TYPICAL VALUES)

 

Per 100g Powder Per 28g serving made with

250ml semi-skimmed milk

 

Energy (kJ/kcal) 1338/321 862/205

Protein (g) 54.6 23.8

Carbohydrates (g) 9.6 14.4

of which sugars 9.6 14.4

Fat (g) 7.4 6.3

of which saturates (g) 3.4 3.7

Fibre (g) 22.1 6.2

Sodium (g) 0.1 0.2

A 28g serving provides 2.5g of Inulin fibre and 4µg R Alpha-Lipoic Acid

 

VITAMINS & MINERALS – (RDA = RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE)

 

Per 100g powder

Per 28g serving made with 250ml semi-skimmed milk

% RDA per 28g serving made with 250ml semi-skimmed milk

Vitamin A (µg)

1335

425

53

Vitamin D2 (µg)

6

1.7

34

Vitamin E (mg)

12.1

3.5

29

Vitamin C (mg)

99.8

30.4

38

Thiamin (mg)

1.3

0.5

45

Riboflavin (mg)

1.7

1.1

33

Niacin (mg)

19.9

5.8

36

Vitamin B6 (mg)

1.7

0.63

45

Folic Acid (µg)

241

82

41

Vitamin B12(µg)

4.7

2.3

92

Biotin (µg)

52

19.6

39

Pantothenic Acid (mg)

7.5

2.9

48

Potassium (mg)

1241

737

37

Calcium (mg)

1562

737

92

Phosphorus (mg)

1172

563

80

Magnesium (mg)

512

171

45

Iron (mg)

14.1

4

28

Zinc (mg)

12.4

4.5

44

Copper (mg)

1.2

0.34

34

Manganese (mg)

2.5

0.7

-

Selenium (µg)

63

20

-

Chromium (µg)

189

52.9

-

Molybdenum (µg)

58

16.24

-

Iodine (µg)

178

125

 

83

 

INGREDIENTS

Whey Protein (from milk), Inulin, Oat Fibre, Linseed, Stabilisers (Carrageenan, Tara gum),Vitamins & Minerals***, Natural Strawberry flavouring, Natural Colour (Beetroot red), Sweetener (Sucralose), Antioxidants (Alpha-Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbate, Beta-carotene), Anti-caking agent: (Silica Dioxide).

Vitamins & Minerals*** Chromium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium & Phosphorous (from Di-calcium phosphate), Iron (Ferrous gluconate), Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E Natural (D-alpha Tocopherol Succinate), Beta-carotene, Selenium (Methionine), Zinc Citrate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Manganese Citrate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Niacin (Nicotinamide), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Copper (Cupric Gluconate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), Biotin (D-biotin), Molybdenum (Ammonium Molybdate), Folacin (Folic Acid), Iodine (Potassium iodide), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).