I am on the Healthy Solutions plan. Can I substitute fresh fruit juice for any of the water in my shakes and still equal 1 shake and 1 fruit serving?

1.	How many fruits and vegetables should I eat every day and why?
2.	Why is it important to keep food records?
3.	How much water should I drink?
4.	What are the best fruits and vegetables to eat?
5.	How often and for how long do I need to exercise?
6.	What makes the HMR entrees shelf stable?
7.	What types of physical activity should I do?
8.	What if while I am on one of your programs, I feel hungry?
9.	What do you mix HMR shakes with?
10.	Which shake is for lactose intolerance? And do you mix the lactose intolerant shakes with water also?
11.	I was on the Liquid only diet before but now I have heard that with the medically supervised diet (liquids only) you are allowed a few veggies? And then after a while some fruits are added? Is this true?
12.	What sweetners are used in HRM shakes? I cannot consume aspartame. Thanks.
13.	A friend of mine is on the HMR Program at the hospital. The meetings are held in the evening. I am not available in the evenings. Can i buy your shakes and soup and do this myself? How many shakes or soups do you eat in a day?
14.	Is it possible to lose weight by replacing 2 meals a day with the shakes and them having a low calorie meal for the 3rd?
15.	Is it ok to drink shakes 5 times a day and combine it with vegetables and fruits only? I would like to follow this plan for about 2 months.
16.	Hello, I have been following the HMR 800 plan (full fast) and just found out I was pregnant. Can I continue the shakes?
17.	Would I lose weight faster on the HMR 500 instead?
18.	I've noticed when I place my order that I am asked if I have "coupons"..... How do I receive the coupons?
19.	I am 40 years old and moderately active. I weigh 130 pounds and am 5'1". I would like to weigh 115-120. How much HMR should I use and what food types. Shakes, meals, veggies, fruit? What should my calorie intake be? What should my time frame be? I work for a GYN that is on HMR and she looks WONDERFUL!!!
20.	What is considered a serving of fruit and vegtables?
21.	How long would it be healthy to stay on shakes only (5) under medical supervision?
22.	I did the program 12 years ago using HMR 500 with success. I would like to go back on the shakes again and wonder if I should use the HMR 500 or 800?
23.	Is it safe to have less than 5 shakes a day on HMR 500? Are there any complications that could occur? Will it decrease the chance of you loosing weight?
24.	I have done the fasting and lost 103 lbs. It has been almost three months and still doing well. What I would like to know is how to count the calories on fresh fruit.One book will say one thing and another will say something else...This is a great diet!
25.	Is corn on the cob considered a vegetable and if so, how much is a serving?
26.	What is the carbohydrate count in the HMR 500 Chocolate shake and the HMR 500 Vanilla shake?
27.	I need to lose close to 100lbs. Which of the HMR shakes would allow for me to stop all food;clear my system;and re-introduce proper meals;a beginning for 'better nutrition/new eating habits?
28.	Do you mix the packets with water or milk?
29.	I do not know much about the program but need to lose about 30 pounds. Can I have shakes, fruits, veggies and something like grilled chicken or crab soup for a meal once in a while and still lose weight?Anxious to lose but not sure of the rules. Classes are not in the area and the phone thing does not work for me since I am on the go constantly. What shakes should I start with?
30.	I am on the Healthy Solutions plan. Can I substitute fresh fruit juice for any of the water in my shakes and still equal 1 shake and 1 fruit serving?
31.	Is popcorn considered a vegetable? If so how much can I eat? I'm doing the healthy solutions program.
32.	How often should I take the vitamins that come in the HMR 800 box?
33.	I was wondering if canned Fat Free Redfried Beans count as a vegetable? They are fabulous with the enchiladas!
34.	Are there some fruits that are more "HMR" friendly than others?
35.	I use the HMR800 4 + 1 meal/day plan. My schedule often won't let me stop to make a shake within my 3-4 hour intervals. Can I pre-mix one or more shakes and then portion them out during the day? Would they need refrigeration? If not advisable, is there an unsafe time interval to hold off drinking a shake after mixing?
36.	I want to lose 25 lbs and I would like to know what program I should be on for this and how long would it take to lose the weight I want to.
37.	Is it OK to have wine on the HMR program?
38.	Other than the low calories and the maintenance program.... I dont see any other thing in the food that would cause weight loss than less calories is this correct?
39.	If I am using the HMR 500 shakes how many entrees is okay to eat?
40.	I have seen amazing results with some friends. I would just like to lose ten pounds and wondering which program is best for me.
41.	Are potatoes ok to have as a vegetable?
42.	I have diabetes and my blood sugar is running about 220 - on insulin and medications. I am only about 20 lb. overweight. Will your program help my diabetes?

I am on the Healthy Solutions plan. Can I substitute fresh fruit juice for any of the water in my shakes and still equal 1 shake and 1 fruit serving?

In the Healthy Solution program fruit juices and vegetable juices do not count as a serving. You can put the whole fruit in the blender with your shake and count it as a serving. The fruit can be frozen, fresh or canned.

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