How is BistroMD different from other diet programs?

It’s more than calories. It’s deeper than food. When you choose BistroMD, you put weight loss experts in your kitchen. Our program is scientifically formulated based on the best and latest research into weight management and metabolism. BistroMD blends Dr. Cederquist’s years of first-hand experience of helping thousands of people lose weight with convenient meals delivered to your home. The result? From our founding physician to our award-winning chefs and knowledgeable dietitians, you will receive nutritionally balanced meals and the support needed to help you lose weight and keep it off through healthier eating.

Why was BistroMD developed?

Developed as a way to help her patients maintain healthy weight loss on their own at home, BistroMD was founded by Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D., a board certified bariatric physician.

As a doctor that specializes in the field of weight management, Dr. Cederquist has helped thousands of patients at her medical wellness center to achieve healthy weight loss.

She noticed that many of her patients were lost when it came to planning and cooking healthy meals at home. Even more importantly, her patients lacked scientific understanding of the proper ways to combine foods to help their unique body chemistry to adjust to promote healthy weight loss. Determined to help her patients succeed on their own at home, Dr. Cederquist arranged for her patients to receive healthy, gourmet meals that were delivered right to their door. 

Each recipe is designed by Dr. Cederquist to contain the proper combinations of nutrients. All her patients had to do was heat and enjoy their meals, and they didn't have to worry about planning, shopping, cooking, and cleaning up afterward.

From this idea to help her beloved patients find success on their own at home, Dr. Cederquist developed BistroMD in 2005, and the company now delivers physician-designed, chef-prepared meals to the doors of clients nationwide.

Who is the typical BistroMD customer?

There is no typical BistroMD customer. We have a variety of customers ranging from 18 to 80 years of age and from every walk of life. Most of our clients have one thing in common: they have tried different diets and are looking to us as a final solution for achieving their goals and maintaining a healthy weight.

Because of our medical background, we understand that your body's needs change as you progress through life. That is why we offer a variety of meal plans and menu options that will suit your unique lifestyle as well as medical needs.

We also understand that weight loss requires dedication and support. That is why our plans are designed for a weekly delivery of food and we offer support through our newsletters, blog, health videos and even free support from our expert dietitians.

BistroMD gives you the ability to customize your meal plan, and is well suited for all people who want to save time, save money, and start living healthy.

How does BistroMD help me lose weight?

Unlike other diet plans, BistroMD is not just convenient, low-calorie food. Each meal and each day is designed with the proper combination of nutrients. From the amount of lean, adequate protein in our entrées and snacks to the proper balance of carbohydrates, fat and fiber; each ingredient is selected to provide the proper nutrition needed to promote healthy weight loss.

Did you know that in every bite you take, the balance of protein, carbohydrate, fat and fiber influence your body chemistry to affect how your body responds to weight loss and hunger? When you gain weight over time, you are slowly and surely changing the way your body functions, right down at the molecular level. With this weight gain, your body chemistry adapts so that it becomes easier and easier to gain and harder and harder to lose weight. BistroMD scientifically targets insulin resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome to retrain your body to lose weight.

How much weight should I expect to lose with BistroMD?

Our unique program has helped thousands of people shed unwanted pounds, but is not designed to help you drop a dramatic amount of weight in a short period of time.

Instead of portion control and just eating less, our scientific approach to weight loss provides you with healthy and delicious meals that feed your body's essential needs.

The amount of weight you lose depends on many factors: your age, activity level, amount of exercise, medical conditions and present weight. On average, you can expect to lose around two to three pounds per week.

Dr. Cederquist has also found that in some instances where our clients have struggled with weight loss, their body's metabolism may be in an insulin resistant state. For these individuals, it can take several weeks before the cells adjust to allow nutrients into the body and then allow weight loss. 

We also offer each of our customers free dietitian support. Our expert staff is here to help answer any weight loss questions. With BistroMD you are home but you are not alone.

How much does your program cost?

You can reap the benefits of our program for as little as $22.85 per day, plus shipping, for our 7 day plan. At BistroMD, we do all of the shopping, chopping, and cooking for you. It's like having our team of experts in your kitchen, preparing each of your meals.

For less cost than a restaurant dinner, you can receive:

• 3 meals each day
• Weekly newsletters and program materials to support you with your weight loss,
• Free access to our team of expert dietitians
• Great tasting food that is nutritionally balanced and portioned to help you lose weight
• Peace of mind without worrying about planning, shopping, preparation time, cooking, and cleaning
• Convenient, weekly delivery right to your front door

Think about how much you spend each time you eat out or go to the grocery store. With BistroMD you can save both time and money.

How do I get started with BistroMD?

To get started with BistroMD, or to learn more about our program, you can visit our "order now" page by clicking here or by calling: (866) 401-DIET (3438), for more information.

Can I only place an order on your website?

When it comes to placing an order, you have several different options.

To complete an order securely and conveniently, our website uses the latest in security technology to ensure that all of your personal information is protected. Our ordering process is available to you online, for your convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To choose your meal plan, or to place an order through our website, you can visit our "order now" page by clicking here.

Our meal plan is designed for a weekly delivery of food. All orders are recurring but if you only would like one week of meals, you can always cancel by our deadlines.

If you would only like one week of food as a trial or if you don't want to order your meal plan through our website, you can contact our customer service department at: (866) 401-DIET. They can help you choose your meal plan, and can securely process your order conveniently over the phone.

Our customer service representatives are available to assist you, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., EST.

How will I know if my order was received if I order through your website?

Before your order is processed, we will ask you for your personal and billing information, as well as a valid email address. Once you complete an order through our shopping cart, you will receive two email notifications:

1. An email confirmation that your order was received, and is being processed.

2. An email from FedEx with the tracking number for your shipment.

The first email you will receive will be sent to you 24 hours after you complete your order online. It will confirm that your order was received, and provides you with your unique order confirmation number. This email will also provide you with important information regarding future orders, as well as information about our company deadlines regarding holds, changes, and cancellations to your shipment.

Once your order has been processed and shipped, you will receive an email from FedEx which will give you the tracking number for your shipment. This number will allow you to track your shipment through the FedEx website up until the time of delivery.

Do you have different plans for men and women?

All of our meals are suitable for both men and women. Our team of expert dietitians can work with you to create a plan that is best suited for your gender, age, height, weight, and physical activity levels. We will create a plan for you that will help you achieve the results you want and that is best suited for you based on your specific needs and requests.

How long would you suggest I stay on the program?

With BistroMD you have the option of staying on the program for as long as you like. Even for life!

Our program was designed as part of a healthy lifestyle philosophy. Our goal is to help you lose weight and provide you with the tools to help you maintain your weight loss once you have achieved your initial goals.

Unlike other diet plans, there are no nutritional drawbacks to our program. You can stay on our plan as long as you like without worrying about being deprived of essential nutrition.

Our weight loss experts will always be there to offer you guidance along the way. We are here as a support system to get you where you need to be.

How many calories are in BistroMD meals, and what is the nutritional breakdown?

Our dietitians design each day in your meal to fluctuate between 1100-1400 calories per day for our seven day plans with snacks. About 40-45% of these calories are from protein, 30-35% come from carbohydrates and 20-25% come from fat.

What kind of ingredients are used in BistroMD meals?

BistroMD uses pure ingredients from nature. As we taste and evaluate our chef’s newest entrées, we keep you in mind. We don’t allow our kitchens to take the easy way out by adding chemicals, fillers and additives to make foods taste moist and tender, which is so often found in prepared or frozen meals. From our naturally rich salmon with essential Omega-3 fatty acids, to our fresh vegetables; we start with good food, and do good things with it!

There seems to be a lot of food.  Can I order a plan with less food?

Believe it or not, this is something we often hear from many of our clients. Why is there so much food? Can you believe it—a diet program that gives you a lot of food?

With BistroMD, we want you to enjoy food, eat better and see results that bring you closer to your weight loss goals.

We have larger portions because we understand that when most people want to lose weight they will stop eating. Far too often people will drastically cut calories and think that this is a healthy solution. Our scientific understanding of weight loss shows that when you starve your body of nutrients this actually impacts your body chemistry and prevents your metabolism from burning fat effectively.

BistroMD is scientifically developed to provide you with the right amount of nutrients during the day. Our meals allow your body to lose weight and properly equip you to fight off those food cravings that can prevent you from achieving results.

If you still feel overwhelmed by the portions, we recommend that you still try to eat the meals each day. Rather than avoiding a meal or a snack completely, just eat a portion until you feel satisfied. When it comes to healthy weight loss, it is never a good idea to go without eating.

Where are the double fudge cookies and chocolate bars for snacks?

Don’t worry; our dietitians have heard it before. The concept of snacking has been so misconstrued by our society that some people expect to get unhealthy snacks even when they are on a diet. There is really no such thing as a healthy double fudge cookie. Other diet programs would like you to believe that there is so they can attract your business. The honest truth is that they’re deliberately not being honest with you.

BistroMD exists to combat these dietary deceptions and will help you to develop healthier snacking habits.

Will I lose more weight by not eating snacks? No. In between meals your blood sugar can get low and your body will gravitate towards eating something high in carbohydrates in order to raise your blood sugar quickly. Sugar laden snacks will cause your blood sugar to spike and then drop, causing cravings. Your body will still want the sugar or the carbohydrates and the cycle will begin again. The protein-based snacks from BistroMD are designed to keep your blood sugar stable and curb your food cravings.

Where is your nutritional information and list of ingredients for your meals?

Our physician-designed meal plans are safe for Type II Diabetes and our team of expert dietitians work to provide meal plans that will suit a wide range of customer needs. Because of the large variety in our menu offerings, we do not have the specific nutritional information available on our website at this time.

All of our meals are within the USDA’s recommended nutritional and ingredient guidelines. You can be assured that our dietitians have designed every meal plan to promote healthy weight loss as well as provide the proper scientific combinations of food for each part of the day. Each individual meal is planned as part of an overall daily as well as weekly menu to provide a healthy balance of nutrients.

Our dietitians design each day in your meal to fluctuate between 1100-1400 calories per day for our seven day plans with snacks. About 40-45% of these calories come are from protein, 30-35% come from carbohydrates and 20-25% come from fat.

How are shipping costs calculated?

Each shipment is packed with dry ice and shipped in a specially designed cooler to ensure freshness upon arrival at your home or office.

For convenience, all orders will ship via FedEx Ground for $24.95.

We observe a Tuesday at noon cutoff for all new orders. Any orders placed after this time will be shipped the following week. This deadline ensures that shipments arrive in the intended, cold condition to ensure the freshness and the quality of your meals.