Kim Kardashian's Essentials Kit... your FAQ's

I am vegetarian, can I use this programme?
Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes are suitable for vegetarians but not vegans. Some of the recipes provided in the Meal Plan are not vegetarian or vegan, but the programme is very flexible and can be adapted to suit specific dietary requirements. The Meal Plan booklet states that individual items may be substituted to suit personal taste preferences. This includes substituting non vegetarian items for vegetarian foods or entire meals if preferred.

Who should use Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit?

Most people should look to cleansing their body at regular intervals throughout the year. You could liken this to servicing your car, without a regular service, your car will run inefficiently and eventually stop altogether. Toxins and waste build up in the body can lower the immune system; gradually making you feel unwell. Cleansing the body helps to restore the body’s natural balance and can help to facilitate weight loss. Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit is well suited to people with weight related health conditions such as:

• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Type 2 Diabetes

For many people, reducing weight will improve their condition, resulting in reductions in medication.

How often can I use Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit?

Although you may want to use Kim Kardashian’s Programme on an ongoing basis, it is not necessary to cleanse each week whilst on the programme. We therefore suggest that the products are used in the following way:

• Week 1: Kim Kardashian's Essentials Kit
• Week 2: Kim Kardashian's Essentials Kit
• Week 3 Onwards: Kim Kardashian's Meal replacement shakes only (available in weekly packs of 14)

For best results, return to Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit every four weeks to repeat the cleansing process e.g.

• Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit
• Four weeks of Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes
• Back to Kim Kardashian’s Essentials kit for 1 week

How long can I stay on the programme for?

Although the programme is designed to be followed until your goal weight is reached, we recommend that you consult your Healthcare Professional if you intend staying on the programme longer than 12 weeks.

Where else can I buy Kim Kardashian’s weight loss products from?
Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit and Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes are only available from Rowlands Pharmacy Stores and Online.

Do I need to take a fibre supplement?

Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes do not contain fibre. To ensure that the digestive system remains healthy, it is recommended to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables within the third meal and snacks and take a fibre supplement if necessary. During the initial 2 day cleanse, there should be no reason to take a fibre supplement if following the plan correctly as the Cleansing Plan provides adequate amounts.

How much exercise should I do?
As much physical activity as you are medically able to do should be incorporated into your daily routine. 30 minutes per day 5 times per week is recommended.

Are the Essentials Kit, Chocolate and Vanilla Shakes the only products available in Kim Kardashian’s range?
Although there are currently only three products available in store, further shake flavours and new products will be introduced in the forthcoming months.

How many meals a day do I replace with Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes?
Replace 2 meals each day with Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes and have a third meal and snacks. The Programme Guide and Meal Plans provided in Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit give further guidance on this.

What happens when I reach my goal weight?

In order to prevent overwhelming the body with a sudden increase in calories and to ease into planning and preparing three healthy
meals each day, it is recommended to continue on one shake per day once your goal weight has been achieved. Once you feel confident enough planning and preparing two meals per day whilst maintaining your new weight, the final shake can then be eliminated.



Do I have to purchase Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit to access the Programme Guide and Meal Plans?
The programme Guide and Meal Plans are currently only available inside Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit. For anyone wishing to begin using Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes without first purchasing Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit, a guide to the programme, meal plans and recipes can be found on other pages of this website.

What sort of meals and snacks can I have?
Meals and snacks are made up of regular everyday foods, including carbohydrate foods, to maintain good health. Follow the Meal Plans provided in Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit or on this website for best results.

Do I have to stick to the Meal Plan provided?

Because different people require different levels of support whilst losing weight, the Programme Guide and Meal Plans have been designed to provide as much structure as possible. Where most may follow the Meal Plan to the letter, others may decide to use the Meal Plan as a rough guide, interchanging meals to better suit their taste. Others may not use the Meal Plan at all, but simply plan their own healthy meals whilst sticking to the recommended calorie intake for their weight. However you decide to use the programme, the most important thing to remember is that you must remain within your calorie allowance each day to effectively lose weight.

Do I have to replace the same meals each day with shakes?

The Meal Plans are there as a guide and don’t have to be used to the letter. Therefore the Meal Replacement Shakes can be used to replace any two meals in the day and this can change on a daily basis to suit your lifestyle. For example, if you prefer to eat your main meal at lunchtime, the shakes can be consumed for breakfast and dinner. If you want to eat a meal in the evening with your family, have the shakes for breakfast and lunch.

What if I do not want to follow Kim Kardashian’s Cleanse Plan?
For those who do not wish to follow the Cleanse Plan, the Chocolate and Vanilla Flavour Shakes can be purchased separately, in packs of 14, to allow you to move straight onto the Weight Loss Plan. However it would be beneficial to begin this and any weight loss programme with the Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit and utilising the Cleanse Plan, in order to facilitate waste removal from the body, rebalance the system and kick start weight loss.

How does Kim Kardashian’s Cleanse Plan work?
Kim Kardashian’s Cleanse Plan assists the body’s natural cleansing process, helping to remive waste from the body and rebalance the system.

Will Kim Kardashian’s Cleanse Plan cause loose bowel movements?
No. Kim Kardashian’s Cleanse Plan is designed to be gentle and therefore should stimulate waste removal without causing diarrhoea for the vast majority of users; however, everyone’s system reacts differently. Any changes in bowel habits should settle down once the cleansing phase has been completed.

Are there any side effects to cleansing?
When embarking on any weight loss / healthy eating programme, your diet naturally has to change. When beginning the cleansing phase of this programme, sugar, salt, fat caffeine and alcohol intakes are all reduced or eliminated completely and calorie consumption is also reduced. At the same time the vitamin, mineral fibre and water content of the diet increases. Because of this, you may experience mild side effects such as:

• Mild headache
• Hunger pangs
• Frequent urination
• Increased bowel movements
• Lower energy level
• Feeling colder than usual

This is perfectly normal, any side effects are very temporary and will usually subside within the first few days on the programme once the body adjusts.

When should I begin using Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit?
Because of the side effects that may occur when beginning the programme, it may be a good idea for you to start using Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit on a weekend when you can rest if necessary, although this is not essential.



How many Meal Replacement Shake flavours are there?
There are currently Chocolate and Vanilla Flavour shakes in the range. Further flavours will be introduced in the forthcoming months.

Are the shakes natural?
Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes contain only natural flavours & colours.

How many calories are in the Meal Replacement Shakes?
In each sachet there are 201 calories.

How much carbohydrate is there in the Meal Replacement Shakes?
There is an average of around 22g of carbohydrates per shake. The body requires carbohydrate to function properly as it is our main fuel supply (just like petrol in a car). Carbohydrates play an important role in brain function. Studies have shown that approx. 125g of carbohydrates are required to allow the brain to function at an optimum level. Subsequently low calorie diets such as Kim Kardashian’s Programme are the preferred option over low carb diets by many health professionals. Around 50-60% of the energy from food should come from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates break down to sugar (glucose) in the body and should be eaten regularly throughout the day to keep energy levels up.

How much sugar is there in the Meal Replacement Shakes?
There is approximately 20g of sugar in each shake. These sugars are made up of fructose (sugar from fruit), lactose (sugar from milk) and sucrose (added sugar). It is important to note that fructose and lactose are healthy sugars and that there is less than 1 teaspoon of sucrose in each sachet. The sugars are used to enhance flavour and assist with meeting carbohydrate targets.

Will I get all the nutrients I need with the Meal Replacement Shakes?

The shakes are considered a well balanced meal consisting of protein, carbohydrate and fat. Each shake also contains 25 vitamins & minerals that are essential for keeping the body healthy.

Do the Meal Replacement Shakes contain Vitamin K?
There is no Vitamin K in the sachets. Vitamin K is found in leafy greens, cauliflower and liver and is produced by the body by bacteria in the intestine, so a supplement is not required. Therefore if you are using warfarin (blood thinning) medication, you can use the Meal Replacement Shakes.

Are Kim Kardashian’s products gluten free?
Kim Kardashian’s Cleanse and Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes are not gluten free.
 
Do Kim Kardashian’s products contain lactose?
There is no lactose in Kim Kardashian’s Cleanse, but there is a small amount of lactose in the shakes sachets. The amount for each is approximately the same as 1/3 of the lactose found in 1 glass of milk which some people who are lactose intolerant can tolerate. Alternatively lactase drops or tablets which digest lactose can be purchased to aid digestion of the shakes.

Do the Meal Replacement Shakes contain fibre?

Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes do not contain fibre. To ensure that the digestive system remains healthy, it is recommended to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables within the third meal and snacks and take a fibre supplement if necessary.
 
Do the Meal Replacement Shakes contain caffeine?

The Chocolate Flavour shake contains 0.5mg of caffeine per shake.

Can the Meal Replacement Shakes be made up in other ways?

The shakes can be used in various different ways to add variety and alter the taste or texture:

• Blend with skimmed milk rather than water
• Blend with berries to make a smoothie
• Make with warm water instead of cold to turn into a hot drink
• Add a spoon of instant coffee to the vanilla flavour
• Add vanilla extract to the chocolate flavour
• Stir the powder into fat free yoghurt or fromage frais

IMPORTANT: Some of these ideas will add calories which you must remember to account for.

How many meals can be replaced with the Meal Replacement Shakes?
Only one or two meals a day can be replaced with Kim Kardashian’s Meal Replacement Shakes. They are not formulated to replace all three meals.

Are the Meal Replacement Shakes suitable for vegetarians?
The shakes are suitable for vegetarians only if they eat dairy, as the protein content in the shakes is from milk. There are no other animal products in the shakes.

Who can begin on a low calorie weight loss programme straight away without GP approval?

• Individuals with a BMI of 25 or over
• Individuals with any of the following medical conditions*
• Underactive thyroid
• Non-insulin dependent diabetes
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Blood thinning medication (Kim Kardashian’s shakes do not contain vitamin K and will therefore not interfere with the absorption of blood thinning medication)
• Lactose intolerant individuals (Kim Kardashian’s shakes contain a small amount of lactose – equivalent of 1/3 glass milk, but are usually tolerated by those with lactose intolerance)

Who requires GP approval before starting on a low calorie weight loss programme?

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Individuals with insulin dependent diabetes
• Individuals under the age of 18
• Individuals who fall under the healthy weight range*

Anyone with a complex medical condition such as:
• Unstable angina
• Congestive heart failure
• Kidney or liver disease
• Severe gout
• Gallstones
• Cancer
• Severe psychological disturbances

* Individuals with a BMI within the healthy weight range may use this as a weight maintenance programme by replacing just one meal per day.

Please note: The products in the range are classed as food and food supplements. The products themselves therefore will not cause harm to anyone with these conditions, it is the reduction in calorie intake and the weight loss which occurs whilst following the programme which may not be appropriate for some.