No! Boost is available only through pharmacies.
The Boost range of drinks, desserts and jellies contain sucrose as the main sweetening agent and source of energy (calories). Sucrose has a glycaemic index of 55 (on a scale of 1 -100); this indicates a medium effect on blood glucose levels. Therefore non-insulin dependent diabetics should tolerate it. The Boost soups have a lower glycaemic index and are suitable for both insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent diabetics. If in doubt, please seek the advice of your doctor or nutritionist.
No. The Boost products contain lactose at the following levels (measured in grams per serve).
| Drinks | 20.00 |
| Desserts | 20.00 |
| Jellies | 7.00 |
| Soups | |
| · Cream of Chicken | 0.50 |
| · Butternut Pumpkin | 3.00 |
| · Beef & Mushroom | 1.80 |
| · Potato & Leek | 0.35 |
Coeliacs are intolerant to products derived from wheat, oats, barley or rye. Coeliacs can tolerate Boost drinks, desserts and jellies as they do not contain products derived from these four grains. Boost soups however contain wheat protein, and are therefore unsuitable for Coeliacs.
Yes. In fact the Boost range is a fantastic alternative for children in need of nutritional supplementation. The Boost products taste great and are enjoyed by the fussiest of eaters.
Boost can be taken as a meal substitute or supplement to normal eating. The amount to be taken daily depends on how much normal eating you can do. Eg., a person recuperating from an operation unable to tolerate any solid foods should supplement their diet with serveral serves of Boost a day. Please consult your doctor as to how much Boost you require.
No! The Boost formula contains 30% more carbohydrates and 50% less protein than the Dr. MacLeod's weight management formula. The higher carbohydrate level will prevent significant weight loss by stopping ketosis and the lower protein level will result in lean tissue loss rather than fat loss, ensuring rebound weight gain.
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| Butternut Pumpkin Soup | zipped .doc (10k) | .pdf (93k) |
| Cream of Chicken Soup | zipped .doc (10k) | .pdf (101k) |
| Potato and Leek Soup | zipped .doc (11k) | .pdf (94k) |
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Boost & QuikThik are distributed to hospitals and nursing homes by SSS Australia.