Complex carbohydrates are commonly found in vegetables, whole-meal bread and cereals. Examples. of foods that contain complex carbohydrates include spinach, yams, broccoli, beans, zucchini, lentils, skimmed milk, whole grains and many other leguminous plants and vegetables.
1 Different types of Optifast products are provided to the patients that vary in costs. 2  On average, Optifast costs about $3 to $4.50 per meal. 3  Depending on the program, plan on spending about $800 to more than $1,000 per month. 4  These fees will include the meals, weekly visits and medical exams.
The acquisition cost for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) systems is far less pricey, ranging from $1.8 to $5.4 million, according to a 2009 report by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review on management options for low-risk prostate cancer. The treatment also has a much higher price tag. Some data show that for prostate cancer, the median Medicare reimbursement for proton therapy is $32,428 and for IMRT is $18,575.