The Pescatarian diet is usually described as when someone only eats fish, but what else does it mean? In this article, I will be reviewing where this diet came from, what you can and can’t eat, the pros and cons, and my key takeaways! THE HISTORY The term Pescatarian came from the Italian word for […]
By: Jared Graybeal Sleep is one of the most important needs in life. Without it, we break down mentally and physically. Lack of sleep can cause moodiness, lack of concentration, and sluggishness. (1) Do you love sleep? (duh) Since you may not be able to get MORE sleep, wouldn’t you like to start getting […]
By: Jared Graybeal My team and I run a fully customizable, healthy meal prep company, so these two terms get thrown around a lot. If you work in health and wellness, the restaurant industry or any field where you are having conversations about food, you need to know the difference. What is a […]
By: Jared Graybeal To know whether or not processed foods are bad for us, we have to actually know what they are. So what are they… really? According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), processed food is defined as any raw agricultural commodity that has been subject to washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, […]
By Jared Graybeal, CEO of Superfit Foods To watch video, click here. In October of 2015, my mom suffered from a massive hemorrhagic stroke. She was found unconscious and was life-flighted to Tampa General hospital for emergency brain surgery. The incident was heartbreaking, but the causes were very clear; my mom had high blood […]
Our society is saturated with diets. The good news is that this means more people are interested in eating healthier! On the other hand, some can be “yo-yo” or “fad” diets, meaning they’re unsustainable long term. In this blog, we break down some of the more well-known diets and what they mean. If you’re […]
Can you believe it’s already March?! January felt like forever, February passed in the blink of an eye and then BAM…March arrived! March is the official month of spring (March 20th is the first, official day of spring). It’s a great reason to do out with the old and in with the new. Instead of […]
Have you ever been to a restaurant and found yourself indecisive about too many choices? Me too!!!! Every…single…time… Don’t get me wrong it’s better to have many options than none at all, especially when it comes to eating food. But is there such thing as too many? Indeed, there is! “The more the merrier” isn’t […]
It’s the Season of Giving! Here at Superfit Foods, we’re in the holiday spirit! That’s why for every purchase made between now and December 15th, we will be buying a toy for an underprivileged child in the Jacksonville area. Whether it is a gift card or a meal plan, your purchase gives back to those […]
A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carb diet. The goal of this diet is to drastically reduce your carbohydrate intake and replace it with fat. This carb reduction puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis (hence the “Keto Diet”). The Keto Diet is aimed towards getting 70% fats, 25% protein and 5% […]
Take control of your mental health through nutrition! May 8, 2017 The importance of the mind | body | spirit connection has been touted by health and fitness leaders for decades. Only now is the full potential impact of that oh so vital trifecta beginning to really take hold in the population at large. Fitness […]
Lean Down to Shed Excess Baby Weight May 16, 2017 Lean Down to Shed Excess Baby Weight Let’s face it. As much as we love our new born bundles of joy, what we don’t love is the excess baby weight that gets left behind. On average it is recommended for expectant mothers to be to […]
Why Protein? June 27, 2017 If you have been doing any research at all on the topic of dieting and what to eat to get fit, you have likely heard the word protein over and over ad nauseam. Though health information can sometimes be confusing and advice all over the board, one thing every expert […]
5 Freedoms Gained From Planning Your Meals July 4, 2017 Every July 4th like clockwork we here in the United States gather together to celebrate our independence as a country. It is liberating and exhilarating to think how far we have come as a nation. July 4th can also be used to mark a personal […]
Increasing Joint Longevity July 25, 2017 Sometimes it feels like our joints can never catch a break! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 27 million Americans over the age of 25 have osteoarthritis. That makes this form of arthritis one of the leading causes of disabilities in adult Americans. We […]
HOW TO: Stick to Your Eating Plan While Traveling! August 8, 2017 Let’s face it. We have been conditioned to be a society based on ease and convenience. We have become used to a grab and go mentality when it comes to eating. Drive throughs, prepackaged meals you can grab at any convenience store, individualized […]
Why Veggies? August 15, 2017 “Don’t get up from the table until you finish your vegetables!” Even though it is proven that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases, as well as provide vital nutrients for health and maintenance of your body, eating vegetables can be a difficult thing to do! […]
6 TIPS TO AVOID BAD HOLIDAY EATING & NOT TIP THE SCALE August 29, 2017 Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. Except for cookies! Everyone has their favorite holidays, above all everyone has their favorite holiday food that goes with it. Some people may go as far as putting their “loose fitting pants” on […]
FALL-ing Out of Bad Habits: Five Bad Habits to Overcome this Fall September 19, 2017 It’s easy during the summer season to slack on maintaining a healthy, more efficient lifestyle. Whether you’re a student, in the workforce, a parent, or a little bit of it all, summer is the time to relax. Between traveling for […]
Five Facts You Didn’t Know About Fat September 26, 2017 Usually, the first thought that comes to mind about “fat,” is not a positive one, however, did you know that fats are an essential part of a healthy balanced diet? Let’s clear up the meaning behind this unattractive word. Here are five facts about fats. […]
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