Aren’t naps a wonderful thing? Sometimes you just need a quick charge to re-boot the afternoon. And that’s when a power nap comes in handy! According to the National Sleep Foundation, a short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance. 3 TYPES OF NAPPING Planned napping – taking a nap before […]
Although there’s an array of prescription medication on the market, the rise of mental health continues. Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist conducted a placebo trial study where adult participants were given vitamins and minerals (micro-nutrients) to treat ADHD. In 8 weeks, twice as many micro-nutrient participants responded positively than those in the placebo group. […]
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you challenge and overcome negative thoughts. Affirmations can be for yourself, your health, your love & relationships, your money, your happiness and more! EXAMPLES: I am enough I love that I am [blank] My drive and ambition allow me to achieve my goals I trust that I am on […]
Contrary to popular belief, most of the energy your body uses doesn’t have much to do with movement or exercise. “As an energy-consumer, the brain is the most expensive organ we carry around with us,” says Dr. Marcus Raichle, a professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Although […]
Earthing, also known as “grounding”, is a way of connecting to the energy of the planet. When we make direct contact with the surface of the Earth, with our bare feet or hands, our bodies receive a natural, gentle charge of energy that makes us feel better, fast. Sit, stand, lay or walk on grass, sand, […]
Incorporating a daily routine can increase health, well-being and productivity! The key to a daily routine is to make sure it works for YOU. Everyone is different! TIPS: Create a bedtime routine Go to bed and wake up around the same time. Try to turn off your electronics at least 30 minutes before bed. Put a […]
HOW TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY We’ve all heard someone say, “just listen to your body.” But…what does that even mean?? If you’re exercising regularly, this is especially important in order to give your body the rest it needs. How do you do that? Try some of these tips to get more in touch with […]
WHAT IS MEDITATION? Meditation is a habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. It’s a great way of increasing your awareness of yourself and your surroundings! The cool thing about meditation is you can do it anywhere and it’s free. BENEFITS: Reduce stress Control anxiety Promote emotional health […]
Rest days are important! When you’re working hard to reach your fitness goals, it’s easy to feel guilty about the days you don’t make it to the gym. However, your body needs time to rest and recover since exercise is a form of stress to your body. Recovery allows your body to adapt to the stress, replenish your energy […]
No matter your circumstances or what’s going on in your life, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for. Ask yourself these questions: What are 3 things I’m grateful for today? What “wins” did I have today? What is working? What isn’t? What could I have done better today? What changes do I need to […]
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, 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 […]
(Written by: Laura Schwecherl. For original post, click here.) With all the different diet techniques available, it’s sometimes difficult to know what actually works. You may hear “low carb” or “Whole30” on the daily, but those diets restrict certain types of foods—and nobody likes to say no to foods they enjoy. Enter intermittent fasting (IF). This protocol, […]
Inflammation is primarily a natural immune system response. It’s how the body repairs damaged cells and gets rid of foreign irritants or pathogens. However, when acute or short-term inflammation lasts more than a few days, this means that the initial inflammation wasn’t able to eliminate whatever caused the problem. It could also be a sign […]
Have you ever regretted a workout? Probably not! Getting to the gym isn’t always the easiest, especially after a long day. But more times than not you’re likely to leave the gym feeling 10x better than you did walking in. That “high” you experience after working out is your body releasing a chemical called […]
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 […]
An 8 minute read by Jared Graybeal As we look back at each year, some of us are filled with encouragement and joy for everything we were able to get done and experience. Some are filled with regret for looking at how fast the year went by without accomplishing their goals or getting any […]
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 […]
CONFESSION: We took a night off Superfit to enjoy the Jax Foodie Tour experience and WOW – an experience it was! No better way to spend a rainy Wednesday night than over a warm bowl of craft ramen (shout out to @CraneRamen) and good company. Thanks for the great pic, Corinna! We don’t always veer […]
With September being Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, our team at SuperFit Foods wanted to equip you with knowledge on this growing epidemic. According to the CDC, obesity affects about 13.7 million children and adolescents in the United States alone. Data reveals that nearly 1 in 5 school-aged and young individuals in the United States suffers […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Low Down On Carbs July 11, 2017 With all of the media hype surrounding carbohydrates (or carbs for short) it is no surprise that most of us are just plain confused. Are carbs bad for us? Are they good for us? Do they make us fat? Or are they helpful in losing weight? Nutrition, […]
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