Health Facts

America The Beautiful has evolved into...

America's ever expanding waistline!

Health Facts:

It's official.  Obesity in America is an EPIDEMIC.

• 66% of Americans are overweight.
• 34% of Americans are obese. (That quantifies to 40 pounds and up)
• 10% of children ages 6-11 or 9 million are obese.  That figure has tripled in the past 3 decades.

Keep in mind that these were sourced by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Education Survey) in 2003 and 2004.  That means all of the aforementioned figures have gone up!  The obesity rate in this country today is closer to 40%!

 
Problem:

• Americans' increasing consumption of high fat, refined carb foods that leads to weight gain and obesity.
• The obsession with fast food and convenience foods that lack nutritional value.
• The Fast Food Industry serves food laden with saturated fat and white, refined carbs that turn into sugar and fat, once consumed.
• Consumption of saturated fats and white carbs is lethal to your health, as it promotes weight gain that can lead to obesity, which then manifests into high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disesase and diabetes to name a few.

Keep in mind that despite, the economy, statistics show that, families and individuals alike, still "eat out" 2-3 times per week, "take out", or "sit down".

We are all very aware of how important incorporating a healthy diet is to your overall health and wellness. By the way, diet does not have to mean dieting, which brings me to the next point.

•  Most Americans that diet, fail at maintaining a healthy weight or achieve permanent weight loss, because the fad diets that they have been on are NOT sustainable.  Hence, they will gain the weight back and then some.
•  Furthermore, you cannot eat like a rabbit all day long.  We cannot sustain a diet of salad and chicken all day long, nor be satisfied with portions for a 5 year old. 

The answer is in being realistic with your meals and incorporating the right carbs, lean protein and fats into your diet, while still enjoying the foods you like.

Incorporating complex carbohydrates, meaning 100% whole grain based carbs and the right fats, which would include cooking your food in extra virgin olive oil, will absolutely help you in achieving your healthy weight goals.

Solution:

Fitt Meals to Go: "Think Fit, Not Fat(TM)", "Culinary Innovations for a Healthier You".

• Delicious, whole grain based, high fiber, low fat meals to go, that don't compromise on taste.
• They incorporate heart healthy 100% whole grains and are prepared with heart healthy oils:  Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Canola Oil.
• Each meal will yield at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. Our Fitt Pizza has been formulated with the healthiest whole grains, so it will be multi-grain, not just wheat.  Whole Wheat is already being offered by the fast food world and it is too "cardboard" tasting.
• The Pasta we use is also 100% whole grain and multi-grain.  It is made with lentils, oats and barley and is absolutely delicious!  You will never know the difference.
• Our Meals are infused with flavor and very tasty.  They are not the conventional, healthy, bland stuff.  They include comfort favorites like Pizza, Pasta, Meatloaf and Rice dishes!  You will love our Fitt Desserts, which includes our decadent Fitt Brownies!  They are whole grain based, reduced fat and sugar treats that you will love.  Our British Coffee House Scones are amazing!

First and foremost, we must understand the health benefits of Fiber:

It is hard to miss, how much press fiber has gotten in the past year or so.  I have been personally touting fiber for the past 7 years as the secret to being Fit and Heart Healthy.  Nowadays, "every other food commercial", seems to be profiling Fiber!  From cereal to yogurt to Splenda to candy bars to Tea, everyone is trying to highlight that their product has Fiber!  Furthermore, every health segment discussing "best diets with great health benefits", whether it is on your local/national news or talk shows are touting Fiber as one of the most important ingredients to a healthy diet, particularly in fighting obesity and maintaining a healthy weight.

• The appropriate amount of fiber not only helps curb your appetite by keeping you fuller longer, but it also slows down the absorption of blood sugar.
• "The average American only consumes 7-9 grams of fiber per day.  The appropriate daily consumption of fiber for women is 25 grams and 30 grams for men" (Dr. Mehmet Oz: Oprah 10/07)
• The June 2008 issue of Prevention Magazine profiled the benefits of high fiber meals...
• At Tufts University, they discovered that people who ate just a few additional grams of fiber every day, automatically consumed 10% fewer calories per day without even trying.
• These folks weren't dieting or following a calorie controlled menu.  They weren't trying to lose weight.  The extra fiber filled them, so they ate less automatically.
• Your energy stays high and you don't get low blood sugar cravings.  Therefore less sugar is stored as fat and more is burned for energy.

Furthermore, you will see that the appropriate fiber count in your meals will change your palate, so you eat less.
This super ingredient helps you control your blood sugar, so you stay fuller longer and you crave less sweets.

Bottom Line:

• Fiber has been touted by many in the health profession, as the 21st century Superfood.
• Additionally, from the medical standpoint, high fiber in your diet will not only maintain healthy weight and digestion, but can also help lower your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar, to name a few.
• High fiber diets can also decrease the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancers. Hence, our Menu is also "diabetic friendly".
• The secret to reaching a healthy weight is stabilizing your blood sugar and whole foods/high fiber meals are the best way to achieve it!

 Fitt Meals To Go:

• Fitt Meals to Go will not only offer delicious, healthy, high fiber, low fat meals, but we will also incorporate the same formula for our Fitt Pizza and Fitt Desserts.
• Yes, comfort foods at their best...that means Pizza, Pasta, Meatloaf and Brownies, to name a few.
• We all love convenience, so you can order online or call us directly! We are strictly a "to go" set up. No "sit down restaurant" prices nor tips!  Save your money and eat your healthy meal in the comfort of your home or office!
• Fitt Meals to Go wants to be the pioneer of healthy, tasty fast food that doesn't compromise on taste!

 
Mission Statement:

TO OFFER OUR CUSTOMERS A HEALTHY FAST FOOD OPTION VIA DELICIOUS, HIGH FIBER, LOW FAT MEALS THAT CAN LEAD TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE.