Description
If you choose to order a Fitness Box, our promise is as follows:
- Our Fitness meals contain extra protein and extra carbohydrates. Our standards are ≥ 50 grams of protein and 108 ≥ grams of carbohydrate per meal.
- How we set the provision standards for carbohydrates and protein in grams:
Average caloric needs are 2000 calories a day and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution for protein is 10-35% of total daily calories and 45-65% for carbohydrates.1 Note that the macronutrient category of carbohydrates includes more than just grains (e.g., rice, pasta, bread, crackers, and more); vegetables, fruits, dairy, and sweets are also carbohydrates. Recent research found an extra provision of protein (i.e., 1.2-1.6 g /kg/day or more) together with an extra provision of carbohydrates (i.e., 3-12 g/kg/day) enhanced athletic performance, time to exhaustion, and muscle protein synthesis in athletes.2–6 Extra provisions of protein and carbohydrates may also be indicated pre- and post-surgery for maintenance of muscle mass and optimal wound healing.7,8
Our protein standard calculation: Thirty percent of an average 2000 calorie a day diet is 600 calories. Dividing 600 calories by 4 calories per gram for protein gives us 150 g and dividing 150 g by 3 meals a day we get 50 grams protein per meal.
Our carbohydrates standard calculation: Sixty five percent of an average 2000 calorie a day diet is 1300 calories. Dividing 1300 calories by 4 calories per gram for carbohydrates gives us 325 g and dividing 325 g by 3 meals a day we get 108 grams carbohydrates per meal.
- Our food is ALL processed in our kitchen and we ONLY buy & cook raw materials. We DO NOT use processed foods.
- We do not use flavor enhancer. We do not use any additives.
- Every week, the recipes will be different. (CHECK OUT OUR MENU)
- Our food is 100% homemade
- Our meals are never frozen and will be shipped fresh.
- Recipes are world-wide based recipes.
- We provide Full Nutrition Facts, on our website for every meal.
- For your 5 meals, you can choose the ingredients of your choice (meats, ingredients, starches …)
References
- Nutrient Recommendations: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Accessed July 17, 2021. https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Dietary_Reference_Intakes.aspx
- Baker BA, Cooke MB, Belski R, Carins JE. The Influence of Training on New Army Recruits’ Energy and Macronutrient Intakes and Performance: A Systematic Literature Review. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2020;120(10):1687-1705. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2020.06.004
- Kloby Nielsen LL, Tandrup Lambert MN, Jeppesen PB. The Effect of Ingesting Carbohydrate and Proteins on Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Nutrients. 2020;12(5):1483. doi:10.3390/nu12051483
- Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM. Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: Nutrition and Athletic Performance. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2016;116(3):501-528. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2015.12.006
- Tagawa R, Watanabe D, Ito K, et al. Dose–response relationship between protein intake and muscle mass increase: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Rev. 2021;79(1):66-75. doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuaa104
- Mantzouranis E, Kakargia E, Kakargias F, Lazaros G, Tsioufis K. The Impact of High Protein Diets on Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Nutrients. 2023;15(6):1372. doi:10.3390/nu15061372
- Weimann A, Braga M, Carli F, et al. ESPEN guideline: Clinical nutrition in surgery. Clinical Nutrition. 2017;36(3):623-650. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2017.02.013
- Hirsch KR, Wolfe RR, Ferrando AA. Pre- and Post-Surgical Nutrition for Preservation of Muscle Mass, Strength, and Functionality Following Orthopedic Surgery. Nutrients. 2021;13(5):1675. doi:10.3390/nu13051675
