Trying out Dry July this year? Drinking less alcohol is always a good thing – alcohol is linked to a whole raft of negative health and wellbeing factors including risk of cancer, heart disease and depression. Here are Fitfood’s top tips for staying true to the mission this Dry July.

The phrase “emotional eating” might get you thinking about sitting on the couch crying into a tub of ice cream. That is not what we’re talking about today – we’re reclaiming emotional eating!

Have you ever thought back over your day and struggled to remember what exactly you ate, and when? Do you drift to the cupboards out of habit rather than hunger? It’s time to shift our collective eating attitude from mindless to mindful, and don’t worry – you don’t need to meditate over every grain of rice to do it.

So you’re wanting to try a low-carb diet, keto, or start consuming more carbohydrates to smash a few athletic goals – good for you! Adapting to a different energy source than what you’re used to can be a tricky transition, but never fear – these tips are here to help.

It may be dark outside when you get up in the morning and when you get home from work, but there are plenty of ways to keep in shape.

Make every day a Mediterranean holiday, at least when it comes to food. There’s nothing like the fresh flavours of Italy, Greece, Spain, the Levant and North Africa – olives, tomatoes, cheeses, fish, wholegrains, lentils and even a splash of wine. And the cherry tomato on top is that the Mediterranean diet might make you live longer and feel healthier!

Scientists at the University of Michigan have unveiled a list of small dietary changes that can shorten or lengthen your life.

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders. It’s one of the most important components of a healthy diet. Good proteins help make you feel full, contribute to muscle growth, power your brain and other organs, help you digest food, help oxygenate your body, and regulate hormones.

Don’t settle for everyday eating. Get some excitement in your diet with Fitfood dishes inspired by meals from places like Italy, India, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, and the Middle East. Here are five of our favourite Fitfood meals from some of the world’s best flavour destinations.

One of the best things about the return to colder weather and shorter days is the return to warm, hearty comfort food. This is the season for cosy kitchens, warm ovens, and meals that feel like a hug on a plate.

Humans are hardwired to find comfort in what we know, and with the world being a bit unpredictable lately, we’re turning to the familiar food of bygone days for an extra hit of warm fuzzies.

We here at Fitfood are big believers in making healthy eating work for you. A laundry list of rules and restrictions is hard to sustain and easy to give up on, which is why the best approach to eating fit is doing what suits you and your lifestyle. 

Cooking at home can be such a pleasure. It’s creative, it’s rewarding, and stimulates your senses in all the best ways. It can be hard to find time to really enjoy the experience of cooking a good meal for yourself or your family, which is where Fitfood’s meal kits come in. All the best parts about cooking, made easy.

Electrolyte-loaded sports drinks may be boss for rehydrating after a workout (or a hangover), but the health benefits of electrolytes actually go much further than that. There are many ways to keep your electrolytes balanced besides drinking Powerade, too.

We’ve got a big Autumn 2022 announcement: Fitfood has just launched a range of frozen meals. Add some of these to your next ready meal order, and pop them in the freezer for a rainy day. These meals are all available at the special launch price of $9.90.

We’ve just updated our ready meals menu with autumn seasonal dishes to take advantage of the fantastic local produce on offer, along with some of our chefs’ new creations we think you’ll love. Oh, and we’ve added two new flavours of the ever-popular keto Fat Bombs.

Now we’ve got yet another reason to enjoy the humble spud – it’s been directly linked to benefitting the gut.

Heads up, Fitfriends – we’re working on something that’s going to make eating fresh and delicious keto meals easier than ever in early 2022.