Summer is upon us, and fruits and veggies are perfectly in season to be enjoyed and reap their health benefits. The fresh diet is featuring the below fruits and veggies, so make sure to choose them for your next delivery!   Broccoli – Broccoli is high in fiber, helps curb appetite and prevents constipation. It also contains compounds such as indole-3-carbinol and glucoraphanin which reduces risk for cancer such as breast, prostate, and cervical cancer. Broccoli also helps the body detoxify, and has anti-inflammatory properties which lowers risk for many chronic diseases.   Carrots – Carrots are high in [...]

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania analyzed how the food we eat affects our sleep patterns. What they found is that eating a larger variety of foods is associated with the healthiest sleep pattern of 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Getting enough sleeping hours per night is associated with better overall health and well being and The Fresh Diet offers a plan that is high in a variety of foods like healthy fats, fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. The study also found that short sleepers (5-6 hours) consumed the most calories, so a diet that [...]

Easter is coming up, and your favorite holiday candies are hitting the shelves. Good news! There is a way to enjoy it and still not blow your diet! The Fresh Diet desserts are between 120 and 200 calories, depending on what you choose (cheesecakes and cakes are around 200, the pudding, fruit cup, or mousse are around 120). The Fresh Diet savory snack is between 90-135 calories. By swapping out one dessert or snack in a particular day you can enjoy your favorite candy while staying within your calorie range. Use the table below, and make sure you have one [...]

Lack of  Sleep May Cause Weight Gain Getting an 8 hour sleep night is not just for rest, it is also necessary to avoid weight gain! Studies show that sleep deprivation, getting less than 8 hours of sleep per night, results in weight gain. Losing weight is challenging and requires a lot of focus, so don’t hurt your chances of losing weight by not getting enough sleep! Numerous studies show that sleep deprivation causes increased ghrelin levels and decreased leptin levels. Grehlin stimulates appetite so higher levels, such as caused by sleep deprivation, causes increased appetite and hunger. Higher levels [...]