Complete Fresh Breakfasts
Over 60 Meals to choose
3 Meals, 2 Snacks, & 1 Treat
28 Snacks to choose
14 Treats to choose
FREE Portable Cooler Bag
FREE Starter Kit
FREE Coaching Session
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Grab & Go Breakfasts
40 Meals to choose
Fresh Lunch & Dinner
3 Meals, 2 Snacks, & 1 Treat
28 Snacks to choose
14 Treats to choose
FREE Portable Cooler Bag
FREE Starter Kit
FREE Coaching Session
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Avoid Being A Casualty
We are in the midst of a ravaging epidemic. Obesity among American adults has
doubled since 1980,while overweight among adolescents has tripled. In 1999, an
estimated 61 percent of U.S. adults were overweight, along with 13 percent of
children and adolescents. According to Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy
Thompson, studies show that obese and overweight people are more susceptible to
illnesses of very kind. An obese individual has a 50 to 100 percent increased risk
of early death compared to people of normal weight, and the total direct and indirect
costs attributed to overweight and obesity amounted to $117 billion in the year 2000.
Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher issued a report calling on families,
schools and employers to work together to help people eat healthier food and get the
exercise they need to lose weight. A recent National Institutes of Health study showed
a simple loss of 15 lbs would reduce the incidence of diabetes by 58 percent. When I
point out to some of my colleagues that lifestyle changes are the key to preventing and
reversing diseases such as diabetes, many shrug their shoulders and complain that such
changes are difficult to implement. It is easier to write a prescription for a drug.
Although the Surgeon General’s report and recommendations received sharp criticism
from the Sugar Association among others, his emphasis on improving diet and exercise
habits is on the mark. Affecting lifestyle changes is challenging, which is why
convenience is a critical factor. At PurFoods, we are deeply committed to doing our
part in providing you with a healthy and convenient diet and great food. Your
responsibility is to eat the food.
Healthy Living
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What did Forbes
have to say about
our meal delivery program?
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According to a preliminary report of 1,800 students, the Tufts Longitudinal Health Study shows
• 59% report that their diet has deteriorated since attending college.
• While most students do not gain the “freshman 15,” college men and women gained and average of 5.5 and 4.5 pounds respectively during their freshman year.
• 66% of freshmen consume less than the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
• More than 60% exceed recommended intakes of total and saturated fat
• 50% don’t get enough fiber.
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