Changing the
Way America Eats
With the Foogal App, harness the power of real food and nutrition to prevent and treat metabolic syndrome
According to the CDC, more than 37 million people in the US have diabetes, and approximately 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes.
According to the American Liver Foundation, 100 million people in the US have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adults in the US have some form of cardiovascular disease.
Here in America, we have a problem with metabolic syndrome. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 1 in 3 adults in America have metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is a set of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, high levels of triglyceride, and low levels of HDL cholesterol.
Having metabolic syndrome can increase your risk of developing metabolic syndrome diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
People with metabolic syndrome diseases have higher healthcare costs than those without these conditions. For example, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2013, the average lifetime medical cost of treating type 2 diabetes is $85,200 per person.
The Solution
Eat Real Food
Several studies have shown that eating a diet that is high in dietary fiber, low in sugar, and offers an appropriate amount of healthy fats and protein can prevent and treat metabolic syndrome.
Food Is Medicine
At Foogal, we’ve taken Food is Medicine to a whole new level. We believe that Some Food is Medicine, but not all. The Foogal App eliminates the food-like substances – ultra-processed foods – which are high in sugar, and low in dietary fiber. Ultra-processed foods are not part of our recipes, so it takes the worry out of recipe selection.
"Prevent and treat metabolic
syndrome"
Introducing Foogal
The Health App that Helps You
Eat Real Food
Foogal is a simple, easy-to-use health app designed to help you prevent and treat metabolic syndrome by reducing your sugar intake, increasing your fiber consumption, and helping you make the switch from ultra-processed foods to wholesome, nutrient-rich whole foods. Foogal is based on the research-backed teachings of Dr. Robert Lustig, a renowned researcher, pediatric endocrinologist, and author. Through collaboration with Dr. Lustig, we developed two diet protocols, the Foogal Metabolic Health Protocol and the Foogal Wellness Protocol. These diet protocols will help you unlock the power of real food and nutrition to optimize your metabolic health.
Dr. Lustig's Key Teachings
Sugar is a toxin
Dr. Lustig argues that sugar, particularly fructose, can be toxic to the body when consumed in excess. He suggests that consuming large amounts of sugar overloads the liver, leading to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a range of health problems.
Ultra-processed food is a major problem
Dr. Lustig believes that the rise of ultra-processed food in modern diets is a major contributor to the obesity and chronic disease epidemics. He argues that these foods are often high in sugar and other unhealthy ingredients, and that they have displaced healthier whole foods in many people’s diets.
The importance of fiber
Dr. Lustig emphasizes the importance of consuming fiber-rich foods, which can help regulate blood sugar, improve gut health, and promote feelings of fullness.
Food is medicine
Finally, Dr. Lustig believes that nutrition is a powerful tool for preventing and treating chronic diseases. He advocates for a diet rich in whole foods, low in sugar and processed foods, and high in fiber, healthy fats, and other nutrients.
Dr. Lustig's Key Teachings
Sugar is a toxin
Dr. Lustig argues that sugar, particularly fructose, can be toxic to the body when consumed in excess. He suggests that consuming large amounts of sugar overloads the liver, leading to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a range of health problems.
Ultra-processed food is a major problem
Dr. Lustig believes that the rise of ultra-processed food in modern diets is a major contributor to the obesity and chronic disease epidemics. He argues that these foods are often high in sugar and other unhealthy ingredients, and that they have displaced healthier whole foods in many people’s diets.
The importance of fiber
Dr. Lustig emphasizes the importance of consuming fiber-rich foods, which can help regulate blood sugar, improve gut health, and promote feelings of fullness.
Food is medicine
Finally, Dr. Lustig believes that nutrition is a powerful tool for preventing and treating chronic diseases. He advocates for a diet rich in whole foods, low in sugar and processed foods, and high in fiber, healthy fats, and other nutrients.
The Foogal Diet Protocols
Designed to help you prevent and treat metabolic syndrome and optimize your metabolic health,
the Foogal Metabolic Health Protocol and the Foogal Wellness Protocol were developed in collaboration with Dr. Robert Lustig.
Foogal Metabolic Health Protocol
The Foogal Metabolic Health Protocol is specifically designed for people who want to treat metabolic syndrome. This protocol is suitable for individuals with the following health conditions: prediabetes, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. In addition, this protocol is suitable for people who want to manage the symptoms of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Foogal Wellness Protocol
The Foogal Wellness Protocol is specifically designed for people who want to prevent metabolic syndrome. This protocol helps individuals reduce their sugar intake, increase their fiber consumption, and make the switch to wholesome, nutrient-rich whole foods. In addition, this protocol allows individuals to select dishes with zero added sugar or recipes with 6% or less added sugar.
Foogal Metabolic Health Protocol
The Foogal Metabolic Health Protocol is specifically designed for people who want to treat metabolic syndrome. This protocol is suitable for individuals with the following health conditions: prediabetes, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. In addition, this protocol is suitable for people who want to manage the symptoms of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Foogal Wellness Protocol
The Foogal Wellness Protocol is specifically designed for people who want to prevent metabolic syndrome. This protocol helps individuals reduce their sugar intake, increase their fiber consumption, and make the switch to wholesome, nutrient-rich whole foods. In addition, this protocol allows individuals to select dishes with zero added sugar or recipes with 6% or less added sugar.
Benefits of the Foogal App
Thousands of Chef-Created Recipes
Choose from thousands of chef-curated, nutritious, and tasty recipes to optimize your metabolic health. New recipes are added weekly.
Foogal Diet Protocols
All the recipes undergo our robust Foogal Metabolic Health Protocol and Foogal Wellness Protocol, based on Dr. Lustig’s science-backed teachings. You can be sure that the meals you are eating are optimized for your metabolic health.
Zero Added Sugar or Six Percent Added Sugar
The Foogal App allows you to filter for recipes with zero added sugar or recipes with 6% added sugar.
Comprehensive Nutritional Analysis
Every recipe undergoes comprehensive nutritional analysis. Know the nutrient profile of each dish with a simple tap of a button.
Effortlessly Plan Your Meals
Effortlessly plan your meals in advance using the calendar feature, which allows you to conveniently organize your meals according to mealtime, and on a daily or weekly basis.
Shopping List
Instantly generate a shopping list based on your planned meals with ease.
Easy-to-follow Cooking Directions
Get easy-to-follow cooking directions for every meal, and save all of your favorite recipes in one place so you can easily access them anytime you want to.
Foogal App for Corporate
Are you an employer looking to lower your healthcare costs, reduce employee absenteeism, and increase their productivity?
Through the Foogal Employee Metabolic Health Improvement (FEMHI) Program, we can help you lower healthcare costs, reduce employee absenteeism, and increase employee productivity.
Higher Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs, pharmacy costs, and short-term disability costs are significantly higher for employees with metabolic syndrome compared to those without metabolic syndrome.
Higher Rates of Absenteeism
Employees with metabolic syndrome have a higher risk of all-cause long-term sickness absence compared to those without metabolic syndrome.
Lower Rates of Productivity
Increasing numbers of metabolic syndrome health risks are associated with greater numbers of employees reporting on-the-job productivity losses.
Partner with Us
Send us a message today at support@foogal.com to help you learn more about how we can help you lower your healthcare costs, reduce employee absenteeism, and increase employee productivity.
Higher Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs, pharmacy costs, and short-term disability costs are significantly higher for employees with metabolic syndrome compared to those without metabolic syndrome.
Higher Rates of Absenteeism
Employees with metabolic syndrome have a higher risk of all-cause long-term sickness absence compared to those without metabolic syndrome.
Lower Rates of Productivity
Increasing numbers of metabolic syndrome health risks are associated with greater numbers of employees reporting on-the-job productivity losses.
Partner with Us
Send us a message today at support@foogal.com to help you learn more about how we can help you lower your healthcare costs, reduce employee absenteeism, and increase employee productivity.
Download the Foogal App today!
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