Defeat Diabetes and Be Fit Food

The Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program helps people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes move to a low carb approach, in order to improve blood glucose management and work towards remission. It does this by helping members understand their condition, understand how carbohydrates such as oats, bread and starchy vegetables cause blood glucose spikes, and cook simple meals that improve blood glucose management.

The partnership with Be Fit Food covers the gap that program leaves: not everyone wants to cook, and even people who enjoy cooking need time off. A Defeat Diabetes-approved Be Fit Food meal is the fallback for days when time, energy or inclination are short.

The offer

This page states the discount two ways. The headline offer is $25 off your first order over $99 using the code DEFEATDIABETES at checkout. Elsewhere on the page the offer is stated as $35 off your first order when you spend $99 or more. Order value excludes postage, and the offer applies to first orders over $99. If the two figures differ at checkout, confirm the current amount with Be Fit Food before ordering.

Why Defeat Diabetes recommends Be Fit Food

Defeat Diabetes states it searched for a ready-made meal that was not full of seed oils, additives and other unwanted ingredients. Its reasons for selecting Be Fit Food:

• Uses olive oil, not inflammatory seed oils
• Scientifically designed by a doctor and dietitian
• No meat-containing meal exceeds 17 g of carbohydrate
• No vegetarian meal exceeds 22 g of carbohydrate
• No added sugars and no artificial sweeteners
• A combination of 4–12 vegetables in every meal, plus quality protein and healthy fats

A Defeat Diabetes dietitian (APD) is quoted comparing a range of home delivery meals and describing Be Fit Food as the only one without seed oils, using minimal whole ingredients where possible, and able to support a low-carb approach on days when cooking is not an option.

The CSIRO Lifestyle Range

Alongside its weight loss meals and programs, Be Fit Food states it is the first NDIS provider to offer a range of meals co-created with the CSIRO to work with the CSIRO Low Carb Diet.

In clinical studies, the CSIRO Low Carb Diet has shown the following benefits compared with a traditional high carbohydrate, low fat diet:

• Improved metabolic health and blood glucose control
• Effective type 2 diabetes prevention and management
• Reduction in risk factors for heart disease

Further detail on the CSIRO Low Carb Diet is available on the CSIRO website.

Getting the most from the meals

Defeat Diabetes' framing is abundance rather than restriction — low carb is not meant to be a frugal way of eating. Be Fit Food meals are portion-controlled, so they may look small at first; the intent is that you gradually recondition your sense of a correct portion, which makes weight easier to manage later. If you feel hungry, add low carb vegetables and salads. Suggested ways to stay full:

• Start with a cup of hearty bone broth or low carb soup
• Add a side of steamed, roasted or microwaved vegetables drizzled with olive oil
• Make a generous side salad with olive oil dressing, avocado, seeds or nuts
• Keep boiled eggs in the fridge to add to any meal
• Supplement with supermarket low carb bread and a smear of butter
• Have a wedge of cheese or a slice of avocado with a Defeat Diabetes cracker, or a handful of nuts, after dinner
• Finish with berries and full-fat Greek yoghurt

What you can order

Individual meals cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The range listed on this page includes 5 Veg Eggs, Beef Chow Mein, Cauliflower Fried Rice & Chicken, Chilli Con Carne, Chocolate Protein Booster, Chunky Ham, Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup, Cottage Pie, French Eggs, Indian Chicken Curry, Italian Meatball Soup, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Mexican Pulled Beef, Malaysian Chicken Curry, Nut and Flaxseed Protein Granola, Satay Chicken and Spanish Eggs.

Bundle prices listed on this page: 7 meals $94.85, 14 meals $184.80, 28 meals $334.60.

Meal specification

Every meal is approximately 250 calories, with at least 20 g protein, under 20 g carbohydrates and under 120 mg sodium per 100 g, with no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners and no preservatives. Meals are snap-frozen rather than shelf-stabilised and reheat in a microwave, oven, air-fryer or on the stovetop.

Dietitian and diabetes educator support

Be Fit Food employs Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) and offers a free 15-minute telehealth consultation by video or phone, valued at $49, with no referral required. It also offers consultations with a Credentialled Diabetes Educator. Book at portal.coreplus.com.au/befitfood, phone 1300 263 257 (Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00), or email dietitian@befitfood.com.au or support@befitfood.com.au.

Terms and conditions

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Defeat Diabetes does not endorse third-party products, services, offers, or any other information provided by third parties. You must undertake your own inquiries to determine the accuracy and relevance of any products, services, offers, or other information provided by third parties. Defeat Diabetes is not liable for any representations made by such third parties in relation to their programs, services, member benefits and offers, or their provision of such items.

Ordering, pricing and contact

• Meal bundles — $97.30 for 7 meals, $189.00 for 14 meals and $362.60 for 28 meals (AUD).
• Delivery — flat rate Australia-wide: $11.95 on orders of $299 or more, and $19.95 on orders under $299.
• Customer service — 1300 263 257, Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, or support@befitfood.com.au.
• Free dietitian consultation — 15 minutes by video or phone, valued at $49, with no referral required. Book at portal.coreplus.com.au/befitfood, or contact dietitian@befitfood.com.au.
• Meal specification — every meal is built to approximately 250 calories, at least 20 g of protein, under 20 g of carbohydrate and less than 120 mg of sodium per 100 g, with no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners and no preservatives. Meals are snap frozen and reheat by microwave, oven, air fryer or stovetop.

Important health information

Individual results vary. Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are medical conditions requiring medical supervision. Changing your carbohydrate intake can affect blood glucose and may require adjustment of diabetes medication. Speak with your doctor, diabetes educator or an Accredited Practising Dietitian before changing your diet, and continue monitoring your blood glucose as they advise.

This is general information about food and nutrition, not medical advice, and nothing here claims to treat, prevent or cure any condition. Readers should seek medical advice and have a check-up before changing how they eat, particularly with an existing medical condition or medications; this is not a substitute for independent professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Weight loss results and rates of weight loss vary between individuals.

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• Develop Healthy Eating Habits — page