Optimizing recovery and healing after orthopedic surgery is crucial for optimal outcomes. A well-balanced and nutritious diet is integral for tissue repair, growth, and a speedy recovery post-surgery¹. Individuals with increased weight may be at higher risk of complications during and after surgery, therefore weight loss prior to orthopedic surgery may be recommended².

Additionally, weight loss can alleviate pressure on joints and reduce associated pain².   Be Fit Food is Doctor and Dietitian designed and provides convenient, healthy meal choices whilst focusing on a real food approach for weight loss pre-surgery. Based on the Mediterranean diet principles, Be Fit Food meals are nutritionally balanced containing plenty of high-quality anti-inflammatory ingredients to assist with recovery post-surgery. 

OUR PROGRAMS

Prep Phase

Our Metabolism Reset 14 Day program before your orthopedic surgery can help you lose around 5kg* in two weeks. Weight loss prior to surgery can reduce risks associated both during and after surgery and assist in alleviating pain and pressure on joints.





14 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches,
14 Dinners,
28 Snacks (4 x 7 Snack Packs)
& Control by MEND

Acute Phase

During the 2 weeks post-surgery it’s important to adhere to a real food approach that's nutritionally balanced and contains high-quality anti-inflammatory ingredients to assist with healing and recovery post-surgery. During this phase we will provide you with our Metabolism Reset 14 Day program, this has been scientifically designed to be based on the Mediterranean diet, a known anti-inflammatory diet. 

14 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches,
14 Dinners,
 28 Snacks (4 x 7 Snack Packs)
& Joint Replacement by MEND

Recovery Phase

Good nutrition and good quality protein in the diet is essential for your long-term recovery. During this phase we will provide our Metabolism Reset 14 Day program, so the stress is taken out of cooking and preparing meals while you recover. 






14 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches,
14 Dinners,
 28 Snacks (4 x 7 Snack Packs)
& Repair & Recover by MEND

Maintenance Phase

Our 28 Meal bundle post-surgery is a convenient way to ensure you have healthy meals ready to go during maintenance. We suggest having 1-2 meals per day to help with optimising recovery post-surgery and reduce inflammation associated with the stress of surgery. 







28 x Main Meals
& Regenerate by MEND

We recommend booking in a consult with our dietitians before starting.

WHY BE FIT FOOD?

Convenience post-surgery

• Post-surgery, rest and recovery is of the upmost importance¹. Therefore, cooking and eating healthy, nutritious meals can become a difficult task.   
• Eating a nutritious diet is integral for optimal recovery, and a high protein diet is important to help prevent the risk of infection post-surgery².   
• This is where Be Fit Food can ensure you’re meeting your nutritional needs whilst enjoying the convenience of pre-made meals for optimal recovery. Each meal contains 20g of protein, a minimum of 4-12 vegetables and snap-frozen to lock in all the nutrients.   

real food approach

SPECIFICALLY TO PERI-OPERATIVE WEIGHT LOSS

• Be Fit Food provides a whole, real food alternative to bars and shakes.   
• Eating real foods as opposed to meal replacement shakes and bars to lose weight peri-operatively provides a sustainable, healthy, and effective approach to weight loss that also produces long-lasting results³. 
• Be Fit Food meals taste great and are based on nutritional science to ensure the proper balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for your body to burn its fat stores for fuel.  

anti-inflammatory

 PRE- AND POST-OPERATIVELY

• Surgery is stressful for the body. Stress can cause inflammation and disrupt processes that can affect the body’s ability to heal. Additionally, inflammation contributes to orthopedic conditions¹.  
• An anti-inflammatory diet consists of minimally processed foods that are nutrient-dense and rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the body. Consuming an anti-inflammatory diet pre-surgery may help reduce pain associated with orthopedic conditions⁴.   
• Be Fit Food meals are made from a wide variety of high-quality seasonal vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds rich in important antioxidants, that can reduce the impact of inflammation on the body.   

MEND PRODUCTS

CONTROLJOINT REPLACEMENTREPAIR & RECOVERREGENERATE

CONTROL

For moderating blood sugars to balance energy and mood.

This potent nature-powered formula optimizes the sugar levels in your body. It stops the spikes and crashes caused by processed food and hidden sugars, helping to balance your mood and energy. It can assist in maintaining steady sugar levels to stop cravings, feel fuller for longer, and reach your weight goal.

SHOP PREP PHASE & CONTROL

JOINT REPLACEMENT

Provides critical nutritional support during the acute phase of surgical trauma. This product is a medical dietary supplement containing a combination of key amino acids that are clinically proven to enhance the recovery and repair of tissue from joint replacement surgery.

SHOP ACUTE PHASE & JOINT REPLACEMENT

REPAIR & RECOVER

For helping bones, wounds and tissue heal sooner. Fuel your body to get well sooner after surgery, injury, and the strain of intense exercise. Recommended by physicians, this formula feeds your body with nutrition to fix fractures, wounds and tissue.

SHOP RECOVERY PHASE & REPAIR AND RECOVER

REGENERATE

Is a targeted formulation designed for the demands of modern day living. Proven to supercharge your body’s healing process, Regenerate is best described as your hero or guide, providing you with key nutrients to sustain work, family and an active lifestyle.

With 33 essential nutrients, MEND Regenerate accelerates muscle repair, elevates bone and muscle health, supports gut health and promotes enhanced energy.

SHOP MAINTENANCE PHASE & REGENERATE

Disclaimer: Mend Products -These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We strongly advise you to talk to your health care professional prior to taking supplements.  

DIETITIAN CONSULTATION

Not sure where to start with Be Fit Food? No problem!

Our Dietitians can help you understand how to include Be Fit Food as part of your pre and post surgery, plus choose which meals or programs are best suited to your dietary requirements and taste preferences.

We offer complimentary Dietitian consultations to help you get started with Be Fit Food. These appointments can be booked online or by calling our Customer Service team. 

REFERENCES

• Cusack, B. and Buggy, D., 2020. Anaesthesia, analgesia, and the surgical stress response. BJA Education, [online] 20(9), pp.321-328. Available at: <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7807970/#:~:text=The%20stress%20response%20to%20surgery%20is%20a%20complex%20neuroendocrine%E2%80%93metabolic,growth%20factors%20and%20energy%20substrates.>. 
• Seward, M., Briggs, L., Bain, P. and Chen, A., 2021. Preoperative Nonsurgical Weight Loss Interventions Before Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. The Journal of Arthroplasty, [online] 36(11), pp.3796-3806.e8. Available at: <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883540321005611?via%3Dihub>.  
• Koliaki, C., Spinos, T., Spinou, Μ., Brinia, Μ., Mitsopoulou, D. and Katsilambros, N., 2018. Defining the Optimal Dietary Approach for Safe, Effective and Sustainable Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults. Healthcare, [online] 6(3), p.73. Available at: <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6163457/>. 
• Cooper, I., Brukner, P., Devlin, B., Reddy, A., Fulton, M., Kemp, J. and Culvenor, A., 2022. An anti-inflammatory diet intervention for knee osteoarthritis: a feasibility study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, [online] 23(1). Available at: <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35027029/>.