EVERYONE DREAMS TO EAT A BIG PIECE OF TASTY PIE so that HE GOES FOR HEALTH. Unfortunately, for us, simple mortals, such an idea is more like a miracle. A STEREOTYPE LIVES IN US, THAT HEALTHY FOOD IS CERTAINLY TASTY AND FRESH. SO IT WAS BEFORE PRESENT.
The biggest problem we face is convincing people that our fast food is healthy. Customers like our dishes, but they doubt that they are really “good,” says Mark Carroll, founder and co-owner of Kcal Healthy Fast Food. Founded in 2010, the company opened its first restaurant in the prestigious Jumeirah area Lakes Towers, which immediately became a popular place for meals and home-order food for all who seek a tasty and healthy diet.
The menu has over 40 items, from grilled salmon to cheeseburgers, burritos and chicken tobaccos to chocolate mousse. These mouth-watering dishes may seem like a trick, but believe me: the nutritional strength of each of them does not exceed 300 kilocalories. The manufacturer warrants for this. “In the first months of work, we observed a lot of interest from our regular customers who ordered food every day and wondered if we could develop a monthly nutrition plan - similar to what other companies offer. We discussed this idea with our nutritionist and chef "So the Kcal Extra plan came about," Carroll explains.
So what makes Kcal Extra different from the rest?
"We are the only company that takes a blood test before offering a nutrition program. This allows us to see what is happening in the human body. We found that many of our clients have elevated levels of cholesterol or blood sugar, which they didn’t even have before suspected.
Based on the results, we can correct this problem thanks to a special diet. We take our work seriously and you won’t find white bread or rice, pies or pastries, ”added the head of the company.
Three nutrition plans are specially designed for three different target groups: for those who want to lose weight, keep it normal or, conversely, gain the missing pounds. Each of them offers individual solutions that are convenient in execution. Of course, any course begins with a detailed consultation with a nutritionist. “We are all different: we have a different lifestyle, body structure, goals and objectives, preferences, and a nutrition program should be developed in accordance with all these factors. We do not offer immediate solutions to problems. On the contrary, we are focused on long-term goals and results.” - explained Mark.
For those who want to lose weight, the Kcal Extra Success plan offers a five-time meal system (three main meals and two additional) with a nutritional value of 1200-1500 calories. On average, those who use it lose about 10 kg per month, while the average result of other diets is only 6 kg. "In addition, clients feel more energetic and alert, they are recovering a healthy sleep," says Carroll.
In turn, the Kcal Extra Wellness plan, which offers a daily intake of 1600-1800 calories, is designed for those who want to maintain a stable weight and keep fit. “And this plan is also very popular, it can even be called“ fashionable, ”says Andreas Burgman, co-owner of the company.
“Proper nutrition is the key to success in both business and personal life, but it is especially important if you play sports. With intense physical exertion, the body must receive the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals,” Carroll continues. Especially for this, the company created a Kcal Extra Athlete nutrition plan with a daily diet value of 1800-2000 kilocalories with dishes rich in vitamins, protein and nutrients that will support even a professional athlete in the form.
Over 500 people have signed up for a healthy diet plan over the past year, and at any time, our clients were about 200 people who showed very good results. Largely thanks to them, the departments Kcal Vending, Kcal Catering and Kcal Corporate appeared.
But our corporate clients, in turn, also quickly diversified. And this is not surprising! Sad statistics show that cardiovascular diseases have become the most common cause of death, and diabetes is not much behind them. In short, we kill ourselves by gluttony in a world where thousands of people suffer from hunger.
The situation with diabetes is quite alarming: in 2010, three countries, including the UAE, were among the five countries with the highest incidence of this disease.
In an effort to revitalize the community, Kcal Healthy Fast Food has implemented many community initiatives. "We participated in a weight loss show that took place in the Jumeirah Beach Residence area. And in the near future we will take part in many such events," Carroll notes. A fast pace of life and constant workload at work often impede a healthy diet, and fast food is the only option. Therefore, you need to have options on hand that do not threaten your waist. "We love changing people's lives. The Kcal Extra system is not just a diet, it is a way of life. We will count calories, you won’t have to do this anymore," they say in the company.
