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1. Cultivate Kitchen out of Louisville, Colorado knocks it out of the park when it comes to healthy, real-food meal preparation. They deliver and use the freshest ingredients . To top it off, they are woman-owned and is run by highly education minds in nutrition and culinary arts.

a. I looked at Purple Carrot However, their selection and calories look like a viable option.

b. Daily Harvest consists of frozen smoothies and meals. It looks like a great option too. Looks like 6.99 for smoothies and bowls to $9 per flatbread option. Keep an eye out for higher carbohydrate and added sugar. (That goes for everything you eat.)

c. Sun Basket looks awesome from a pescatarian and calorie-macro standpoint. The service ships ingredients, not prepared meals. Also looks appetizing. Confirm Your Meals | Sun Basket 10.99 per meal + deivery of 5.99 per week $13 to $14 per meal according to my research- the shipping fee knocks it up to this amount.

d. TRIFECTA offers different diet options
Trifecta looks pretty great too. The only critique is that some of the meals, I am not sure what percentage, contains "beyond meat" type of ingredients , which isnt bad at all if MOST of the meals are unprocessed. Keep this in mind , if you explore the menu. 15.49 per meal

e. Green Chef is noteworthy too. However the calories and macros are considerable and for your goals, you would want to split up the meals appropriately. It could be very cost effective if managed correctly. $8/meal

f. My Fit Foods Locations (special discount available through start fresh fitness!!!- email me with details!) - local, affordable, low carb- The only variable is pick up or delivery.  No vegetarian or organic options currently.
20% discount for START FRESH FITNESS CLIENTS!

Research these a bit and see which one is appealing. You can always try out more than one until you find the right fit.

I also highly recommend  natural grocers! I love this place for spices, nuts, seeds, grains . It is a small, affordable (for in-season produce) easy to navigate local grocer! Definitely check them out!

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Easy MEals

1/6/2021

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Meatballs with onion, spinach or other veggies mixed in. Use disposable gloves or bare hands to easily form meat balls.
Tacos- crumbled tofu "sofrita" tacos or lettuce wraps, loads of veggies, avocado, pico, peppers, beans, corn, etc
lettuce wraps- ground chicken, tofu, cabbage, nuts, Asian veggies, sauce
Nachos with loaded plant-based ingredients (canned, refried or whole) beans, avocado, peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, meat, salsa, plain fage greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Light amount of cheese
(Rotissorie chicken is easy and versitile) Chicken w sauces : Schultz wing sauce , bbq, honey mustard, Annie's worchesire
Chicken salad, wrap- Greek yogurt or veganese based
Chicken Tacos, spinach, black bean, tomato quesadilla,
Whole wheat or cauliflower pizza
Salad with protein, olive oil, vinegar , salt and pepper. Or a plain yogurt + ranch seasoning packet
Tuna , cucumber, spices, dill, whole wheat crackers or bread
Salad with tuna, salt, pepper , red wine vinegar, oil salt pepper , shredded cheese , tomato
Sandwich with hummus , sprouts, avocado, onion, red or green apple .
Amies organic meals (i buy low sodium and add a little salt to them) I also add in greens or pumpkin seeds to boost the nutrition .
"Clean" Peanut Butter meaning free from hydrogenated oils and unhealthy fats (palm oil, etc) with "low or no" added sugar fruit preserves on a 100% whole wheat bread.
Spaghetti or zucchini noodles. add veggies like sundried tomatoes, canned artichokes, spinach, mushroom, onion, etc. to pasta
Slow cooker veggie soups,
Roasted veggies, root veggies, Brussel sprouts
Tuna
Rotisserie chicken
Thin; whole wheat/ cauliflower crust Pizza +veggies + salad
Breakfast sandwich + avocado, spinach
Breakfast scramble or burrito
Whole wheat waffles, pancakes, French toast + berries
Tostada, tacos, taco salad, burrito avocado, lettuce, beans , plain yogurt salsa cheese
Quesadilla with spinach, black beans, purple cabbage, avocado , salsa
Breakfast French toast
meatballs
Veggie lasagna : egg plant, zucchini , onion, mushroom, ricotta , kale , mozzarella, bread crumbed top layer of eggplant .
Toasted sandwich- foreman grill or oven-toasted- sprouts, hummus, cheese, mustard, hot sauces, 1000 island, etc.
Forman grill
Cauliflower wings
Minute meals:
Chicken tiki w parkas summer sauce and bagged rice
Costco chicken or veggie burgers with guacamole, air fries, onions mushrooms in microwave
Amy’s organic Breakfast burrito with guacamole/avocado and salsa
Minute snacks:
String cheese +walnut+apple
Kodiak pancake mix muffin with walnuts and flax

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6 or less simple ingredients

1/6/2021

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Nectarine, or other fruit - light honey or low sugar fruit preserves, Greek yogurt, pumpkin seed parfait
Chicken salad Chicken, Greek yogurt , cinnamon, light honey, celery, grapes, walnuts
Egg salad: Hard boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, little (avocado) mayo salt pepper
Chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn tortillas, spinach, cheese bake
Avocado toast sprikled with pumpkin or hemp seed
Romain , shredded cheese, olive oil, tuna, salt , pepper, red wine vinegar,
"Clean" Peanut Butter meaning free from hydrogenated oils and unhealthy fats (palm oil, etc) with "low or no" added sugar fruit preserves on a 100% whole wheat bread.
Bean dip: salsa, low fat cheese, avocado, diced onion, canned no fat, refried beans
Roasted Broccoli with avocado oil and Frank's red or bbq sauce
Banana peanutbutter dark chocolate honey, apple
Citrus and cheese
Bean burrito- Stacy's organic whole wheat tortilla, cheese, 505 green chili , refried or canned, seasoned pinto, black or another variety of beans. Plain Yogurt for sour cream
Healthy simple nachos option to get fancy.
Avocado toast + hardboiled or soft boiled egg and/or hemp seed
Healthy sausage or plant based sausage . With marinara and red bell pepper and onion - brocolli
Rice + tofu + light or low sugar teriyaki or soy sauce + broccoli + red pepper (nuts)
Meatballs ( with mixed in kale, onion, oats - if in need of carb) mozzarella, canned organic tomato sauce or marinara (less added sugar the better. 0g best) , organic Italian spices
Black Rice, frozen or fresh Asian vegetable mix, rotisserie chicken or shrimp, light or low sugar teryaki/soy/siracha/ or coco aminos
Cheese, bread, sundried tomato and basil (optional) , favorite apple (side or green-apple-type and cheese combo) , Tomato soup optional .

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Sweet potatoes
Green beans
Asparagus
Roasted broccoli, carrots, cauliflower
Sautéed (fresh, dried, frozen) onions, red bell pepper , grated carrot
Squash and zuchinni : Acorn , spaghetti squash , butternut
Tofu, tempeh , edamame * great protein. No need to avoid unless allergic . Many myths surrounding soy
Baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes (virtually no dicing needed). Toss with little oil and bake
Frozen and canned veggies
Canned beans ,
FRUIT: melon, whole fruit , grapes, pears, apples, citrus,

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