March has a way of destroying January’s food-related resolutions. It’s still cold, you’ve been at it for months, and then someone gave you their “extra” Thin Mints (Gee, thanks!). Lucky for you, St. Louis has several healthy meal delivery options, whether you’re vegan, Paleo, or just don’t have time to shop and cook. Here’s a quick rundown:
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Want to get back to plant-based basics? Look no further than PuraVegan, which calls itself “a health center hoping to have an impact on the world through plant based foods and healthy living education.” The extensive, completely vegan menu offers juices, smoothies, raw foods and gluten-free options aplenty—including the Green Machine Smoothie, Sprout Lover’s Tacos, and Not Yo Mama’s BLT— ranging from $5-$11. Delivery is available through Food Pedaler. 314-932-5144, [email protected].
Revel Kitchen (formerly Athlete Eats)
Want a broader menu and an emphasis on local foods? Revel Kitchen offers fully customizable meal plans for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cleanse plans, juices, and snacks and salads. Cost varies depending on the plan: dinner plans start at $220 for one month, while the snacks and salads plan costs $95 for one month. Delivery is free with a six-month meal plan order. Not ready for a full meal plan? Revel Kitchen also delivers à la carte meals, such as their quinoa kale detox salad or bison sliders, for a $10 fee. 314-647-2222 (Brentwood), 314-932-5566 (Cherokee Street), [email protected].
Want someone else to keep tabs on your weight loss goals? FitFuel365 has you covered with low-sodium, portion-controlled meals that are under 500 calories—unless of course you need extra protein to bulk up for your next big workout. Either way, FitFuel365 offers a free nutritional consultation to get you started toward your goals and delivery to one of several St. Louis-area locations. Meals ordered à la carte cost between $6-$9. The one-week weight loss plan charges $149 for 21 meals. 314-822-FUEL.
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Want to try an anti-inflammatory, paleo diet but don’t know where to start? Feed Your Vitality is a great resource, with all meals free of gluten, grains, corn, dairy, refined sugars and legumes. They can also prepare meals for several doctor-monitored weight loss programs, such as the SHAPE Reclaimed plan, which costs $139.99 for one week of meals. They deliver, or you can opt to pick up your meals at a variety of locations. 314-910-3324, [email protected].
Heidi Dean is a writer and stay-at-home mom to a preschooler. You can read more of her work on her blog Mama-Come-Lately.
