NUTRITIONAL FEAST UPDATE: As a result of the COVID-19 virus, all personal chef and nutritional services, as well as other programs and services, are suspended. I will be using this time to consider new programs and content to be serve you. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to keep in touch and receive news and updates. As always, and in all ways, be well.
What the heck is a Nutritional Feast?
The concept of a nutritional feast began when some friends asked me to design and nutritionally formulate a "simulated fast." A simulated fast, simply put, is a meal plan that allows you and your body to experience some of the benefits of a fast with permission rather than restriction. If you know me, I am about health with permission. Health with a healthy relationship with food.
The back story is these inquiring friends wanted to reach some health goals like losing weight and boosting their metabolism. One friend had been using a mail order program and another friend wanted to "buy local." These savvy women knew my passion for local organic foods and my skills as a chef and nutritional consultant and contacted me to design a program that combined science, organic and locally sourced ingredients, taste and convenience. The 5 Day Nutritional Feast was born.
Why feast, not fast?
Eat your food with permission. Denial sucks. Find relief without the mind games about food.
The point of a fast is to give your body a holiday from doing the hard work of digestion, assimilation and elimination. A fast helps your body detoxify, metabolize more efficiently and helps to positively redirect the precious energy it uses up in the digestion process. This energy can go to cells so that they can energize and rejuvenate. Most fasts restrict calories but don't deliver balanced nutrient density and can leave one tired and hungry.
The 5 DayNutritional Feast is designed to nourish you, whether that nourishment is about getting nutrient-dense organic, locally-sourced food or nourishing yourself with the convenience of food that is lovingly prepared for you. It's based on the science of reducing calories and balancing fats and carbohydrates in a way that the body can digest easily and efficiently and keep you energized and sated.
What are the wellness benefits of a nutritional feast?
Front line: It's easy.
I make your meals and put it in 12 ounce sealed glass jars or serving size packages to make it easy for you to "grab-n-go" or to have a ready-made foundation for each meal. In reality, some people want a "fasting" experience and some people want some ready-made food.
It's flexible so you can nourish yourself your way.
You can follow the meal plan exactly to reduce caloric intake and rest your digestion to "reset" metabolism.
You can enjoy the prepared meals for you and supplement with recommended foods such as smoothies and salads.
You can enjoy the meals as a convenience and supplement them with meals of your choice.
Think of these meals as the best of all worlds.
You decide....and if you can't decide, let me help you.
I'm talking mind-body-spirit wellness here. When nutritionally supportive ingredients are combined for you into delicious, portioned meals that you can feel good about, well, heck yes, all the happy notes about food make you want to sing!
What's the food like?
This is "slow food" that is lovingly prepared and as organic and local as possible.
I have very high standards about how I eat. I want to share that with you. I worked very hard to create nutritional profiles that work on many levels: calories, proteins, carbohydrate to fiber ratios for net carbs, and most importantly, taste and freshness of the meals.
I change the feast menu seasonally, using what I can from local organic farmers, even in the winter months. Also, the tastes and textures we desire change with the weather and season and sometimes we need warm comfort food.
Yes! What's the plan?
Every meal is plant based, no animal products, gluten-free and prepared in a gluten-free dedicated kitchen. The full 5 day done-for-you menu plan and nutritional information is available. Contact me for this information using the contact form on this page.
Be aware that SOME OF THE RECIPES AND MEAL PLAN SELECTIONS INCLUDE NUTS AND COCONUT.
Sorry, I cannot accommodate nut allergies with this feast but if you wanna talk about nut-free or other allergen-free options, get in touch with me through my contact form at the bottom of this page.
Alright, already! I'm hungry! When do I get my food?
The 5 Day Nutritional Feast is designed to be a monthly program that you can continue month to month or join in whenever it feels right for you. Feast dates are listed below under Program Dates.
What's my investment?
The bottom line: Your health and time is priceless. You are worth taking care of yourself.
Here's what you get:
5 days of organic, locally-sourced meals, snacks, herbal teas and chocolate superfoods prepared for you to support improved digestion, energized metabolism, weight loss and culinary convenience
the convenience of having all, or part, of your daily meals prepared for you which means:
no shopping
no schlepping
no chopping
no cooking
100% yumminess and feel-good freedom!
I will also connect with you through private and group emails with me so that you feel supported in your feast and your choices. I enjoy this feast right along with you during the feast dates. I'm in it with you, heart and soul, and taste buds, too.
What's the money, honey?
The 5 Day Nutritional Feast provides you with :
10 savory blended soups for lunches and dinners
5 high protein nut crunch breakfasts
nutrient-dense snacks, crackers and nutritious superfoods in biodegradable, earth-friendly packaging
herbal teas
all organic ingredients
individual and group support during the feast
delivery available
pure love!
$155 for 5 days of convenient wellness (2019 pricing) $15 refundable glass jar deposit $5 delivery charge within 15 miles (additional $5 charge over 15 miles) Recommended supplements additional at your own cost
Payment due upon delivery or pick up. Cash or check accepted. If you wish to pay by debit or credit card, please add 3%.. Pick up dates and times will be confirmed upon registration.