Meals & Ingredients
What is a whole food plant-based diet?
A whole food plant-based diet focuses on eating minimally processed foods that come from plants. It includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, while avoiding animal products and highly processed foods. It focuses on maximizing nutrient-dense, plant-based ingredients to fuel and power your body.
What does SOS Free mean, and how would someone follow an SOS-Free diet?
An SOS-free diet is a dietary approach that eliminates Salt, Oil, and Sugar (hence, "SOS") from food. The idea behind the SOS-free diet is to promote better health by removing these three components, which are often seen as contributing to chronic diseases when consumed in excess.
Take a look at why the SOS-free diet is so beneficial to your health:
- Salt (Sodium): Salt is excluded to help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems associated with excess sodium intake. People following an SOS-free diet avoid added salt and consume foods naturally low in sodium.
- Oil: All oils are eliminated. The diet emphasizes obtaining healthy fats from whole plant foods like avocados, nuts, and seeds, rather than processed oils, which are calorie-dense and nutrient-poor.
- Sugar: Added sugars, including refined sugars and artificial sweeteners, are cut out. The goal is to avoid spiking blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of metabolic disorders. Naturally occurring sugars in whole foods like fruits are generally acceptable.
The SOS-free diet is often associated with whole food plant-based (WFPB) eating and is advocated by some health professionals as a way to promote weight loss, reverse chronic diseases, and improve overall health. It aligns with the idea of eating minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods.
Are all your meals 100% plant-based?
Yes, all our meals are 100% plant-based and made from whole, minimally processed ingredients.
Do your meals contain any processed ingredients?
We avoid using processed ingredients in our meals. All meals are made from fresh, whole foods without artificial additives or preservatives.
Are your ingredients organic?
Whole Harvest sources in-season ingredients that have a bounty of benefits from producer to plate! We are proud to be non-GMO and organic where possible. As you can imagine, it is difficult to source all of the ingredients in our meals as organic. We are mostly organic.
Our meals are mostly organic. We strive to be as organic as possible, however, we are dependent on our suppliers.
While this means we cannot specify every organic ingredient on our labels, we assure you that quality and nutritional value are always at the heart of our meal creation. The kitchen team uses an alkaline-based veggie wash that strips off the pesticide residue on conventional produce.
Do your meals contain any artificial additives or preservatives?
No, our meals are free from artificial additives, preservatives, and chemicals. We focus on delivering fresh, wholesome meals to your door.
How do you calculate the nutritional information for your meals?
Nutritional information is calculated using trusted software based on the ingredients and portion size.
Do you offer seasonal or rotating menus?
Yes! We have a selection of "core" meals, featuring customer favorites and standout dishes, which are available to choose from every week. The rest of our menu rotates seasonally to keep things fresh and exciting, often incorporating seasonal ingredients to bring you the best flavors each time of year. This way, you can enjoy a variety of new, vibrant dishes alongside your regular favorites, ensuring that your meals stay interesting and flavorful.