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HEALTH ON DEMAND

Services to simplify clean eating

While most people strive to eat healthy, it can be a challenge to make homemade nutritious meals. Instead of stressing to prep, cook and clean each week, achieve healthier yet convenient sustenance with these with meal delivery services.

BY MANDY HOLMES

PreppedAZ

This locally owned meal prep and delivery service serves all organic, gluten- and dairy-free meals, also specializing in paleo, Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) and vegan options. A new menu – including five main dishes, two lunches, two breakfasts and two desserts – is offered each Tuesday, with orders placed online by Thursday at midnight. The meals are made fresh on Sunday and packaged in reheatable containers. Individual portions as well as small and large family sizing offered. www.preppedaz.com.

Organic Chef to Go

Executive chef Kristen Madison of Kale Personal Chef Services, a locally owned and operated gourmet catering company, launched Organic Chef To Go in 2020 as an accessible option to her love for beautifully prepared, healthy food. The meal options follow the principles of the Mediterranean and Whole Food Diet, with options for plant-based eaters and those who enjoy lean meats and seafood, fresh produce, scratch cooking techniques, and chef-curated meals. The meals are packaged in eco-friendly containers and delivered by hand Monday and Wednesday mornings. The company also offers seasonal catering spreads and grab and go options at its new Scottsdale storefront. www.organiccheftogo.com.

The Vegan Taste

Created by award-winning vegan chef Jason Wyrick, and approved by Harvard professor of nutrition, P.K Newby aka The Nutrition Doctor, The Vegan Taste delivers artisan plant-based meals that go way beyond the average lettuce and tomato salads. Artichoke spanakopita, peanut stew with sweet potatoes, and jackfruit tacos are amongst fan favorites. Menus change weekly, with a variety of six pre-made meals offered in either single or double servings. Dishes are delivered Monday in chilled coolers. www.thevegantaste.com.

Scratch Culinary

Macro formatted meals are what Scratch Culinary is known for. The subscription service offers healthy meal prep subscriptions for keto, paleo, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diners. Choose from meals ranging from 300 to 700 calories and rest assured your protein, carb, and fat percentages are balanced. Options include breakfast, lunch, dinner and salads. Meals change weekly and can be delivered Monday or Wednesday. www. scratchculinary.com

Eat Clean Phx

This family-owned business delivers organic meals without the added sodium, oil and butter. Made from scratch and never frozen, the meals are prepared by a chef and approved by a nutritionist. There are no subscriptions, meaning customers can pick what they want to be delivered, when they want it. Options range from main dishes, breakfast and snacks to juices, a la carte foods and supplements. Orders must be placed Friday or Saturday evening for a Sunday or Monday delivery. www.eatcleanphx. com.