When you have a newborn baby, life revolves around diaper changes, feedings, and maybe—just maybe—trying to catch a few hours of sleep.
As a mom with a newborn baby, the idea of actually nourishing myself felt like wishful thinking. Then I met Thistle, a service that delivers fresh, fully prepared, incredibly healthy meals designed by nutritionists and crafted by chefs, and sends them right to your humble abode.
Here's why I’m shouting Thistle’s praises from the rooftops:
Prep Time: Zero
Let’s be honest: by the time my baby is fed and settled, I have no energy left to cook for myself. That’s why Thistle’s ready-to-eat meals are the perfect solution for moms with newborns. Just grab any of Thistle’s delicious, pre-prepared meals (like Kale Caesar Salad or Saffron & Mushroom Risotto) from the fridge and dig in.
Most of Thistle’s offerings can be eaten chilled (which means literally zero prep time), and the rest you can toss in the microwave for 2 minutes (or the skillet for 5) for a hot meal that’s ready in a flash.
Either way, you definitely won’t be left with a stack of dirty dishes—which, if you’re anything like me, have been piling up since we got home from the hospital…
If that doesn’t sound good enough, Thistle also has an array of snacks (yes, including sweets) and cold-pressed juices on rotation, so all of your cravings are covered.
Restaurant-Quality Meals at Home-Cooked Prices
Quality meals should not be a luxury we moms have to sacrifice because of price—and with meals starting as low as $42 a week (or $11.50 per meal), Thistle gets it. The more meals you add to your plan, the cheaper the price per meal gets.
The logistics are also super simple: Just enter your info on their website to see if you’re in the delivery area, choose your protein preferences (meat or plant-based) and how many meals you want per week, and get your meals delivered 1-2 times per week.
As with any meal delivery service worth its salt, you can also skip a delivery, pause deliveries, or cancel your subscription at any time.
Food You Can Feel Good Eating
As if the reasonable price and incredible convenience weren’t enough, Thistle’s meals are like eating at a top-notch restaurant every day.
Thistle’s snacks, meals, and juices are packed with nutrients and feel-good ingredients (think whole, organic ingredients, and an average of 5.8 different fruits and veggies per dish)—which is more than I can say for the packaged snacks I was managing to scarf down before.
Imagine starting your day with a Tahini-Java Smoothie Bowl, savoring a Harvest Root Salad for lunch, and indulging in a Red Thai Curry for dinner, all without sacrificing any time with your baby—to say nothing of getting all the nutrients we need to keep up with our newborns!
Flexibly Designed with Moms in Mind
In addition to a flexible plan that doesn’t lock you in, the variety that Thistle offers means you won’t get burnt out on eating the same meals week after week.
Depending on where you are in the US, you’ll be ordering from either the West Coast menu or the East Coast menu, both of which rotate weekly, and offer regionally sourced, seasonal ingredients from local farmers and producers.
Want some more good news? Whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan, Thistle has your dietary needs covered, too. Every Thistle meal is free from gluten and dairy, and there are plenty of vegan options to choose from (or protein to add, if that’s your thing!).
You always get a preview of what will be delivered to your door in the coming week, so you know what to look forward to. It's been a game-changer during these early days with my baby!
Thistle breathed life back into me
From one mom to another: if you’re struggling to maintain a balanced diet while caring for your newborn, you need to give Thistle a try. When I realized I could eat well, it made it easier to live well and have more bandwidth to take the best possible care of my baby—if I can do it, so can you!
You can even save up to $100 when you sign up for your first meals with Thistle today. What’re you waiting for, mama? Get back to eating well!
