If you’re always on the go like me, you probably don’t have a lot of time to cook and you definitely don’t have time to ensure you’re eating a well-balanced diet that gives you all the nutrients you need to feel your best. And believe me, my busy schedule and poor diet was taking a toll on my health and leaving me feeling sluggish.
Thankfully, I found a solution and I’m going to let you in on my new-found secret that will let you eat well with zero effort. One word – Thistle.
Thistle gave me all the benefits of having a nutritionist without having to pay for a nutritionist. I seriously can’t believe what a difference having delicious, ready-to-eat meals from this plant-forward meal delivery has made and I’m feeling so much more energetic and focused. Here’s why:
The high-fiber diet helped tame my bloating and digestion
If you’re on #hotgirlshavestomachproblems TikTok like me, you might’ve heard that one of the most important things you can do for your overall health is to improve your gut health, and eating a high-fiber diet has been shown to change your gut microbiome for the better.
The typical American (a.k.a. me before I started my Thistle journey) has a diet that includes about 15 grams of fiber per day, which is far less fiber than the recommended 25-30 grams a day. But Thistle does one better, packing around 40 grams of fiber in their daily menu, which is when you see the real impacts on your gut health.
Having a healthy gut microbiome is the basis of good health and I feel like I’ve found the ultimate shortcut to great health just by eating Thistle.
The protein-packed meals kept me energized throughout the entire day
Thistle’s meals are designed by nutritionists and contain low-glycemic carbohydrates and protein-rich ingredients to give you more even energy throughout the day without the afternoon slump. Usually, I skip breakfast and end up ravenous and cranky when lunch rolls around. But with Thistle, I can enjoy my breakfast on the go, indulging in a Pitaya Smoothie with Coconut Hemp Granola. The super bright smoothie made of dragonfruit, chia, and other tropical fruits is topped with crunchy coconut hemp granola, which made it taste like a dessert.
The Agrodolce Salad with Herb Cannellini Beans is truly a lunch of champions. Coupled with my Intense Greens juice, I’m able to stay full and keep my energy high to get through my day.
When dinnertime rolls around, I grab the Crunch Thai Peanut Bowl with Chili Lime Adasha and go to town. The creamy sauce mixed with the tangy noodle mix makes for an incredibly satisfying cap-off to my day of delicious food.
My focus increased & stress levels were way more manageable…all thanks to the omega fatty acids & healthy fats
With Thistle, I wake up feeling refreshed, almost like I’ve gotten 2x the amount of sleep I would normally get, and I feel nourished and energized to take on anything. The right balance of healthy fats and omega fatty acids in Thistle’s meals gives my brain a much-needed boost and I feel like I can handle stress way better.
Another day of healthy eating starts with the Chunky Monkey Smoothie that is thick, delicious, and almost tastes like ice cream. And lunch, which I munch on between meetings, is a Sweet Potato Carbonara with Garlic Roasted Broccoli, and boy is it delicious.
Before I know it, the day is over and I’m headed out – sipping on my Rooted Orange juice keeps me sustained and my energy high until dinner time, which is an Enchilada Bake with Adobo Pinto Beans.
Food really CAN be your best medicine
As I sit on my couch and indulge in my dinner, I can’t help but wonder where has a service like Thistle been all of my life? I can’t remember a time when I actually felt like I had a well-balanced diet that actually tasted good and kept me full. Thistle has changed the meal-prep game for me and I’m never looking back!
