How many calories are in a typical meal?

We believe strongly that the quality of the inputs is far more important than the number of calories in a meal. All calories are not created equally (that’s old science) and different foods affect our biological systems (hormonal, metabolic, etc.) in different ways. In our experience, fixating on the number of calories tends to do more harm than good for the average person trying to reach their health and fitness goals. We believe that the simplest and most effective way to reach your goals is to focus on eating real (not processed) food that is prepared from clean and wholesome ingredients. Instead of focusing on the numbers, we want you to focus on how our food makes you look, feel and perform.

Are all of your meals gluten free?

Absolutely. Though not everyone has a gluten intolerance, research has shown that more and more people have gluten sensitivities (without even knowing it.). We also focus on using clean and wholesome ingredients rather than processed foods, which makes avoiding gluten far easier. In addition to a completely gluten-free menu, our menu is also dairy- and egg-free.

I live an active life. How do I know I’m getting enough protein?

Don’t worry, we also live active lives. But to be safe, we have partnered with a registered dietitian to ensure that not just each recipe is well-balanced and carefully composed, but also that each daily menu is thoughtfully structured to maximize nutrient density and diversity.

Will I lose weight on one of your meal programs?

Our programs are designed to provide you with all of the nutrients you need to live an active and healthy lifestyle. We carefully craft each recipe and structure each day’s worth of meals to ensure that you’re looking, feeling and performing your best – both mentally and physically. For some, this may mean shedding a few excess pounds. For others, this may mean providing an adequate balance of nutrient density and diversity to fuel your days. In any case, you can rest assured that by living the V+B life, you’ll be eating delicious, nutritious, well-balanced meals. But hey, if that’s not enough, you can always walk/run to our production facility to pick up your meals yourself (no charge).

Are all of your ingredients certified organic?

Depends. Do you work for the USDA? (Joke). We believe more in working with farmers and growers who utilize sustainable and organic farming practices than in working strictly with those who are certified organic. For many small, local farmers and growers, the official organic certification process is simply cost prohibitive and too time consuming a process to undertake. We partner only with those who share our high standards; those willing to work longer hours to protect the land and the plants and animals on which we all depend. Ultimately, our philosophy on this topic is simple – we strive to establish lasting relationships with good people who are doing great things.

NEW CUSTOMER

Flexible, Pause-able, Customizable

Plans That Fit Your Lifestyle

At V+B, our mission is to make it simple to eat healthy—which means we do all the work, and you get to do the things you love. So, we want to help you customize your subscription to fit your lifestyle. And know that you can always flex up or down on your plan depending on what life throws at you.

Here’s what’s great about V+B: we have plans for everyone from those who love cooking but want to fill in some gaps with pre-made meals, up to those who want us to cover every meal almost every day of the week.

How to build a plan for you

Choose which courses you’d like us to deliver; we offer all three: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Next, how many days per week do you want us to send you food for? We offer food that will cover 2, 4, or 6 days per week. Let’s break that down: each one of our three delivery days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) includes food for 2 days, which is what allows us to keep it fresh—it’s cooked right before it’s delivered.
Choose any permutation of those 3 courses and 2/4/6 days per week. Here’s the math on some popular choices:

Smallest plan: 2 meals per week

1 course
1 delivery day; includes both meals
Choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner for 2 days/week
Best for: healthy lunch for those work-from-the-office days when you don’t want to leave your desk; those who love to cook but want to fill in the gaps some days

Most popular plan: 8 meals per week

2 courses (for example: lunch and dinner)
2 delivery days, each with 2 days worth of food
Choose lunch and dinner for 4 days/week (2 deliveries x 2 days of food in each x 2 courses = 8 meals)
Best for: those who always need healthy lunch, and dinner is a combination of cooking, eating out, or ordering in; but food waste, plastic, and decision fatigue are too much.

Maximum V+B life: 18 meals per week

3 courses (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
3 delivery days, each with 2 days worth of food
Choose breakfast, lunch, dinner for 6 days/week (3 deliveries x 2 days worth of food in each x 3 courses = 18 meals)
Best for: those who need to make so many decisions at work and at home that all their food needs to be made by someone else. But make it healthy.