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.

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Give $100. Get $100.

Friends help friends stay healthy, save time, and feel great.

Invite your friends to V+B and you'll both get $100.

Invite Friends

1 Give $100 to a Friend

Share your unique referral link with your friends via email, text, Facebook, or Twitter

2 They Place an Order

Your friend eats delicious food, saves time, helps the environment, and considers you their hero!

3 You Get $100

Treat yourself to something from the V+B market or apply it towards your next subscription order.

How to Explain V+B

Here's an easy way to tell your friends exactly how V+B works. Just copy it, adjust as needed, and share it with your friends—make sure to include your your personal link!

Hi friend!

I've been getting deliveries from Vegetable and Butcher, a DC-based company that makes fully prepared, healthy meals that are always gluten and dairy free. Since I started using it, I've saved so much time and mental energy deciding what to eat, going shopping, and then cooking and cleaning.

It's super simple: choose your meals, which days you want to get a delivery, and everything is delivered (for free!) in 100% compostable packaging.

If you use my link you'll get $100 off your first order, and I'll get $100 too. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!

Email my friends

Not an email person? No problem, you can share via Facebook, tweet about your meals, or just give your friends a call. As long as they use your personal link to sign up you'll automatically get your $100 :)

Do my friends need to buy a particular product?

Your unique referral link will work on subscriptions only. But remind your friends they can pause or cancel at any time!

Is there a limit to how many friends I can refer?

The sky’s the limit! And every time you give your friends $50, and they order, you’ll get $50.

However you’d like! You can apply it to your regular subscription, try a new add-on (locally made dark chocolate, perhaps?), or buy something from our market.