Let me be clear: Just because the new year is approaching does not mean you need to change the way you eat, start looking at your body more critically or start spending all of your money on green juices. There can be a lot of pressure around this time of year to start thinking about weight loss, but so long as you are giving your body the nutrients it needs (which includes carbs and sugar) and enjoying your food, you’re doing just fine.
With that being said, the return to work or school after the holiday break can be a stressful transition, and if you want to make sure you’re fueling your body with wholesome, delicious food, then there’s nothing wrong with taking interest in a meal plan service or cleanse — so long as it’s full of whole, nutritious foods that fill you up. (Please, stay away from the sketchy supplement powders and juice-only cleanses that deprive your body of key nutrients.)
Wondering where to begin? I enjoy starting each year with a new meal plan service to help expose myself to new flavors and recipes, fill my body with superfoods for the transition back to work post-holiday, and help set the tone for the year to remind myself to always take the time to cook myself incredible, healthy, delicious meals that leave me feeling full to the brim and powered for the day.
Of all of the new year cleanses I’ve tried, there are a few that stand out for flavor and value—discover them all ahead.
The Well Cleanse
If you enjoy cooking for yourself but just want a bit of guidance on exactly what nutrients your body is craving, The Well Cleanse is an exceptional program that practices a no-starvation approach (trust me, you will finish each meal feeling full and satisfied). When you purchase the 15-day, doctor-designed program, you’ll be matched will a health coach who can help you get to the bottom of why you tend to get sleepy at 3 p.m., why you experience headaches towards the end of the day, or whatever your personal wellness concerns might be. You’ll receive well-studied gut health supplements, a written meal plan to follow, and the brand’s Clean Protein to supplement your meals throughout the day. This is an excellent option if you’re looking to learn more about your own specific needs with guidance every step of the way.
Price: $249 for 15-Days
Delivers: Anywhere in the US
Sakara Life Signature Nutrition Plan
One of Sakara Life’s taglines is this: Joy is a nutrient. The brand is all about meals that taste amazing and leave you feeling amazing after you’ve eaten them. The 5-day Signature Nutrition Plan includes delectable meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and you can include snacks for an added fee) as part of a standardized, rotating menu each week (so you can’t choose your specific meals). As an example, this week’s menu included different meals for five days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with meals like gingerbread protein waffles and zucchini muffins for breakfast, green and grain bowls for lunch, and five-herb pesto pasta and Sichuan noodles for dinner. You can always view the upcoming week’s menu on Sakara’s website here.
Price: $349 for five days
Delivers: Anywhere in the US
Splendid Spoon Reset Plan
If you’re looking for something less regimented and just want to have some nutritious, heat-and-serve meals at the ready, then Splendid Spoon is the perfect plan for you. The brand’s Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Reset includes five smoothies, five soup and grain bowls, five light soups, and five noodle dishes — so you could have one of each for five days or just mix in one or two Splendid Spoon meals with food you already have at home each day. Either way, you’re delivering crucial, delicious nutrients to your body that will help you look and feel your best this new year.
Price: $185 for five days
Delivers: Anywhere in the US
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