A Full Day of Club Fx™-Approved Meal Ideas
The following article was written by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek RD, LD.
There are many things in life we can’t control, like the weather, other people’s opinions, and of course, the past. But when it comes to our food, we have complete control over what we put in our grocery carts and in our bodies.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting a Fx™-approved eating style and removing unnatural ingredients from your meals, this one-day sample meal plan is the perfect place to start. It’s free of artificial food dyes and sweeteners, synthetic preservatives, and other ingredients that could trigger unwanted effects, all while offering familiar, delicious foods you already love.
Below are two options for each meal of the day, along with snack and beverage recommendations, that will leave you feeling satsified!
Breakfast
Option 1 (Plant-based): Berry-Stuffed Overnight Oats
- MUSH vanilla overnight oat cup
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s organic ground flaxseed
- 1 cup fresh berries
Transfer the overnight oats into a small bowl and top with fresh berries. Sprinkle with Heinen’s ground flaxseed.
Option 2: Sprouted Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
- Applegate chicken & maple breakfast sausage patty
- Food for Life sprouted English muffin
- Mashed avocado or Wholly Guacamole
- 1 thin slice Heinen’s A2 organic grassfed cheese
- 1 Fuji apple, sliced into wedges
Prepare the sausage patty according to package instructions. Lightly toast the English Muffin and spread the mashed avocado on one side. Add the cooked sausage and cheese and top with the remaining side of English Muffin. Serve with apple wedges on the side.
Lunch
Option 1 (Plant-based): Apple Celery Smoothie + Raw Veggies with Dip
- 1 green apple, sliced with the skin on
- 1 celery stalk, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup Malk almond milk
- 1 cup So Delicious dairy free unsweetened plain coconut milk yogurt
Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with assorted raw vegetables, Mary’s Gone crackers and Hummus Goodness hummus for dipping!
Option 2: Wholesome Vegetable Soup + Turkey (or Tuna)-Stuffed Pitas
- 1 jar of Karine & Jeff vegetable soup
- 1 Ezekiel pocket bread
- 2 slices Two Brothers organic turkey breast or 1 pouch of Safe Catch Tuna mixed with 1 Tbsp. of Chosen Foods avocado oil mayo
- 1-2 cups Great Lakes Growers spring mix
- 2 tomato slices
- A small handful of broccoli sprouts
- Hummus Goodness hummus
Heat the soup according to the instructions on the jar. Gently open the pocket bread and stuff with the turkey or tuna mixture, greens, tomato, sprouts, and two spoonfuls of hummus.
Dinner
Option 1 (Plant-based): Vegetarian Burrito Bowl with Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad
- 1 Blue Zones Kitchen burrito bowl
- 4 cups Heinen’s power trio greens
- Diced cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and celery
- Crounons quinoa croutons
- Drench salad dressing
Option 2: Chicken Bowl with Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad
- 1 Kevin’s Natural Foods Thai-style coconut chicken bowl
- 4 cups Heinen’s power trio greens
- Diced cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and celery
- Crounons quinoa croutons
- Drench salad dressing
Heat the frozen meal according to the instructions on the package. Assemble salad ingredients on a salad dish or bowl, drizzle with dressing, and top with croutons.
Snacks
- 2-3 Fresh Energy Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 banana with 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s fresh ground walnut butter
- 1/4 cup Go Raw sprouted pumpkin seeds
Beverages
- Heinen’s alkaline water
- Heinen’s sparkling water
- Heinen’s unsweetened green tea
- GT’s kombucha
- Poppi Prebiotic Sods
Key Takeaway
Today is a brand-new day, full of promise and potential. Exercise your power of choice by spending your money on foods that will help your body thrive.
