September Club Fx-Approved Meal Plan
The following article was written by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek RD, LD.
September Club Fx-Approved Meal Plan
Yesterday I peeled back the plastic film on my cup of Mush Vanilla Bean Overnight Oats and, to my surprise, discovered a message on the underside that stopped me in my tracks: “You are what you repeat.”
How true is that in all areas of life? Just as our daily habits at work influence our success, our daily food habits have the power to shape our health—for better or worse.
This got me thinking: Am I leaving potential health on the table because of my current habits? If we’re honest with ourselves, I think most of us would answer yes— including me!
Food can be the most powerful medicine you’ll ever take. Starting with your very next meal, I challenge you to look for small ways to make it come alive with nourishing, life-giving foods. After all, it’s the little things we repeat consistently that have the greatest impact over time.
Are you up for the challenge?
Here are four meal ideas to inspire you this month. Remember: You are what you repeat!
Breakfast: 1 Pirq Superfood Shake + 1 slice toasted Ezekiel Sprouted Flax Bread spread with Octonuts Cashew Butter and Jam by Josh Berry Medley Jam
Total time: 3 minutes
When blending a smoothie isn’t in the cards, Pirq (pronounced “perk”) is the next best thing. This ready-to-drink protein shake is packed with fruits, veggies, and functional foods like broccoli sprouts, curcumin, turmeric, elderberry, and açaí to support immune health and help reduce inflammation.
- Pirq Superfood Shake
- 1 slice Ezekiel Sprouted Flax Bread toasted and spread with Octonuts Cashew Butter and Jam by Josh Berry Medley Jam
Lunch: Kale & White Bean Skillet + Organic Fuji Apple slices
Total time: 20 minutes
This Kale & White Bean Skillet comes together in only 20 minutes and is ideal for a make-ahead lunch! It’s packed with fiber, a key element for healthy blood sugar and sustained brain power. Mixed with kale, sun-dried tomatoes, and a tangy apple cider vinegar-based dressing, this simple skillet is an easy way to eat healthy, even on the busiest of days.
- Kale & White Bean Skillet
- Organic Fuji Apple slices (leave the skin on for more fiber and immune-boosting benefits)
Dinner: Better-for-You Burger Salad with Fries
Total time: 20 minutes
This burger salad is a perfect example of how you can make any meal Fx-Approved with just a few ingredient swaps. Start with a bed of leafy greens (Fx Pillar 1), then top with sliced sweet red onions and juicy tomatoes (Fx Pillar 2), fermented pickles (Fx Pillar 6), and grass-fed beef (Fx Pillars 3 and 4). Serve with Folkland Organic Fries and dig in!
- Force of Nature Ancestral Blend Grass-fed Beef Burger (see: How to Make Perfect Burgers for instructions) or Actual Veggies Burger for plant-based
- Heinen’s Spring Mix
- Hiiros Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- Cleveland Kitchen Dill Pickle Chips
- Red onion slices
- Drizzle with: Primal Kitchen Special Sauce
- On the side: Folkland Organic Fries dipped in Heinen’s Organic Tomato Ketchup.
Snack: 1 Easy Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookie
These easy 3-ingredient cookies come together in minutes—and they’re a treat you can feel good about serving your family.
