It goes without saying that the team behind Splendid Spoon is obsessed with all things food — especially when it comes to optimizing flavor-full superfood meals. We live and breathe it 24-7, and we’re beyond proud to be helping more people experience just how craveable (and impactful!) plant-based eating can be.
We believe that food has the power to affect our quality of life: how much energy we have, how well we sleep, how confident and happy we feel, and how proud we are after a check-up at the doctor. For the majority of Americans, reaching this future means reaching very specific health goals (weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, etc), which is precisely why we also need to find better ways to quantify and sustain our improvements. This is where Splendid Spoon fits in.
"We believe that you can reach your health goals (and increase your quality of life) with craveable, plant-powered food as your tool."
-Nicole Centeno, Splendid Spoon Founder + Co-CEO
Our nutritional standards ensure every recipe is filled with clean, plant-based ingredients that provide a great source of dietary fiber. This means that you’ll digest the food more efficiently, be less prone to snacking, and feel fuller, longer. As you incorporate more Splendid meals into your diet, you’ll experience a real change in your quality of life and health goals.
Our nutritional philosophy
Here at Splendid Spoon, we strive for balance. And while this looks different for everyone, there are a few critical places to start.
- More plant-based
“More” being the key word here, because even though Splendid is 100% plant-based, it doesn't mean your diet need be strictly plant-based all the time. Even one meal a day can make a difference both for your health and the planet. For those just getting started: we love a weekly delivery of 6 meals per week (or 12 meals bi-weekly) to get at least 1 plant-based meal into your weekday line up. - More Whole Foods
Plant-based doesn’t always mean wholesome or healthy (hello, potato chips). That's why here at Splendid Spoon we are incredibly intentional about what plant-based means to us: whole foods, no artificial sweeteners, organic sourcing for dirty dozen ingredients, and non-GMO. More whole, plant-based eating has been proven to improve gut health, heart health, and reduce overall inflammation, so you can rest easy reaching for your Splendid Spoon every day. - Small, rewarding changes
Studies show time and again that small (and rewarding) changes are more likely to stick and become habits. Superfood-packed meals, brimming with a variety of anti-inflammatory spices, fruits, and vegetables mean that Splendid meal times are always something to look forward to, and reach for again and again. - Zero judgment zone
Your goals — BMI, blood pressure, the number on the scale — are yours and yours alone. If you have decided these numbers are not important for you, no problem! If you and your wellness professionals have decided these numbers are important for you, also great! We’re here to support you with one very important step of your journey: healthy food. We do the work, you do you. - Counting habits, not calories
Yes, Splendid Spoon meals are naturally lower in calories than your average American meals (whole plant-based ingredients are chock full of soluble and insoluble fiber, after all), but what really counts is making recurring rituals out of your Splendid meals. Whether it's a seasonal Detox, a daily soup lunch, or smoothies on repeat – we've got you.
4 ways to begin eating more plant-based foods
- Swap it - Pick 6-10 meals per week
Does going all-in on plant-based food feel overwhelming or unrealistic? Even swapping out one meal a day makes a difference. Pick the meal that you want the most help with, and make it Splendid. Stick to that meal swap for at least four weeks and see how you feel! Great for committing to 1 superfood-packed meal a day during the busy 9-5 Mon-Fri grind. 5 smoothies, soups or dishes mean you have breakfast or lunch covered in your busiest moments. - Vegan before Dinner - pick 12-14 meals per week:
Eating windows are helpful to develop a lasting habit. We are temporal creatures, and mapping out a day where certain meals are ‘no rules’ and others are plant-based has been a winning method for many of our customers. This could be 2 meals per day during the workweek, plus a few extra for in-between moments. Our co-CEO Elise loves 6 smoothies and 6 soups in her weekly delivery - she uses the smoothies as pre-workout fuel, and the soups for a filling lunch. - Monthly or Seasonal Detoxes
Many of us travel a lot for work, enjoying eating out much of the time, or simply have a preference for short bursts of deeper dietary discipline. A seasonal Detox is just the remedy to ensure your gut and metabolism get a hearty dose of fiber-rich antioxidants on the regular. - Plant-based weekdays - pick 18-20 meals per week:
Another version of the eating windows, but you’re 100% plant-based during the week. For those of us who crave at least 2 superfood meals per day, and usually more. Supermom and founder Nicole packs a smoothie and soup for lunch, and usually has a noodle bowl or another soup as her 'pre-dinner' while she preps family meal at the end of the day.
To learn more about our recipe development process, nutritional philosophy, and menu selection, refer to the Official Guide to Spooning. Still have questions? Feel free to shoot us an email or a message on Facebook. We’re human, promise.