What Does “Healthy” Mean?
“Healthy” means something different to everyone!
At Above And Beyond Meals, we don’t subscribe to any specific dietary regime, rather we are LASER FOCUSED on providing recommendations, meals and menus that WILL NOT contribute to inflammation in the body.
Scroll down this page to read about our Food Standards, Cooking Practices and Powerful Additions
Following our anti-inflammatory practices, we can support whatever dietary regime or eating plan you’re following or that your physician or health practitioner has recommended.
Keto ~ Paleo ~ Low Carb ~ Sugar Free ~ Dairy Free ~ Gluten Free ~ FODMAP ~ AIP ~ High Protein ~ Lectin Free ~ Nightshade Free
AABM Food Standards
The foods I suggest and menus I create and cook for my clients are focused on the anti-inflammatory dietary principles listed below. *
✓ Gluten Free ✓ Grain Free ✓ Dairy Free ✓ No seed oils ✓ No artificial sweeteners ✓ Low or no sugar ✓ Grass fed and finished ✓ Pasture raised ✓ Organic ✓ Non GMO ✓ Wild caught ✓ Hormone free ✓ Soy free ✓ Peanut free ✓ Mycotoxin free coffee and teas ✓ No charred meats ✓ No Legumes ✓ No Corn ✓ Use fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs rather than canned or frozen.
*Some of these may be adjusted based on food/ingredient type, seasonal availability and per each client's likes/dislikes and dietary preferences.
Meal Prep and Cooking Practices
Having strict food standards is great, but if you use toxins or toxic methods in preparing, cooking, storing and reheating foods, then it sets you up for inflammation!
Here are the practices we adhere to when preparing and cooking your meals:
✓ Use non-toxic, all natural cleaning solutions on dishes and countertops ✓ Use filtered water in food preparation and cooking ✓ We never use a microwave! ✓ Never put hot foods in plastic containers ✓ Use glass containers for meal prep/delivery services ✓ Use stainless steel, cast iron and/or Green Pans in food preparation ✓ Compost all food waste ✓ Use recyclable materials
Powerful Additions
I take my recipes and meals “Above and Beyond" the basic ingredients to further support optimal health by incorporating some additions below whenever possible.
✓ Essential Oils ✓ Medicinal Plants & Herbs ✓ Adaptogens ✓ Mushroom Extracts ✓ Prebiotics and Fibers ✓ Bone Broth ✓ Root Powders ✓ High Polyphenol EVOO ✓ Protein and Collagen Powders ✓ Nutritional yeast ✓ Microgreens