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Are there any Whole30 meal kits?
Whole30 is a protein-rich, plant-packed and popular plan meant to jump start your health goals and kick unhealthy eating habits over the course of a month. Consistency is a key part of the Whole30 diet, and what better way to stay consistent than with handy meal kits?
There are a limited number of Whole30 meal delivery services out there to choose from, and they all make the switch to Whole30 easier. Let’s break down your meal kit options for healthy, fitness-friendly eating.
Are there any Whole30 meal kits?
Whole30 is a diet and lifestyle plan that’s all about transforming your eating habits within, well, 30 days. It’s packed with healthy stuff — meat, seafood, and eggs and lots vegetables and fruit. If you’re interested in signing up for a Whole30 meal delivery service, we have good news and better news.
The good news is that a number of meal kits, like Paleo on the Go, do offer diet-friendly recipes and meal plans that — while not specifically Whole30-approved — would work perfectly well as a part of a Whole30 diet plan, thanks to similar restrictions on certain ingredients.
The better news is that there are official Whole30 meal delivery options out there for people looking for nothing less than explicit Whole30 approval. More on the Whole30 diet, diet-friendly meal delivery options, and approved Whole30 meal delivery services below.
Understanding the Whole30 approach
The Whole30 is a dedicated diet plan that cuts out sugar, alcohol and processed foods for a 30-day period. Getting rid of things like added sugars from your diet can help reduce a number of health risks such as fatty liver disease or type two diabetes.
Foods and ingredients that are a no-go during a Whole30 diet plan include:
- Added sugars
- Alcohol
- Grains, legumes, and dairy products
- Products common in processed foods (carrageenan, MSG, and sulfites)
- Baked goods and junk foods
The Whole30 diet takes a blunt approach to adjusting your diet. The aim is to develop better eating habits and reduce cravings for unhealthy foods within 30 days — shifting your body to a “new normal,” according to Whole30 cofounder Melissa Urban.
The best Whole30-approved meal kits
Two delivery services that offer Whole30-approved meal plans nationwide are Trifecta Nutrition and Fresh N Lean.
Of the two, Trifecta Nutrition wins out in terms of meal variety. With more than 25 Whole30-approved recipes available each week, Trifecta is leading the charge for fresh and never-frozen meals made of whole, unprocessed foods and free of questionable ingredients such as refined sugars.
Trifecta Nutrition’s Whole30 meals are clearly labeled and list all macronutrient information to better help subscribers stick to their 30-day goals. Most meals are also packed with healthy proteins.
Fresh N Lean has a robust Whole30-approved meal plan that pairs well with a healthy, fitness-friendly diet. While there is a bit less variety week by week when compared to Trifecta Nutrition, Fresh N Lean makes up for this with a mix of dinner and breakfast recipes that make it easy to plan meals for an entire week.
All Fresh N Lean ingredients are organically sourced and all meals gluten free. Fresh and never-frozen meals are delivered right to your door each week, making it a breeze to stay consistent with a Whole30 diet plan all month long.
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A picture is emerging of the suspect who officials say pointed a high-powered rifle at former president Donald Trump on a Florida golf course Sunday afternoon.
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was armed with an AK-47-style rifle and was 300-500 yards away from Trump when members of the former president’s Secret Service detail spotted him, according to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw. Routh was a few holes ahead of where the president was golfing at the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, officials said.
Members of the Secret Service detail opened fire at Routh, according to law enforcement officials. It’s not clear if Routh fired any shots. Bradshaw said a witness saw a man jumping out of the bushes and fleeing in a black Nissan. The car was pulled over and the driver detained and identified as the suspect. Law enforcement found the rifle, a scope, two backpacks with ceramic tile and a GoPro camera in the bushes at the scene.
The FBI and U.S. Secret Service are investigating the incident, which the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump.”
As the investigation continues, here’s what we know about Routh:
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A decades-long criminal history
Routh’s most recent address is listed in Hawaii, but he spent most of his life in North Carolina, according to property records. Routh owned Camp Box Honolulu, a shed-building company, according to his LinkedIn profile. The account also says that he studied at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and graduated in 1998.
Records show his problems with the law go back to the 1990s and include less serious charges, like writing bad checks. But in 2002, he was charged with a felony — possession of a weapon of mass destruction — according to North Carolina Department of Corrections records.
Between 2002 and 2010, Routh was also charged with a number of misdemeanors, including a hit-and-run accident, resisting arrest and a concealed weapons violation, records show.
Suspect criticized Trump online
Routh voted Democratic in the 2024 primary election in North Carolina, and he voted in person, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections. He appears to be registered as an unaffiliated voter.
His X account, which has now been suspended, included a number of posts about Trump.
“@realDonaldTrump While you were my choice in 2106, I and the world hoped that president Trump would be different and better than the candidate, but we all were greatly disappointment and it seems you are getting worse and devolving,” he wrote in a June 2020 post. “I will be glad when you gone.”
He also referenced the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump in multiple posts, suggesting that President Biden and Vice President Harris should visit the injured and attend the funeral of the Pennsylvania rally-goer who was killed.
A Facebook account under Routh’s name was no longer online on Sunday evening.
Ukraine supporter
Routh was passionate about fighting for Ukraine, even traveling overseas to fight in the country’s war against Russia in 2022.
“I am coming to Ukraine from Hawaii to fight for your kids and families and democracy.. I will come and die for you,” he wrote on X.
In one post on LinkedIn, he shared a photo of himself in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
A CBS News review of Routh’s social media shows his pro-Ukraine views seeped into his public statements as well. He urged people, even those who didn’t have military skills, to take up arms for Ukraine. He was interviewed by several news organizations, including The New York Times and Semafor in 2023, and Newsweek Romania in 2022. He was quoted about his efforts to recruit volunteer fighters to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, though it wasn’t clear whether he had succeeded.
“This is about good versus evil,” he told Newsweek Romania.
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