I've been asking my health coaching clients the following questions during our sessions over the last few weeks:
What does your body need today?
What does your mind need today?
and,
How are you sourcing groceries? (I am a nutrition coach after all!)
Even as I'm winding down my business hours before maternity leave starts on May 1st, I've felt the strong need to produce some new content for you. I hope to be helpful in any teeny, tiny way possible during this difficult time. So, I thought . . . what's one thing I do know about and can contribute to all of you staying safe at home?
Well, my friends, everyone needs to eat!
Below I'm sharing some ideas on how we're getting groceries here in NYC. But please, remember, now is NOT the time to be perfect with your nutrition plan. As long as you get a few fruits and veggies daily, some quality protein, water and healthy fats, feel free to bend the rules a bit on the diet stuff, okay?
I know that some of you are still safely going to the grocery store, and that's great! I’m sure you’re staying safe. I miss it!
And I know that not everyone may have access to the below services based on geography or budget, but I hope this list sparks some ideas of your own and how to get creative during this time.
I also can’t ensure all the discount codes I put below will stay updated as so much is changing with delivery companies day-to-day as they try to keep up with demand.
PS: Alex and I have made the personal decision not to go to grocery stores during this time as we want to be extra careful with me being almost 36 weeks pregnant.
Here's what we're doing:
1. Fresh Direct for the bulk of our grocery shopping. We were able to reserve a weekly time slot, so keep tabs on delivery spots opening every day and you may also nab one!
2. Butcher Box for a box of organic, grass-fed frozen meat we keep in the freezer. This code should give you $30 off your first order. They're waitlist only now for new customers, so instead try, Greensbury or Bellcampo, or inquire about your local farmer's market options for delivery or pick-up.
3. Misfit Market Box today we got a box filled with organic fruits and veggies for just $26. This code should give you 25% off your first order. If you find that Misfits has a delay in shipping, check out Imperfect Foods instead.
4. Amazon Orders of Banza Pasta, Chickpea Mac & Cheese, Simple Mills Cake & Muffin Mixes, Almond Flour Crackers, Avocado Oil, Cashew Butter and Dark Chocolate Chips.
5. Cheese shipped cold from Murray's Cheese.
6. Signed up for Winc for Wine (first 4 bottles, just $31!). This code gets you $22 off your first shipment.
7. I've been a big fan of this non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing during pregnancy and they ship direct.
8. Satisfied my recent ice cream cravings by ordering a bunch of icecream bars from Coconut Bliss. They ship frozen.
9. JuicePress Grocery has the freshest produce, and is delivering to the tri-state area and select towns in Boston.
10. Of course, supporting some local restaurants with pick-up options and delivery takeout services.
A few other ideas to try:
11. Thrive Market for pantry staples
12. Amazon Fresh, I personally have not been able to get a delivery slot
13. Peapod for most groceries
14. Jet for non-perishables
16. Hungry Root for healthy comfort food
17. Dinner Meal Kit boxes like Green Chef, Purple Carrot or HelloFresh.
18. Some grocery stores are even doing curb-side pick-up or early hours for at-risk populations.
Again, I can't guarantee these services delver to your area, or have availability — as everything these days is constantly changing — but I hope you can try one new thing that will brighten your weeks ahead.
Happy eating!
