Healthy eating has been a part of Sarah Butler's life since childhood. Now, her healthy meal delivery service, Wholehearted Foodies, is a success, rapidly growing thanks to its unique combination of healthy and decadent food that appeals to a variety of clients, from families on the go to clients in need of a quick lunch solution.
Butler's mom – a personal trainer and talented home cook – showed her the ropes early on in the kitchen, which Butler continued to grow over the years from cooking at home, studying recipes and watching chefs on TV. Around a decade ago, she began posting photos of her cooking projects online and soon evolved into a full-fledged business thanks to support from friends and family. Although there have been stops and starts to the passion project – notably one in which Butler and her husband welcomed triplets to the family – Wholehearted Foodie has been full speed ahead since September 2023.
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Weekly menus offering two meal choices are posted on Fridays, ordering is open until Saturday, and Butler delivers all orders the following Wednesday. She garners inspiration from eating out, reading cooking magazines, and keeping an eye on what's in season to create food with bright colors, fresh herbs, and layers of flavor. Creativity and the constant fine-tuning of recipes keeps customers receiving thoughtful, healthy, and delicious meals. "I live a very active life, and I know what energizes me and makes me feel good," she says. "I research a lot into natural stuff and trying to eat clean." Vegetables and lean proteins are the building blocks of Butler's offerings, with nutritional information and reheating instructions provided for foolproof preparation. While the menu changes regularly, past bestsellers include a Thai barbecue chicken bowl with bok choy and coconut rice, blackened salmon tostadas and chickpea spaghetti with spring veggies and grilled chicken.
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With a growing demand for healthy delivery meals, Butler is busy keeping up with all the orders. "The delivery thing is easy for people, so they have meals for a couple of nights," she says. "They don't want to be eating the same thing every night or figure it out at the last minute." Business is booming for Wholehearted Foodie, with Butler gaining new customers each week in search of convenient meals that give them one less thing to think about. As business grows, it's her passion for creating dishes that keeps Butler excited for what's next. "I love my craft and creations, and I love sharing it with people."
For more information, menu updates and ordering instructions, visit Wholehearted Foodies on Instagram.
Wholehearted Foodies, St. Louis area, instagram.com/wholeheartedfoodies