I first signed up with 5 eggs when I was getting a full knee replacement in January 2020. I had…read moredecided to take one month of my recovery and do the Whole30 diet. After searching nationwide, it worked out that Five Eggs was local, organic, and had a full 3-meals a day plan for Whole30. Easy!
During those 30 days I had no problem sticking to the Whole30 plan using Five Eggs. The food was incredible, included many various ethnic dishes, it was filling, healthy, and varied every day of the month. My favorite breakfast was Sweet Potato toast with Cashew Butter (OMG - so good), and I can't begin to list the best main courses - The fried "rice" (cauliflower) is great, the zuchinni spaghetti boats are fantastic. There were 30 different meals! Really, everything is seasoned so well, and I felt like I was getting resturaunt food at home.
Better yet, I lost 40 lbs over the month I subscribed. This meal plan clearly worked for me and my body type, right? I had a lot of weight to lose. But in one month, eating only Five Eggs Whole30 food 40 lbs!?! Physical Therapy was the only exercise I did. That's remarkable. I'd never felt better in my life!
But then, I thought, I should go back to doing it on "my own." I can "save money." Ha! I downgraded to the Whole30 -7 meals a week plan.
I have not saved money. I've ordered out more times than I can count - door-dash or uber-eats, and those expenses add up. Plus, it's harder to maintain the weight loss.
With Five Eggs, whether I choose to order Whole30 or the regular meals (which my son loves), they are all delicious and healthful. I can choose a subscription, or I can order a la cart. If I want three orders of soup and I don't want pork for the week, I can do that! The flexibility is fantastic. Not only that, it's incredibly easy to communicate with Five Eggs. They are small (so far), and I actually text Sarah with changes or requests. She responds within an hour, and makes it happen.
99% of the meals come in a microwavable container, and are covered in a plastic film that you remove before microwaving. Instructions and ALL ingredients are listed on the package. I usually keep 1/2 of the food in the fridge and freeze the rest - for the latter part of the week. My only mistake has been not removing the sauce cups before microwaving. Whoops. they melt. And that is a complete bummer, because the sauces that accompany the meals are some of the best I've ever tasted.
Another excellent part of this is the door to door delivery. Literally to my door! The food (prior to COVID-19) came in reusable freezer bags with ice packs which I put back out the following week to be re-used. With COVID-19, Five Eggs is using super strong plastic bags to protect the food. They have responded to COVID by going above and beyond to keep their kitchen, the food, their workers, and their clients, safe.
I get an e-mail on Sunday with a Monday delivery time, and then a text when the driver is five minutes out. The driver also texts me to make sure I am home, and she waits for me to answer, since I live in an area where other people can see my food - She then texts after dropping to make sure I got the food, and waits for my response. What other company has people like that?
Here's the bottom line. I now appreciate and actually PREFER TO EAT food that is HEALTHY for me. Five Eggs has changed my mindset about eating. I have been wanting that, and this company did that. Was it pricey? Yes, I suppose. But it's a lot less pricey than my medical bills would be if I were to get gastric bypass surgery or have all of the complications that go along obesity and/or an unhealthy, sugar-filled, process-food filled diet. It's never too late to change your habits. If you already have healthy eating habits, Five Eggs is the company you should try, especially if you are busy and want less time with food preparation. If you want to become healthier, Five Eggs is the company you should try. Whether you use their "regular menu" which is still locally produced and organic, or whether you try the whole30, you will not be sorry.
On a final note, regarding their pastries and desserts, if you are tasked with bringing dessert to a party, BRING THE SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS. You will be the favorite guest of the party.
