Real food. Real science. Real results.
The Thistle Standard of Nutrition
Nutrition is a science, not an ideology, thus our menu is built around evidence-based principles of diet and rejects pseudo-science hype and politicized trends. In other words: Lots of fresh whole foods, no ultra-processed ingredients or anything artificial, and a menu that is less focused on one-size-fits-all macronutrient targets and instead designed for holistic health and longevity.
Lunches & Dinners
An average of 450-650 calories. 90-100% plant ingredients by weight, depending on your protein plan. 20g+ of plant protein from legumes, nuts & seeds, adashah, tempeh, tofu, and whole, ancient grains.
Breakfast
250-400 calories on average. 100% plant ingredients by weight. 10g+ of plant protein. ~10g of fiber. 0.5-1 oz nutrient-dense booster foods.
Add our sustainably sourced (3oz uncooked weight) chicken, turkey or pork for an extra ~10-20g protein per meal.
~10-15g of digestion-promoting fiber. 2-4 cups of leafy greens and other vegetables.
0.5-1 oz nutrient-dense booster foods such as spirulina, dandelion root, turmeric, chia, ashwagandha, or reishi.
Additionally
Our meals do not contain dairy, gluten ingredients, refined white sugars or artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives, additives, or dyes.
How Thistle Benefits Your Health
Thistle food doesn’t just taste good – it benefits your everyday life! We pay close attention to the balance of vitamins and other nutrients to fulfill your health needs.
More Energy
Thistle’s food contains low-glycemic carbs and protein-rich ingredients to promote even energy-burn. No spikes!
Sharp Mind
Thistle uses healthy fats + omega fatty acids to fuel your brain, combatting stress and balancing hormones.
Less Bloat
Thistle uses high fiber, low sodium food to reduce inflammation and promote blood flow to your digestive system.
Clear Skin
Thistle is low in sugar and rich in antioxidants, biotin + beta-carotenes to hydrate skin and slow aging.
Real, Healthy Food for
Real Scientific Research
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Thistle partnered with researchers at the University of California, Irvine to support a clinical study exploring how a high-fiber, plant-forward diet impacts the human gut microbiome. The study found that participants following the Thistle dietary approach experienced significant, measurable changes in gut microbiome composition within just two weeks.
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Researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine chose Thistle as the meal provider for a clinical study examining how whole-food, high-fiber, high-polyphenol diets may support gut microbiome recovery and lower inflammation after colonoscopy. This study helps connect the dots between what we eat, how our gut microbiome responds, and the early factors that can help reduce the risk of chronic disease – giving researchers a clearer picture of how nutrition can shape long-term health.
Thistle provides meals designed to meet the study’s nutritional parameters; UC San Diego independently conducts and analyzes the research. Thistle meals are not intended to diagnose, treat, care, or prevent any disease. Research partnerships do not imply clinical outcomes for consumers.