Plant-Based Meal Delivery is Now a Thing
In recent years, there has been a notable shift in how the world looks at health and wellbeing. People have become increasingly health-conscious and more aware than ever of what they put into their bodies. According to Nielson Global Health and Wellness Report, organic produce and superfoods have abounded, with more consumers seeking fresh, natural and minimally processed goods.
Not only are people becoming more health-conscious, but they are also exhibiting a greater concern for the environment – with people opting for ingredients that are sustainably sourced, organic and non-GMO. People have also started to shift from meat to more plant-based diets, becoming better informed of the long list of benefits.
Soulara is one such company aligning with emerging health trends, supporting those looking to transition or maintain a plant-based diet whether for health reasons, climate change or animal welfare. Soulara's mission is ‘to help you become the healthiest version of yourself, all while lightening your environmental footprint.’
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What is Soulara?
Solara is a 100% plant-based and vegan-friendly meal delivery subscription service, delivering meals across all major cities in Australia. Each meal is curated and designed by a team of professional chefs and nutritionists and contains the optimal amount of high-quality plant-based protein, hydrating fresh produce and nutrient-dense superfoods to help balance, restore and heal your body.
What’s on the menu?
Solara offers a rotating, seasonal menu of delicious meals that change fortnightly. Take your pick of delicious main meals such as mindful miso noodle bowl, radiant red pesto tofu salad or the new you ragu.
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Soulara also offers breakfast options such as peanut butter and jam oats, sunbliss granola bowl and coco loco crunch as well as extras such as their cold-pressed juices, nut milks, kombucha and bliss balls.
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Why Soulara?
Not only are all meals delicious and nutritious, packed full of superfoods, but Solara is also a great way to keep you on track to hit your health goals. Solara is the ultimate convenience - taking all the stress out of meals with no shopping, preparation or cooking.
What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?
Weight Management
Plant-based diets are typically rich in fibre and complex carbohydrates which help us fill our fuel tanks and maintain energy levels. Fibre also allows us to feel fuller for longer, playing a critical role in weight management.
Health
The vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants found in a plant-based diet help keep cells healthy, the body in balance and the immune system firing.
Higher consumption of colourful fruits and vegetables means a higher number of phytonutrients (the chemicals produced by plants). These chemicals work wonders with several anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.
According to one Harvard Health report, vegetarian or plant-based diets have also ‘been shown to lower the risk of developing coronary heart disease and high blood pressure’.
As plants are rich in fibre, they can lower cholesterol and help stabilise blood sugar which can also play a vital role in diabetes prevention and treatment.
Sleep
Some studies suggest that a plant-based diet can influence sleep quality. A higher intake of plants often leads to increased levels of tryptophan, an amino acid that boosts melatonin and serotonin, which are known to enhance sleep quality and quantity.
Environment
Eating plant-based food can help the world in a variety of ways. It can help save water as a reported 15,000L of water is required to produce a kilogram of beef whilst only 322L of water is necessary to produce a kilogram of vegetables.
Animal agriculture contributes to approximately 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions. By opting for a plant-based diet, you could reportedly cut your contribution to carbon emissions in half.
How to sign up to Soulara?
Visit www.soulara.com.au, enter your email and postcode in the Sign-Up box, select the type of meal plan you want, select your meals and have delicious plant-based meals delivered straight to your door.
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