I tried: Inspired Go Salads

From where: https://inspiredgo.ca/ 

How much: ranges from about $11-14 per salad

The claim: “making healthy eating easier”

The Results

Taste and texture: Overall these taste great. The way they package everything helps everything to stay fresh and crunchy until you’re ready to eat. They are also shelf stable for up to 5 days depending on which salad you choose. There is a wide variety of salads from a variety of flavour profiles. I genuinely enjoyed the flavour of every salad I chose!

Nutrients: When reviewing the nutrient labels there is a wide range when it comes to energy, protein, fibre, fat and salt. Some salads are lower in salt, higher in fibre and unsaturated fats. Other salads are high in saturated fat and salt. Some salads are lower in protein and I would definitely need an add-on to help round out the nutrient profile and keep me satisfied throughout the day. Other salads I found had enough protein with cheese, nuts & seeds that I could get away with adding a greek yogurt or something for dessert. All of the salads were a great source of vegetables, fruit & variety regardless of their individual nutrient labels.

Cons: There are several pieces of plastic and waste with each salad and the insulated bag the order is delivered in, and not all of them are recyclable. It is likely cheaper, cost per serving, to buy the ingredients yourself and make the salad. However, you do get wider variety and the convenience of having ready-made meals for your week for the price. Also, there often isn’t a specific protein in the salads and adding one (chicken, beef, falafel, etc.) is often an extra cost. 

Bottom line: Inspired Go salad kits can be a convenient way to increase the variety, nutrients and meet specific nutrient goals you may have. The cost, unfortunately, can definitely be a barrier but can be an option for particularly busy or stressful weeks.

Consider working with a dietitian if you’re unsure about how new food products fit into your diet. Working with a dietitian at Evolve is less about us telling you what to eat and more about giving you the tools and education to evaluate products and make decisions for yourself long-term.

Disclaimer: As always, I do not get paid or in any way benefit from reviewing food and nutrition products. Foods that work for one person may not work for someone else.

• Kassandra Lestrat RD