Where our ingredients come from: Redmond Real Salt, sprouted organic oats, Equal Exchange chocolate & organic spices. Less is more.

When Eric and I first met we watched SO MANY food documentaries together. &#xA0;We cleaned up what we ate and all these health issues we had disappeared.At Restorative Roots we incorporate everything we&#x2019;ve learned into our meals. We believe less is more. &#xA0;We use all organic produce plus regenerative, meat, rice and bone broth.In fact, we go so far as to source sprouted oats, which are difficult to find, expensive and they make us send physical checks! &#xA0;In case you didn&apos;t know, sprouting allows germination to start, the first step in creating a new plant. &#xA0;Basically complex carbohydrates break down into sugars, proteins into amino acids &amp; peptides, and fats into fatty acids. These smaller, simpler molecules are easier to digest. Germination also breaks down phytate, an anti-nutrient that may block absorption of other nutrients.Anyways, that all goes to say we take great care in sourcing. &#xA0;If you have further questions, please ask!

Ingredient Sourcing

No — customers consistently say they can't taste the liver or heart. Organ meats add dense nutrition, invisibly folded into every recipe.

Nope, nope, nope!I&apos;ve been postpartum twice, so trust me I know, the last thing you can think about eating is organ meat.&#xA0; Blah!However, organs are the most nutrient dense food on the planet.&#xA0; They contain enormous levels of bioavailable vitamins, minerals and protein that promote healing, so we do our best to include as much organ as possible without sacrificing taste.&#xA0; And we do a dang good job.Here are reviews from our customers to put your mind at ease:<blockquote>&quot;The fact that Restorative Roots is able to brilliantly disguise organs still has my mind blown. I had to fight off my husband and kids. Literally could eat this everyday.&quot;</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;I don&#x2019;t usually eat liver but know it&apos;s good for you, so I loved how this dish has it but you&#x2019;d never know! It&#x2019;s so good, and perfect for that postpartum healing!&quot;</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;I was a little hesitant because some of the meals were different than things I normally ate (i.e. liver and Kitchari), but I was pleasantly surprised and loved it all.&quot;</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;I loved that the liver was so perfectly disguised. I wished there were more of this one in my package! My whole family loved it.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;Who knew I could actually find a way to enjoy eating liver!?&quot;</blockquote>&#xA0;

Can I taste the organ meat?!?

We source only gluten-free ingredients, though our kitchen isn't certified gluten-free — here's what that means for your order.

We do not operate in a &quot;certified&quot; gluten-free kitchen so we cannot make this claim.&#xA0; Rest assured we only source gluten-free ingredients.&#xA0; We realized long ago how much better life feels without gluten!&#xA0; We&apos;re committed to keeping it out of our recipes.&#xA0;&#xA0;

Are meals certified gluten-free?

The only dairy we use is grass-fed butter and ghee — naturally low in lactose. Found in congees, oatmeals, cookies, brownies & kitchari.

We use pasture-raised butter and ghee (clarified butter) in some of our recipes. &#xA0;Butter typically has very low levels of lactose, and ghee has even less, which is why they are tolerated much better than milk and cheese. &#xA0;That being said, people with dairy allergies should be careful.&#xA0;If you are concerned about dairy please read the ingredients of each recipe before ordering. &#xA0;You can always&#xA0;<a href="https://forms.gle/ciMYi6FceLYjPSdL7" style="text-decoration:none;">submit a request for a new recipe or change</a>.

Does Restorative Roots use dairy?

We don't currently offer vegan or vegetarian meals — our recipes center pasture-raised, regenerative meat. Tell us if you'd like options.

We do not offer vegan or vegetarian options currently.We&#x2019;re not against it, we&#x2019;re just a small company and believe meat is medicine in a time of recovery.&#xA0;Our meat comes from certified regenerative farms, the highest distinction available in animal husbandry.We are open to adding vegan and vegetarian options as we grow!Email us at <a href="mailto:hello@restorativeroots.com">hello@restorativeroots.com</a> and tell us what you&apos;d like to see!

Do you have vegan or vegetarian options?

We can't accommodate custom recipe changes right now — but tell us what you'd like to see and you may inspire the next menu item.

That question brings us back to the days when we cooked in a three gallon stock pot in our house. &#xA0;Today we cook with something called a tilt-skillet, which is about the size of your bathtub. That being said, we are unable to modify the ingredients to our recipes.&#xA0;If we get multiple requests, we tend to adjust recipes towards the things that are requested most.So make a request&#xA0;<a href="https://forms.gle/QabGcEygH2Vcpz69A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>!!

Can I modify the ingredients?

Why we use mineral-rich unrefined salt generously — sodium supports hydration, nerve function & recovery, especially for new parents.

<h2 id="salt-has-been-unfairly-demonized-for-decades-the-truth-is-our-bodies-need-sodium-to-function-properly">Salt has been unfairly demonized for decades. The truth is, our bodies need sodium to function properly.</h2><h4 id="q-why-is-salt-important-for-health">Q: Why is salt important for health?&#xA0;</h4>Salt provides essential electrolytes, particularly sodium, which help regulate fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle function. Without enough sodium, you may experience fatigue, headaches, cramps, or dizziness.<h4 id="q-whats-the-difference-between-refined-and-unrefined-salt">Q: What&#x2019;s the difference between refined and unrefined salt?</h4>This is where most of the confusion lies. Refined table salt&#x2014;the white, often bleached kind found in most grocery stores&#x2014;is heavily processed and stripped of minerals. Unrefined salt is rich in naturally occurring trace minerals that support overall health.<h4 id="q-what-type-of-salt-do-we-use">Q: What type of salt do we use?</h4>We use unrefined, mineral-rich salts that many health experts consider &#x201C;superfoods.&#x201D;&#xA0;<h3 id="bottom-line-real-unrefined-salt-is-not-the-enemy-its-a-nutrient-dense-ingredient-that-supports-hydration-energy-and-recoveryespecially-important-for-new-parents">Bottom line: Real, unrefined salt is not the enemy. It&#x2019;s a nutrient-dense ingredient that supports hydration, energy, and recovery&#x2014;especially important for new parents.</h3>

Sodium Content of Our Meals

Can liver in our meals give you too much vitamin A during pregnancy? A look at the amounts per serving and why they're within safe ranges.

We&#x2019;ve had a thoughtful question come up from a mama:&#x201C;If your chili, sausage stew, or creamy chicken contains liver, could I get too much vitamin A while pregnant?&#x201D;We love this question because it shows people care about what&#x2019;s going into their body! First, we use a small amount of liver and heart in some of our recipes because they are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They naturally contain:Vitamin AIronB12CholineFolateTrace minerals Below are&#xA0;approximate&#xA0;levels of Vitamin A from liver per serving in:<ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Creamy Chicken Congee ~160 micrograms (mcg)&#xA0;</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Hearty Sausage Stew ~161 micrograms (mcg)</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Primal Chili ~161 micrograms (mcg)&#xA0;</li></ul> For reference, the&#xA0;<a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/" style="text-decoration:none;">established Upper Limit (UL)</a>&#xA0;for preformed vitamin A during pregnancy is 3,000 micrograms (mcg) per day. So one serving of our food provides about 5% of that daily upper limit. &#xA0;Hooray!The RDA (recommended daily allowance) for vitamin A&#xA0;<a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/" style="text-decoration:none;">while pregnant is 770mcg</a>. &#xA0;So one serving is about 21% of what you should be consuming. &#xA0;Also, the RDA for&#xA0;<a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/" style="text-decoration:none;">vitamin A while breastfeeding is 1200 - 1300mcg</a>. <h1 dir="ltr" id="quick-vitamin-a-lesson">Quick Vitamin A Lesson</h1>There are three main types of vitamin A people talk about:1. Preformed Vitamin A (Retinol) found in animal foods. &#xA0;It is already active and ready for your body to use.2. Synthetic Vitamin A used in supplements (often called retinyl palmitate or retinyl acetate).The difference between these two is that the liver naturally provides vitamin A in a whole-food matrix with protein, minerals, and cofactors. &#xA0;Supplements deliver concentrated, isolated vitamin A, which makes it easier to accidentally take too much.Most vitamin A toxicity cases come from high-dose supplements and prescription retinoid medications, not from small culinary inclusions like ours.3. Beta-Carotene (Plant Vitamin A)Found in carrots and sweet potatoes.This form must be converted by your body into vitamin A, and your body regulates that conversion. That&#x2019;s why carrots and sweet potatoes don&#x2019;t cause toxicity. <h1 dir="ltr" id="the-bottom-line">The Bottom Line</h1>We use organ meats intentionally, respectfully, and in balanced proportions &#x2014; never in excess.As always, if you are taking high-dose vitamin A supplements or have specific medical concerns, talk with your practitioner.But based on the numbers alone, our recipes do not pose a realistic vitamin A concern during pregnancy. With love and nourishment,Team RR

Do Our Meals Have Too Much Vitamin A for Pregnancy?

Every recipe lists its complete ingredients on our menu page — real foods only. If you have an allergy, please read each recipe carefully.

Our philosophy is to use the highest quality real-food ingredients and be 100% transparent.On our <a href="https://restorativeroots.com/pages/menu" id="isPasted" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">menu page</a> you can click on each recipe and read exactly what&apos;s in it. &#xA0;There are no hard-to-pronounce words, just things you would find growing outside =)If you have an allergy, please, read each one carefully, and make an informed decision.

Ingredients