Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Monster Meals keep the hangry monster within us away by feeding it! A hangry monster exists inside all of us and grumbles in our tummies when we don't feed it.

I couldn't find any prepared meals on the market that I wanted to feed my son when he started eating solids. After making food the Monster Meals way and finding it extremely convenient at mealtimes, and researching the market and finding nothing like it, I decided to start Monster Meals. My initial goal was to help like-minded parents out there feed their children real food before they become hangry and chaos ensues. However, selling at farmers markets made me realize that many adults (busy professionals and seniors) want Monster Meals too because there aren’t many easy and clean meal options out there.

Our recipes and nutrition labels have been reviewed by Lisa Lacross, MS, RD (Registered Dietitian). We make any adjustments based on her recommendations.

There's nothing like them out there. Our meals not only reheat quickly but they're also free from added refined sugars, and preservatives. We also have options without added salt, giving you control over the amount. From stainless steel cookware to glass packaging, we do everything we can to reduce your family's exposure to chemicals like BPA, PFAS, and phthalates because we truly care about your family. Read more about why we do things the way we do below.

Glass doesn't leach chemicals into the food it's touching. The inside of many glass jars used in the food industry are coated in plastic or chemical endocrine disruptors like BPA, PFAS, and phthalates. Ours are not coated. Glass is also infinitely recyclable if you don't want to reuse your glass jars. All stickers are removable (easiest when jar has warmed back up to room temperature).

We have organic and non-organic options. Some of our options are sourced from local farmers who aren't certified organic but are completely chemical-free, which is even better than certified organic practices in our opinion. We talk extensively with farmers we source from to make sure we are getting what we think we're getting.

We use organic versions of any herbs and spices that Consumer Reports was concerned about due to heavy metals in conventional (non-organic) versions in their 2021 study.

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We don't add refined sugars to any of our meals. Some of our meals also don't have added salt. This gives you control over the amount and works well for those with dietary restrictions related to salt and sugar. There's an increasing amount of research that supports cutting out refined sugars for better metabolic health. If you're interested in learning more, I highly recommend checking out Dr. Casey Means, MD's work.

No, some of our ingredients (including some fresh vegetables) contain sodium.

As someone who also cooks for my family, there are definitely days when I don't have time, energy, or ingredients to cook with. That's when Monster Meals are a great substitute for home cooking on those "oh crap, there's no dinner" days!