Welcome to Planted Foods!
At Planted Foods, we are passionate about nourishing your body and soul with wholesome, clean, and plant-based ingredients. Our prepackaged products are available for wholesale purchasing and at our upcoming café in Midtown Sacramento, opening in May 2025. We believe in merging modern science with trusted centuries-old remedies, infusing our foods with adaptogens to enhance your well-being.
Our product offerings fall into four unique categories that align with the dietary needs and preferences of many Americans:
Cell Function & Energy
Protein
Overall Nutrition
Low Calorie
Each product is crafted to make it easy for you to maintain a healthy diet and find foods that suit your lifestyle. Join us on a journey to better health and discover the power of truly nourishing meals at Planted Foods.
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Our Philosophy
Commitment to Quality and Care: At Planted Foods, we operate with unwavering honesty, integrity, and dedication to crafting wholesome, clean, and plant-based foods. We value people and are on a mission to provide nutritious products that everyone can enjoy and benefit from.
Vision for Wellness and Innovation: Our vision is to develop innovative food products that merge modern scientific insights with ancient remedies, focusing on overall wellness and health. We believe that this holistic approach is the future of food and humanity, and we are dedicated to leading the way in providing accessible, nourishing options for all.
Note from the Founder/CEO
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About Me I'm Ashley Kirk, and I founded Planted Foods in 2018 out of a genuine desire for truly healthy food. My journey began in 2016 when I hit a major milestone in my career, but along with it came immense stress. I found myself exhausted and unmotivated, plagued by daily migraines and anxiety. After enduring this for months, I knew I had to make a change. My physician recommended therapy or medication, but neither option appealed to me in my mid-20s, so I started my own research. That’s when I discovered the power of a plant-based diet. Within a week of switching to a plant-based diet, I experienced increased energy, mental clarity, and my migraines virtually disappeared. I felt better than ever! However, the learning curve was steep, and meal prep was time-consuming. After months of being vegan, I found the meals repetitive and uninteresting. I sought convenient ways to eat healthily and stumbled upon prepackaged vegan meat and cheese substitutes. At first, these substitutes seemed like a time-saving solution, but I soon realized they made me feel lethargic and off balance. I couldn’t understand why vegan sausage didn’t make me feel as good as eating kale. That’s when I started reading the ingredient labels and found heavily processed components like xanthan gum, vital wheat gluten, potassium chloride, and soy lecithin—not to mention the high sodium content. The more I looked, the harder it was to find the actual FOOD in the food. Determined to eat better, I began creating the foods I wanted to eat right in my kitchen. I put a twist on classic recipes and made delicious meals—from sweet potato sliders to my famous chickpea “tuna.” Sharing my creations with friends and family and seeing them consider a healthier lifestyle was incredibly rewarding. I realized I was happiest when helping others eat well, and I wanted to share my passion on a larger scale. That’s when Planted Foods was born. Our products are made with the intention of providing whole, hearty ingredients with clean and clear labels. I hope to inspire others to take a chance and follow their passion. Happy Eating, A.K. |
