As someone who is always on the hunt for good prepared Paleo friendly meal options, our articles have been looking carefully at the frozen sections of major grocery stores like HEB.
Are there Paleo Frozen Meals at HEB? There are not currently any fully Paleo compliant frozen meals available at HEB. Some of the frozen meals at HEB may work for those following a primal or less strict version of the Paleo Diet.
We cover all of the meals we did find in our analysis of potential Paleo meals in the HEB frozen aisle, and our advice for finding Paleo friendly meals if HEB is your go-to store.
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HEB Paleo Meals?
This article is following on from our series on Paleo frozen dinners at large grocery stores, we’re now asking the question of whether there are any Paleo frozen dinners available at HEB.
HEB is based in the state of Texas, so if you’re a Paleo Texan, this is the article for you!
Whilst conducting our research into HEB and their Paleo options, we found that there are unfortunately no Paleo dinners being stocked in store or online. However, HEB do have some ‘quasi-Paleo’ frozen (and fresh) dinners that might be a useful alternative for you to choose from instead.
When we use the term ‘quasi-Paleo’, we mean to say that these meals follow the general Paleo principles but have some non-Paleo ingredients included.
And for you Paleo practitioners who like to keep it as authentic as possible, we’ve got some other 100% strict Paleo delivery options for you to take a look at.
Quasi-Paleo Frozen Dinners at HEB
These are the ‘not quite Paleo’ but reasonably healthy options that HEB currently has in their frozen department. We’ve highlighted all of the not Paleo ingredients in bold for you to make it easier for you to decide which meals might be an option for you and your household.
Eating Well Chicken & Fingerling Potatoes – Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Seasoned Natural (Minimally Processed, No Artificial Ingredients) Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat (Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat, Water, Less than 2% Organic Corn Starch, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Spice), Water, Roasted Carrots, Asparagus, Half and Half (Milk, Cream), Chablis Wine (with Salt), Whole Grain Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seed, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Spices), Less than 2% of Chicken Fat, Chicken Broth, Dijon Mustard (Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Spices), Corn Starch, Olive Oil, Garlic Puree, Salt, Granulated Onion, Spices, Mustard Flour, Xanthan Gum.
Eating Well French-Inspired Chicken – Roasted Seasoned Natural (Minimally Processed, No Artificial Ingredients) Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat (Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat, Water, Organic Corn Starch, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Spice), Roasted Red Potatoes, Roasted Portabella Mushrooms, Green Beans, Wine (with Salt), Carrots, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Onions, Less than 2% of Chicken Broth, Water, Chicken Fat, Unsalted Butter (Cream, Natural Flavors), Garlic Puree, Corn Starch, Salt, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Parsley.
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Beef Merlot – sauce (water, onions, merlot wine, modified corn starch, beef flavor [cooked beef, yeast extract, beef tallow, beef extract, flavoring, salt, sugar, vegetable juice concentrates {onion, carrot, celery}, lactic acid], contains 2% or less of: burgundy wine, salt, canola oil, garlic, butter [cream, salt], flavorings), russet potatoes, green beans, seasoned cooked beef and binder product (beef, water, contains 2% or less of: caramel color, dextrose, seasoning [natural flavor, salt, maltodextrin, dried whey, dried cauliflower, sesame oil], modified corn starch, potassium chloride, potassium phosphate, salt, sodium phosphates, spice extractives), carrots.
Evol. Fire Grilled Steak Bowl – Cooked Black Beans, Cooked Rice, Bell Peppers, Grilled Seasoned Beef and Binder Product Streak Strips (Beef, Water, Less Than 2% Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Dried Orange Pulp, Vinegar), Cilantro, Canola Oil, Corn, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), Lime Juice from Concentrate (Water, Lime Juice Concentrate, Lime Oil), Garlic, Salt, Spices.
Frontera Chicken Verde Taco Bowl – Creamy Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce (Fire-Roasted Vegetables [Tomatillos, Poblano and Serrano Peppers], Water, Onions, Garlic, Salt, Corn Starch, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Cream, Jalapeno Peppers, Cilantro, Cane Sugar), Seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast (Chicken Breast, Water, Contains Less than 2% of: Sugar, Olive Oil, Isolated Soy Protein, Salt, Garlic and Onion Powder, Potato Starch, Black Pepper), Cooked Grain Blend (Water, Brown Rice, White Rice, Red Rice, Amaranth), Fire-Roasted Poblano and Yellow Bell Peppers, Chayote Squash, Green Beans, Caramelized Onions, Cilantro.
Not Frozen – Fresh Quasi-Paleo Meals at HEB
Although this is an article focusing on frozen meal options, we’ve added in a couple of fresh options that are almost Paleo (but not quite), just in case you need to pick up a fresh and easy dinner from HEB in a pinch.
HEB Meal Simple Salmon with Lemon Feta Potato and Green Beans – atlantic salmon (color added through feed), lemon feta potatoes (potatoes, water, virgin olive oil, canola oil, garlic puree, salt, lemon juice concentrate, spices, parsley, lemon peel,natural flavoring, xanthan gum, feta cheese [pasteurized milk, salt, cultures, enzymes, powdered cellulose {anticaking}], garlic, rosemary), oiled green beans (green beans, water, sunflower oil, dehydrated [parsley, thyme], natural garlic flavor, soybean oil), za’atar seasoning (salt, thyme, marjoram, sumac, oregano and sesame seed, not more than 2% of: sunflower oil), rosemary sprig.
HEB Meal Simple Garlic Pesto Atlantic Salmon Portion with Broccoli – Unfortunately, there was no list of ingredients on HEB, but the webpage does state that included allergens in this meal are fish and milk.
National Paleo Meal Companies Offering Delivery to the US
Whilst we appreciate that there are currently some quasi-Paleo frozen meals currently on sale at HEB, it’s understandable that these meals aren’t going to be a suitable option for those who use a Paleo diet in order to manage symptoms of AIP or other health problems.
For this reason, we’ve also compiled a list of our most trusted Paleo meal delivery companies that ship meals all over the United States, which takes the worry out of finding Paleo-compliant meals, and can be ordered from the comfort of your bed.
Paleo on the Go
Paleo on the Go have excelled throughout the Covid-19 pandemic by continuing to put out great Paleo meal options that are completely AIP-friendly. For those that don’t know, AIP stands for ‘auto-immune protocol’, which is a stricter version of the Paleo diet. Using the AIP approach can be really beneficial for those individuals who have autoimmune problems such as thyroid issues, skin problems and arthritis, to name a few.
Paleo on the Go rotates their menu on a seasonal basis, which keeps your meals interesting (but always tasty), as well as ensuring strong relationships with local farmers and suppliers. All in all this results in nourishing meals that gets you feeling your best!
Examples of Paleo meals that you can expect through the winter months at Paleo on the Go include Turkey Tetrazzini, Chicken and Dumplings, and Savory Hash Breakfast Bowl.
Another benefit to ordering from Paleo on the Go? They deliver to hard to reach states such as Hawaii and Alaska.
To find out more, head to: https://paleoonthego.com/
Here is a video of me unboxing my latest Paleo on the Go order:
Eatology
Based right in Texas, Eatology is a Paleo meal delivery service that also use a method called the Zone Diet to maximize the benefits of eating their meals. The Zone Diet essentially separates the main parts of your meal into ‘blocks’, which are macro-balanced to improve your energy levels and stop you from getting hungry.
The great thing about Eatology is that they also have family platters available to buy for only $45 each. Each platter serves up to 6 people, so if you wanted to, you could separate these platters into individual servings for only $7.50 each.
You can order as a recurring subscription, or, if that doesn’t work for you, Eatology also gives you the option to order single meal packages. These options are both great depending on your preference; either get a weekly delivery, or stock up your chest freezer!
And because Eatology is also based in Texas, it means that you’ll get the added perk of supporting a local business!
To see what Eatology have on offer, head to: https://www.eatology.co/
Eatology is offering a 20% off promo for our readers (works for first & all later orders), use code “ZACHPALEO” at checkout
Trifecta Nutrion
If you are looking for 100% organic Paleo meals, Trifecta Nutrition might be a good fit. They offer free delivery to all areas of Texas and the southwest with their Paleo meals plans.
They tend to focus specifically on meals designed for athletes and those hoping to get in shape. Many of their testimonials and endorsements are from famous athletes.
But the basics of their meals are fairly simple, all organic simple ingredients with nutritionists helping to design the menu. With their Paleo plans, this means high quality grass fed meats and wild seafood and organic vegetables.
To learn more about getting Trifecta meals delivered straight to you see:
The Good Kitchen
The Good Kitchen have gained popularity recently due to the inclusion of their healthy, Paleo (and Whole30) frozen meals at many participating Walmart stores. In fact, you may have already seen some of their meals at your local Walmart, but did you know that they also have an online delivery service?
The Good Kitchen boast gluten-free, clean-eating, Paleo, ketogenic, autoimmune protocol and Whole30-approved meal options, all of which can be ordered on a weekly, bi-weekly or even monthly schedule according to your needs. Meals aren’t priced based on the meal itself, instead they’re priced based on the number of meals you buy per order, meaning that you’ll pay betwen $11 and $14 per meal. One time orders include 20 meals and cost $249 ($12.45 per meal).
You can also cancel or pause your subscription service at any time, so if you do get to go away on holiday anytime soon, you don’t need to worry about wasting food or getting someone to wait in for a delivery.
To see what’s currently on The Good Kitchen’s seasonal menu, check out:
http://thegoodkitchen.com
The Good Kitchen is offering a 15% discount for our readers. Use promo code “mypaleos” at checkout for 15% off your first order.
I made a video of unpacking a recent TGK order:
Final Thoughts
It’s always a little bit disappointing to find a large grocery store that doesn’t have any Paleo meal options available, but the good news is that most retailers are interested in customer feedback. It’s always worth enquiring at your local HEB about the possibility of Paleo products being stocked in the future, because the higher demand there is, the more likely they will be happy to meet it.
However, in the meantime, we hope that this article has been informative and has given you some insight as to what’s currently on offer at HEB (even if it is just the quasi-Paleo options). Hopefully you’ve also found that there are a number of national Paleo meal delivery companies that would happily deliver to your area on a regular basis.
As always, if you’ve found a frozen Paleo dinner at your local HEB that we don’t know about, please let us know!
