My Review of the KetoFLEX 12/3 Meals by Trifecta

By Julie Gregory, Chief Health Liaison for Apollo Health

First, I’m thrilled that Apollo Health has partnered with Trifecta, a nationwide leader amongst science-based meal delivery services, to offer KetoFLEX 12/3. We chose Trifecta because of its strong commitment to health through the use of clean, functional nutrition, with a record of proven scientific outcomes. Trifecta was founded with a mission to combat the chronic disease crisis by making nutritious food convenient. Their impact is backed by research, including the groundbreaking Stanford University Twin Study, and they proudly support clinical studies at institutions such as Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Harvard University-Mass General Brigham, Ohio State University, Emory University, and the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. 

We recognize the need to make KetoFLEX 12/3 easier to execute, more accessible, and affordable. Especially when starting our whole food diet, many people struggle to source clean ingredients, prep, and cook them, only to wind up with hours of clean-up. Trifecta has taken the hassle out of KetoFLEX 12/3, which is arguably the most important strategy in the protocol, enabling all of us to refocus our efforts on other aspects of the protocol. I’ll share the pros, the cons, and what you can do to make this opportunity even better. 

THE PROS: GOOD STUFF

Meals   I’ve been able to sample many of the meals, which are absolutely delicious. It’s hard to pick a favorite as they are all amazing. For me, it’s a tie between the Mediterranean Chicken, with the most amazing sauce loaded with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and a smattering of sweet potatoes, or the Mexican Barbacoa Beef, which is mouth-wateringly tender (with just the right amount of spicy) accompanied by perfectly seasoned broccoli and tomatoes. Other options include the Buffalo Chicken Bowl, Kung Pao Shrimp Stir-Fry, Romesco Steak, Korean Glazed Chicken, Jerk Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, and more. You can actually taste the quality of their proteins; they’re that good. I really appreciate that each component is cooked to perfection so that when you reheat, everything is done at the same time. The seasonings and sauces of each meal beautifully complement the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) that we ask you to add on after reheating. (Pro-tip: Add up to 4 Tbsp to help you reach ketosis. Research shows high polyphenol EVOO also improves brain structure, function, and cognition.)  

Their containers can hold around two cups of delicious non-starchy vegetables. However, my favorite part is that they also offer fully prepared multi-servings of extra delicious vegetables (Asian Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans, and Broccoli) that you can add on to make heartier meals and to help reach your 6 to 9-cup daily goal. My airline pilot husband (who’s a food snob) travels a lot, and these are my new go-to for when he’s away. Between us, he likes them too and has even been known to sneak a few.

Quality of ingredients   While the industry as a whole is moving away from sourcing clean ingredients (including our previous supplier which no longer offers organic), Trifecta is moving in the opposite direction with a commitment to further improve. Currently, all of their vegetables are non-GMO, chemical-free, and grown in nutrient-dense soil. About 50% of their produce is fully organic, with the “Dirty Dozen” as a priority, and they aim to reach 75% by the end of the year. Their animal proteins are all raised humanely, are sustainable, pastured, or grass-fed and finished when possible, and never receive hormones or antibiotics.

Ease of ordering   It’s so easy! Order by Friday and get it the next Friday. All shipments are express delivery using the carrier that has the best performance in your local area. You can pause or cancel at any time, and they even have a money-back guarantee.  

Packaging   Each meal arrives flash-frozen in a vacuum-sealed container for peak freshness that makes the meal look small, but when you transfer it to a plate, it’s surprisingly plentiful. Because the food is not exposed to air, it stays fresher longer. You can safely leave them for seven days in your refrigerator or freeze them (for up to three months) upon arrival and pull them out as needed. The top film comes off easily, making transferring the food for reheating a breeze. I love that the entire box and all components are 100% recyclable.   

THE CONS: NITPICKING

More variety   Their KetoFLEX 12/3 offerings currently include 11 entrees with three veggie add-ons. I’d love to see more options, including some with low mercury wild-caught seafood. It would also be great to add a few vegan entrees for our 100% plant-based friends. We’re also pushing for KetoFLEX 12/3 breakfast options featuring their amazing egg bites (paired with heaps of non-starchy vegetables) if they can switch to an approved A2 cheese.

Added Sugar   Like our previous supplier, several of the meals have a very small amount  (between 3 to 4 grams/less than a tsp) of added natural sugar from apple juice concentrate. This hurts when stevia or monk fruit could add the same amount of sweetness with zero carbs, but it especially stings because no juice of any kind is allowed on KetoFLEX 12/3. They’ve vowed to switch to our approved keto sweeteners once we demonstrate a certain sales volume.

More Veggies   As many of you know, KetoFLEX 12/3 replaces grains with six to nine cups of colorful, non-starchy vegetables daily. While some of the meals contain a full two cups (container maximum) of cooked vegetables, some fall short. We’ve made it easy to overcome this shortfall with the Veggie Bundle. By adding this to your order, you can easily and deliciously ensure that you’re meeting your goal.

Plastic containers   In a perfect world, we’d love the trays to be made from fully compostable hard cardboard … but even some of those contain “forever” chemicals. Trifecta uses recyclable white plastic (safer than black) BPA/BPS-free containers. During the production process, food is never added to the container until it is fully cooled, greatly minimizing any risk of chemicals leaching from the plastics. Additionally, our instructions advise consumers to transfer the food to a heat-safe glass or ceramic plate before microwaving. 

How You Can Help

First, let me share how we got here. We were recently forced to switch providers for our KetoFLEX 12/3 meal delivery service when our previous supplier notified us that they planned to stop using organic ingredients and would begin adding white potatoes, grains (like pasta), fruit juices, etc. In other words, they were planning to stop offering KetoFLEX 12/3.  

After searching the marketplace, we wanted to work with Trifecta because they held our same values for clean ingredients to heal chronic diseases. Once we described our diet in painstaking detail, they searched their database for meals (from other menus) that were KetoFLEX 12/3 compliant, and we found our first eleven entrees. Most are completely aligned with KetoFLEX 12/3, but a few are 99% of the way there. The news gets even better as they are willing to create a 100% compliant KetoFLEX 12/3 line once we can prove to them that there is an audience for brain-healthy meals. Based on our previous sales, we think we can meet their volume demand, and we humbly request your help to get there.

At Apollo Health, we’re on a mission to ease the burden of dementia, one person at a time. We’ve seen first-hand the life-changing benefits of the clinically proven Bredesen Protocol and the foundational diet that it’s built upon. If you think a KetoFlLEX 12/3 meal delivery service could make a difference for you or a loved one, we want to help you. Try it out with 50% off your first delivery using the code Apollo50.