The Founder
Hi there! My name is Holly, and this is Blaire, my 2nd, whose birth inspired Restorative Roots (formerly Mama Meals).
My first pregnancy I prepared a ton for the birth but mostly ignored postpartum. I ate what I thought was “healthy” like cold smoothies and salads, then splurged on junky stuff from friends and family, which left me constipated and feeling blah all the time.
Then stumbled upon the book The First Forty Days, by Heng Ou, and learned new mamas should eat warm, soft, cooked, easy-to-digest foods like soups, stews, and broths.
When I got pregnant with Blaire I was SO EXCITED to do things differently. I cooked and froze 60 meals following principles from Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and Nourishing Traditions by Weston A. Price.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!
Every meal left me feeling nourished, safe, and like I was being wrapped in a warm hug. This postpartum felt so much easier even with a toddler running around, and ZERO constipation! Plus all my husband Eric had to do was heat up the food!
I cooked for a few friends who gave me similar feedback and it became obvious this was something the birth world truly needed, so Mama Meals was born, November of 2021, in our home kitchen.
Our Family
Growing up my husband Eric and I were chronically sick. Eric, our CEO (aka Chief Papa) dealt with headaches, ear infections, horrible allergies, and more, and I struggled with seemingly constant gut issues. Doctors visits were the norm, and the answer always seemed to be another pill.
When we met back in 2011, we watched the documentary Food Inc which really opened our eyes to the food system.
We started trading junk food and nights out at the bar for organic food and nights in watching food documentaries and drinking kombucha. Our physical and mental health underwent radical changes, and we felt called to help others take control of their health.
Eric published books on nutrition and cooking while I started blogging about organic food and non-toxic living. I started making our own soaps, toothpaste and cleaning products, and we slowly adopted a less-wasteful lifestyle.
Today we live in Orange County, practice respectful parenting, eat organ meat, go to the beach, have friends over for ice baths, homeschool, exercise, and of course love helping others!
Our company
At Restorative Roots, we believe the path forward starts by going backward—back to the wisdom of our ancestors, who knew that food could do more than just satisfy hunger. It heals.
The right food, anyway.
Rooted in practices like Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Weston A. Price, we craft meals designed to nourish mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Restorative Roots meals are a lifeline during a vulnerable and tender time. Our recipes forego cold, raw, and dry foods in favor of warm, soft, and easy-to-digest meals that promote postpartum recovery.
We use organic, gluten-free, pasture-raised, and regenerative ingredients because it matters.
Each meal is made to replenish, restore, and energize you with every bite. Real ingredients, lovingly prepared, and tailored for the unique needs of new mamas.
Real nutrition = real nourishment. It’s obvious, isn’t it? And yet, it feels radical.
Restorative Roots is more than a meal service—It’s about giving moms the tools to heal in a world that often overlooks or overcomplicates their needs.
It's a movement to spread the sacred power of food and simplicity, while honoring mothers, families, and our planet.
By partnering with farms and producers committed to regenerative practices, we are voting with our dollars to support a healthier, more sustainable food system. We also work closely with doulas, midwives, and birthworkers that honor the sanctity of childbirth and motherhood.
When you order Restorative Roots, you’re not just doing a wonderfully supportive thing for yourself and your family, you’re taking part in a new paradigm. One that prioritizes care over convenience, preparation over shortcuts, and support over solitude.
We are ushering in a better world for ourselves and the children being brought into it. For generations to come, one meal at a time. With a whole lot of love.
Our Core Values
Ancestral Wisdom: The wisdom of our ancestors is timeless and a guiding light at Restorative Roots. Eat real food, honor the land, and care for your village.
Simply Efficient: As the famous philosopher William of Ockham said, ‘it is vain to do with more what can be done with less’. We keep it simple, look for win/win, and always try to make things easy.
Lead with Love: There is no power greater than Love. we lead from the heart, stand tall, and trust the process. we give each other grace when things go awry, and strive to be the best versions of ourselves.
Pour From a Full Cup: We prioritize self-care and work-life-balance so we can show up and feed as many mamas as possible.
Empower Moms: If you want to change the world, start with mom. She’s the foundation of a strong family unit and needs a village around her. We’re here to be part of her village.
Regenerative Forward: We support regenerative agriculture wherever possible. Currently our meat and rice come from regenerative farms.