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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Food/Party Ideas, Healthy Living/Eating, Kids & Parenting · September 16, 2015

What Happened When I Tried Blue Apron Meal Kit Delivery


What Happened When I Tried Blue Apron Meal Kit Delivery

Meal kit delivery programs and subscription boxes are all the rage these days. So many of us are living busy lifestyles, but want to offer healthy, home cooked meals to our families. Meal kit delivery services offer the best of both worlds—meals that are prepped and ready for you to cook that take 30 minutes or less, and your family gets a chance to eat a well-balanced meal instead of opting for takeout.

With my travel schedule (and my loathing of grocery shopping), meal kits had me at hello. I’ve been wanting to try them for the longest, and finally settled on Blue Apron. They offer fresh ingredients and recipes that are new to us but not too crazy for my family to try. The promise of new recipes and no repeats also piqued my interest because we tend to get bored easily when it comes to food.

Once I received my first shipment of two dinners complete with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions, my daughter and I decided on the BBQ Roast Pork with Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, and Quick Pickles. Everything was pre-measured and ready for me to get to cooking, and I wasted no time preparing our feast.

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Out of the box, I noticed that the ingredients were quality and featured organic items. That made me happy.

I began following the instructions with the roasted pork and prepared it first.

BBQ Roast Pork

The fresh ears of corn had me smiling, as I removed the husks and washed them, then cut them in thirds as instructed. Then it was onto the oven for them alongside the roast pork. So far, so good.

Then it was onto the pickles. Unfortunately, the cucumber I was sent was very small—not like what had been pictured, and not enough for a family meal. One strike.

Blue Apron Quick Pickles

Once I began the pickling process for the cucumbers, I focused on the potato salad. In this instance, there were plenty of potatoes, but not enough sour cream for the “sauce”. It was hard to coat all of them, and my potatoes didn’t end up like the ones in the photo.

Blue Apron Potato Salad

The meal itself took about 45 minutes from start to finish and came out rather well. My daughter didn’t care for the pork too much, but enjoyed the veggies.

Blue Apron Roast Pork

Blue Apron Meal

I like the concept of having a meal kit and taking the guess work out of what to cook every night, but I feel as though there wasn’t enough of some of the items to make it a full meal for a family. So I am on the fence about continuing with another week because at $69.92 for two meals, not having enough to go around isn’t worth it.

So, in terms of my overall thoughts about Blue Apron, here it goes:

Pros: Convenient, fresh organic ingredients, interesting recipes that are simple to follow.

Cons: Pricey, and short of some of the items included in the “family” plan. Some of the recipes may not be likable for developing palates.

Also, because Blue Apron is delivered to your home and has fresh ingredients and meats, if you aren’t home all day, this could cause a problem since everything needs to be refrigerated (for the most part).

What happened when I tried Blue Apron Meal Kit Delivery? The verdict is still out on this one, and since I have another meal waiting, I will give it another shot.


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  1. Janice says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I’ve given thought to something like this… appreciate your giving it a breakdown.

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    • The Cubicle Chick says

      September 16, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Not sure if this would work for you because you travel so much, and they have set delivery days for this area. I do think that it would also be an asset for you, one less trip to the grocery store. Perhaps you could do a trial run.

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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