In this hectic world, it’s easy to forget about the food pyramid and just turn to whatever fast food chain is on the next corner. Honestly, even Martha Stewart is probably too tired at the end of the day to prepare a health-conscious, yet satisfying meal at home.

Cue Rhiana Glor, founder of Healthy Creations, a meal assembly business based in Encinitas that literally cooks your healthy meals for you, has been cooking for her entire existence, creating her own recipes and encouraging people to eat a healthy diet. When Glor graduated from Bauman College of Natural Foods in 2001 with her Whole Foods Chef certification, she was on a mission: to help people live healthier lives through natural foods.

The Healthy Creations formula is almost too easy. Select your meals online, leave an ice-filled cooler on your front porch, and when you get home it will be filled with healthy meals complete with simple cooking directions.

The menu, which changes monthly, boasts organic, locally-grown produce, whole wheat and gluten-free grains, a ban on processed sugars, and meat and poultry that is thoroughly free-range/hormone-free/grain and grass fed.

Okay, so the food is healthy. But is it too healthy? In other words: does it pass the non-icky taste test? With options like Mojo Shrimp Fajitas marinated in lime and chipotle, Mediterranean Chicken Pasta with Artichokes and Olives, and Mahi Steaks with chile-herb infused olive oil – all gluten-free – I’d say this menu passes the taste test.

The prices, almost absurdly low, reflect Glor’s dedication to getting people on the health food bandwagon. For a meal of 4-6 servings, including a main entrée with sides, the price is around $30, which comes out to about five to seven bucks per plate. I challenge you to find a better value than that.

Dessert doesn’t have to be unhealthy, either! Now in its second year, Healthy Creations is celebrating its anniversary by opening its brand-new Healthy Creations Bakery. The menu features naturally-sweetened, gluten-free desserts, of course, along with some raw and vegan options and a variety of breads baked fresh. Breakfast and lunch will be served in the bakery as well, including soups and salads. Indulge responsibly with the Pear Breakfast Tart, Agave Sweetened Hot Chocolate, and frosted cupcakes. We’re most excited about the Gluten-Free “Twinkies”.

Healthy Creations and the new Healthy Creations Bakery are located on North El Camino Real in Encinitas. For orders and more info, please visit healthycreations.com.