"Let's just say I eventually had to buy a deep freezer to support my obsession." — Dr. Ryan Greiner, MD
We love that kind of commitment. That’s why we’re handing the mic to Dr. Greiner for our new series, Doctor's Orders. Read on to see why this physician recommends a "weekday challenge" of oats, smoothies, and grain bowls to his patients and uses them to fuel his own busy life.
Today, as I made my Golden Harvest smoothie and took that first sip, I found myself reflecting on how lucky I was to stumble across Frozen Garden about seven years ago. I’ve probably had thousands of their smoothies at this point, and the reasons are simple: they’re healthy, they taste amazing, and they come from a genuinely good company owned by regular people who care about their customers and their products. I love their manifesto: “Healthy eating shouldn’t be a full-time job. And it definitely shouldn’t taste like cardboard.” Couldn’t agree more.
I’m a physician, so I live in the world of health and wellbeing every day — for my patients and for myself. Just the other day I had a patient struggling with poor appetite from necessary medications. She didn’t have the energy or willpower to chew through each meal, and nothing tasted good. I ended up telling her about Frozen Garden. I said, “It’s easy, you can drink it, and it tastes great.” When I checked back later, she had already ordered a sample pack. I’ve recommended Frozen Garden to dozens of patients over the years — people wanting to eat healthier, lower their blood pressure, lose weight, simplify their life, and do it all with real, wholesome food. Did I mention they taste great? 😊
I remember when Frozen Garden released their overnight oats. They sent me samples to test. I’ve always been an oatmeal guy — boiling water every morning, waiting 10 minutes for them to cook, then cool down, then adding extras, then cleaning it all up. I did it because it was good for me… but it was a chore. Then I tried their overnight oats. Perfect solution: fiber, whole grains, nuts, herbs, and more. Of course, I still added a little brown sugar — sweet tooth forever.
Then came the grain bowls. Again, they sent samples. And again — fantastic. Grab some pre-cooked chicken breast, chop it up, toss everything in the microwave for a couple of minutes, and you’ve got a full meal. Fiber, nutrition, great taste — another winner. So now there’s this full lineup that lets you eat healthy, avoid the grocery store, and feel genuinely satisfied. I still cheat on weekends. 😊
There are plenty of “smoothie” companies out there, and I tried most of them before finding Frozen Garden. The words that came to mind with the others were: bland, too thick, nothing organic, expensive, no variety, and honestly, a lack of real food culture. It’s been great watching Frozen Garden grow, expand their variety, and stay true to their mission. Let’s just say I eventually had to buy a deep freezer to support my obsession.
A couple of months back, I reached out to Frozen Garden and asked if I could contribute to their blog — talk about their products, health in general, and why their ingredients fit so well with my lifestyle. True to their culture, they were gracious and invited me to bring my story and knowledge to their community. So here I am — a regular guy with a lot of medical knowledge — wanting to share my experience and excitement for this healthy food.
If you haven’t tried their products, or if you’re thinking about committing to a more consistent Frozen Garden routine, my challenge is the “weekday challenge”: seven days of overnight oats in the morning, smoothies for lunch, and grain bowls for dinner. As your gut shifts, you feel lighter, healthier, more energetic — and you still get the satisfaction of food that tastes great. And don’t forget to personalize it. I add protein powder and a little peanut butter to my smoothies, something sweet to the overnight oats, and chicken or fish to the grain bowls. Have fun with it and enjoy the benefits of clean, healthy eating!
– Dr. Ryan Greiner, MD
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