Frequently Asked Questions

At the heart of Healthy Tiffin is not just the concept of eating healthy but immersing in the authentic joy of traditional Indian cuisine. Every meal we serve is a festivity of culture, health, and sustainability. Your health is our paramount concern. We meticulously balance each meal to fulfill daily nutritional needs—protein, vegetables, healthy carbs, fiber, good fats, and probiotics, all while keeping the calorie count between 450 to 650 per serving. Drawing from the time-honored cooking techniques our ancestors passed down through generations, we strive to evoke a sense of authenticity and nostalgia with our meals.

Our approach is a tribute to the diverse and vibrant flavors of India, carefully maintaining the authenticity of each dish while adapting them to fit a health-conscious lifestyle. This means we consciously avoid the excessive use of oil and spices that can overshadow the natural taste and nutritional value of the ingredients.

For majority, we do not use nuts in our food with the exception of couple of curries. It is  marked on our menu whenever used. **Please email us before ordering to ensure your dietary restrictions are met.  We do top our raita with healthy seeds like flaxseed, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppy and sesame for added dose of nutrition. Please email us to know more details of any specific item on menu before ordering,

We do not use any refined oils. We have no fryers. We only use organic cold pressed coconut oil, olive oil, cold pressed organic mustard oil and ghee. 

Most of our desserts are naturally sweetened by the fruit or with addition of medjool dates.  We use only low glycemic maple syrup and khand/unprocessed jaggery (without sulphites)  in extreme moderation to add sweetness with much needed iron and satiation

Following ayurvedic principles we strive to source local in season organic or non-gmo produce. This not only helps in delivering food that's as close to its natural state and in the ripest form (maximizing nutrition) but also reduces our carbon footprint, aligning with our commitment to sustainability. 

At HT we believe ones emotions pass into the food they cook. Our team does a small prayer before we begin cooking and we listen to spiritual music all day. Cooking is a spiritual journey and a huge responsibility to serve the community with food that blesses their body and soul. After all food is the primary medicine. We take our time and cook food on low to medium flame to ensure the nutrition and integrity of ingredients is maintained, just like Indian mom's never compromised on cooking techniques to maximize nutrition for their family.

Moreover, we steer clear of microwaves, freezers, and fryers, emphasizing the importance of freshness and natural flavors. By avoiding these appliances, we ensure that the food retains its nutritional profile and taste, just as it would in a traditional Indian kitchen. This not only helps in delivering food that's as close to its natural state as possible but also reduces our carbon footprint, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.

Healthy Tiffin's philosophy extends beyond just serving healthy meals; it's about reviving the traditional eating habits of India, where food was not just consumed for sustenance but celebrated for its diversity, taste, and nutritional value. Our menu is a reflection of this philosophy, offering a variety of dishes from different regions of India, each with its unique flavors and health benefits, wrapped in a box that brings a sense of comfort and nostalgia to the modern dining table. 

In essence, Healthy Tiffin is not just about eating healthy; it's about experiencing the joy of traditional Indian cuisine in its most authentic and nutritious form, making every meal a celebration of culture, health, and sustainability.

• Local organic or non-genetically modified produce and pantry

• Fresh food homestyle ( no freezers, no reheating)

• No fryers. According to Ayurveda, 'Fatty fried food' aggravates all three doshas and biocharacteristics

• Only low glycemic khand/jaggery, maple syrup and honey used as sweeteners in moderation. According to Ayurveda refined sugar upsets all three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) and can cause the formation of āma. 

• Slow cook on low to medium heat (no microwave)

• Delivered same day within 3 hours. According to Ayurveda, food should be consumed at most on the same day. We also deliver before 7.30 pm to encourage early eating and space time between dinner and sleep.

• No leftovers, menu changes daily. Leftover food is considered Tamasic (mode of ignorance) in Ayurveda and hence, its consumption can make you lazy and lethargic. Ever wonder why we need coffee or tea to get the day going?

• Steel Tiffins and ECO plant based containers ( reduce carbon footprint and risk of health hazard with long term use of plastic containers)

• Healthy seeds, amla, herbs, spices and many other ayurvedic recommended products used to add health benefits in our daily tiffins.

Embracing the rich tapestry of regional Indian cuisine, our rotating daily menu celebrates our diverse culinary heritage. From cleanse foods to vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, there's something to tantalize every palate. Customers have the freedom to customize their meals with their preferred dishes from our daily menu, featuring detox temple foods like 100% Ragi rotis, daals, powerhouse lentils, and Finger Millet khichadi’s, as well as beloved classics like Goan fish curry, Kerala Moilee, Bombay Kheema, Bengali Maach, Kashmiri Rogan Josh, Awadhi Korma, Bihari Choka, Gujarati shaak, Rajasthani sabzi, and Marathi Usal. 

Help us serve you better by putting in your weekly order by Sunday 10am. Our weekly menu is out every Friday 10am

It not only helps us plan resources and produce (procured daily) but also focus on improving our service.

Our Monday to Friday meals are packed with enough nutrition to support your weekend binge while our team rest and recoupes with their family. Weekends are for social's, family cook time, a much needed break that is fundamental to a holistic and healthy balanced lifestyle.  

For weekend order extra Tiffins on Friday

Our meals are homestyle curated to ensure you get your complete dose of nutrition during the week. With our Tiffin we hope to take the stress out of your workday by providing nutritious, balanced meals amidst the demands of busy, stressful lives for working individuals and couples in Bay Area.  No cookware to wash, no hours in the kitchen, no last minute grocery or fast food consumption...just warm fresh meals delivered just like you would make it for your family. Hopefully some precious time left for the more important things in life.

It not only brings in nostalgia but also an opportunity to be more sustainable and healthy. Steel is the safest non reactive, no-toxic metal. 

Our double walled custom tiffins with bpa free lids maintain food temperature so that once you receive it all you do is open and eat. If you plan to eat later or save some for next day, instead of microwaving we recommend you place them opened without lids in a warming drawer or in a conventional oven at 170 degrees in a tray filled with little water. 

We request you return the tiffin during the week when you receive orders to keep our delivery costs low so we continue to pass on those benefits to you!

All pending empty steel tiffins and pickup up on Saturday 10am-6pm, a text is sent notifying you eta of the driver. Please leave them outside your door Friday evening with a note if you dont plan on being home. 

Please rinse them with water and keep them on the porch if it is a safe neighborhood. We then send them to our warehouse to be thoroughly washed and sanitized.

Thank you for supporting our green initiative.

As much as we would love to accommodate requests we cannot guarantee an exact slot due to traffic and the number of deliveries in your zone on any given day. We try to deliver most orders between 4pm-7pm. As we garner more customers in your neighborhood, we will be able to narrow our delivery time further. 

A text with link to track your driver is sent once the Tiffin leaves the kitchen. Our logistics team is working daily to improve and add better visibility and accuracy. 

NO!  At Healthy Tiffin, we embody the Japanese philosophy of Kaisen, emphasizing continuous improvement, while also embracing the practice of no tipping. We firmly believe that our ultimate reward is seeing you enjoy better health and well-being. Your valuable feedback and reviews serve as catalysts in our mission to foster a healthier community, one wholesome meal at a time.

Fresh and warm meals, expertly delivered to your doorstep by our trained dabbawalas, epitomize our commitment to quality and punctuality, all without any hidden fees or expectations of tipping.

We thrive on feedback, do WhatsApp or text us what you think of HT and how we could better serve you. Help us grow in your neighborhood through our refer a friend program to increase density to your zone and further reduce delivery window and also reduce carbon footprint.

All our staff is serve safe certified food handlers and our self owned facilities are health department approved (no shared cloud kitchens or unlicensed home kitchens). We follow HACCP rules and conduct regular inspections to ensure highest sanitary standards are met. 

All our produce is procured from local farms and cooked same day avoiding the need for freezers that can further cause cross contamination. Our menu changes daily ensuring only fresh cooked meals are delivered to you.

We have a separate section and team to process vegetarian meals. Our tiffins and cookware are also separate to ensure no cross contamination. Our vegetarian meal team are pure vegetarian themselves, following the code of our homegrown vegetarian kitchens of separate "chullah" aka cooking area, above and beyond those set by HACCP health codes. 

All empty steel tiffins and pickup up on Sunday, then sent to our warehouse to be thoroughly washed and sanitized.

We invite you to experience the magic of our open kitchen concept, where you can witness our daily culinary creations firsthand! Stay connected with us on Instagram @myhealthytiffin for a live feed of our kitchen activities every day.