Seed Oils & Inflammation
Linoleic acid from seed oils drives oxidative stress and has been correlated with increased IBD symptoms.
Source: Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, 2022
For people healing their gut
The Only Meal Built
to Heal Your Gut.
Pre-cooked, organic, heat-and-eat meals for every stage of gut healing. No seed oils. No preservatives. No compromises.
No Risk, Just Good Food
Chronic gut disease is a growing epidemic
60–70 Million Americans
Are Suffering
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76.4%
of U.S. adults have at least one chronic condition. Chronic inflammation contributes to ~60% of all deaths worldwide.
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IBD up 46%
from 2006–2026. An estimated 2.4–3.1 million U.S. adults live with IBD — rates rising fast.
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No real solution
Existing pre-packaged meals still contain seed oils, preservatives & gums that worsen gut conditions — not help them.
"I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at 19. I was bedridden, 119 lbs, and unable to find clean food that actually helped me heal. So I built it."
The Science
Why Food Is the Foundation
The gut microbiome — the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microbes lining your digestive tract — responds directly to what you eat. Seed oils trigger intestinal inflammation. Artificial preservatives disrupt the gut lining. Gums like carrageenan and xanthan have been linked to increased gut permeability ("leaky gut").
Whole, organic foods — anti-inflammatory proteins like grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken, fermented vegetables, and fiber-rich plants — support mucosal healing, reduce inflammatory markers, and help restore a balanced microbiome.
Organic vs Conventional
Organic foods contain significantly lower pesticide residues, which have been shown to disrupt gut bacteria composition.
Source: British Journal of Nutrition, 2014
Grass-fed Beef
Higher omega-3 fatty acids and CLA, both anti-inflammatory and beneficial to gut healing.
Source: Nutrition Journal, 2010
Gut-Brain Axis
70–80% of the immune system resides in the gut. A compromised gut lining affects energy, mood, immunity, and inflammation.
Source: Clinical & Experimental Immunology, 2008
Fermented Foods
Stanford (2021): a diet high in fermented foods increased microbiome diversity and decreased inflammatory proteins significantly.
Source: Wastyk et al., Cell, 2021
Bone Broth
Rich in collagen, glycine, and glutamine — nutrients that directly support intestinal wall repair and reduce gut permeability.
Source: Clinical Nutrition Reviews
Three Tiers. One Mission.
A System Built Around
Your Stage of Healing
01
RESET
Herb Roasted Chicken
For: Active flare-ups
Anti-inflammatory, ultra-digestible whole foods to help the gut heal without additional stress. Grilled chicken breast with roasted butternut squash and zucchini in a savory herb blend.
Key Ingredients
- •Antibiotic-free chicken breast
- •Roasted butternut squash
- •Steamed zucchini
- •Fresh herb blend
- •Gluten-free
02
REINTRODUCE
Beef Stew
For: The recovery phase
Wider variety of gut-safe organic ingredients for those who have stabilized. Tender grass-fed beef with sweet potatoes, carrots and onions in a savory herb broth.
Key Ingredients
- •Grass-fed beef
- •Sweet potatoes
- •Carrots
- •Onions
- •Slow-simmered herb broth
03
FORTIFY
Steak & Herb Potato Bowl
For: Long-term wellness
Nutrient-dense meals with fermented elements and prebiotic fiber for optimal long-term gut health. Grass-fed steak with roasted herbed potatoes, asparagus and fermented vegetables in a garlic herb drizzle.
Key Ingredients
- •Grass-fed steak
- •Roasted herbed potatoes
- •Asparagus
- •Fermented vegetables
- •Garlic herb drizzle
All meals heat-and-eat · Labeled by tier & ingredient sourcing · Vacuum-sealed, refrigerated · 14–21 day shelf life · Sold in retail health food stores
Market Opportunity
A $26.7 Billion Market —
Largely Untapped
$26.7B
U.S. digestive health market (2026)
$53B+
Projected market size by 2035
8.85%
Annual growth rate (CAGR)
60–70M
Americans affected by digestive disease
$283M
SoCal gut health retail market — our launch target
Gen Z and Millennials are the most label-conscious consumer generation ever. They read ingredient lists. They avoid seed oils. They are actively seeking products that align with their health values — and they are our core buyer. The premium health food segment in retail (Erewhon, Sprouts, local co-ops) is growing faster than conventional grocery. Low Steaks is purpose-built for this channel.
Competitive Landscape
No One Else Does What We Do
| Feature | Low Steaks | Factor 75 | Trifecta | Kevin's |
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| 100% Organic Ingredients | ✓ | ✕ | Partial | ✕ |
| Zero seed oils / preservatives | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Gut-specific tiered system | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Retail shelf distribution | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heat-and-eat convenience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
No competitor combines full organic integrity, a gut-healing tier system, and retail accessibility in one product.
The Team
The People Behind the Meals
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Nick Amparan
CEO & Founder
Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2022 at age 19. After becoming bedridden at 119 lbs and medication-dependent, he rebuilt his health through whole, organic, anti-inflammatory food. Now medication-free. Studies Marketing Management at Biola University (Class of 2027) and built Low Steaks to give others the tool he wished he'd had.
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Juan Sierra
COO & Co-Founder
Team lead at Walt Disney Corporation's Blue Bayou Restaurant and Café Orleans — two of the most operationally demanding food service environments in the world. Brings elite-level food operations, kitchen management, and team leadership to Low Steaks.
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Trent Souterre
CFO, CTO & Co-Founder
Finance major at Biola University (Class of 2027) and the founder of 5 other startups. Brings financial modeling, systems thinking, and startup scaling experience to the CFO and CTO role at Low Steaks.
Future Vision
Where We're Headed
Gut-Optimized Snacks & Desserts
Extending the Low Steaks brand into the snack aisle — premium quality, delicious taste, quick convenience. All products meet the same 100% organic, zero-seed-oil standard.
- • Nutrition bars (sweet potato, raw honey, organic marshmallow)
- • Bottled & canned gut-repair drinks (probiotic tonics, bone broth blends)
- • Heat-and-eat gut-friendly desserts
Cycle-Sync Meals for Women
The biggest future expansion: pre-made meals tailored to every phase of the menstrual cycle, available in retail. The first gut-health brand built around women's biology.
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Menstrual
Iron-rich, anti-inflammatory, comforting
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Follicular
Light, fresh, hormone-supportive
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Ovulatory
Peak energy, fiber-rich, antioxidant-packed
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Luteal
Magnesium-rich, PMS-easing, calming
Our Foundation
Built on Faith
A note from Nick
When I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at 19, my whole life was turned upside down. I was bedridden for nearly a year and a half, weighed 119 pounds, was in and out of the ER, and almost lost my colon. I didn't know what the future would look like — but through the toughest moments I was reminded that God is still faithful.
Before I got sick, I called myself a Christian, but I wasn't fully living it out. Getting sick shook me to my core and brought me back to the things that truly matter. It taught me to be completely dependent on Jesus. Through nights of depression and despair, I remember telling God: "If you heal me, great — but even if you don't, I will still praise you." In that moment I realized He would use this for something bigger than myself.
Through Low Steaks we want to share God's glory by helping others reach the same kind of healing I have. This isn't medical advice, and everyone's body is different — but we believe God gave us certain foods, plants, and natural medicinal properties for a reason. We pray over every meal we make and place Scripture on every package. Low Steaks is about more than physical well-being; it's about spiritual health too.
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
"For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come."
"Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and belongs to God, not yourself, so honor Him with it."
"So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
Faith in Practice
Scripture on every package
A verse printed on every meal — a small reminder that healing is more than physical.
Prayed over in the kitchen
Every batch we cook is prayed over before it leaves our hands.
Serving Christ through good food
Honest ingredients, honest work — made to honor God and nourish people.
Resources & Citations
The Research Behind the Food
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Simopoulos, A.P. (2002). "The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids." Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 56(8), 365–379.
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Swann, O.G. et al. (2020). "Dietary fiber and its associations with depression and inflammation." Nutrition Reviews, 78(5), 394–411.
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Sonnenburg, J. & Sonnenburg, E. (2021). "Diet-induced alterations in gut microflora..." Cell, 184(4).
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Wastyk, H.C. et al. (2021). "Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status." Cell, 184(16), 4137–4153.
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Benbrook, C.M. et al. (2013). "Organic production enhances milk nutritional quality..." PLOS ONE, 8(12).
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Daley, C.A. et al. (2010). "A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef." Nutrition Journal, 9(10).
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Vighi, G. et al. (2008). "Allergy and the gastrointestinal system." Clinical & Experimental Immunology, 153(S1), 3–6.
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Bischoff, S.C. et al. (2014). "Intestinal permeability — a new target for disease prevention and therapy." BMC Gastroenterology, 14(189).
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Levine, A. et al. (2022). "Dietary guidance from the International Organization for the Study of IBD." Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 18(6), 1381–1392.
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GBD 2017 IBD Collaborators (2020). "The global, regional, and national burden of inflammatory bowel disease." The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 5(1), 17–30.