When it comes to client success in nutrition coaching, the most carefully crafted meal plan is only as good as its execution. Many health and wellness professionals know the frustration of seeing thoughtful guidance fall short in the real world. Clients start out motivated, but quickly run into logistical roadblocks that prevent them from following through.
Clients get busy, work late, forget their list at home, or simply don’t have time to shop for unfamiliar ingredients. Nutrition compliance is about more than willpower – it’s often about access, convenience, and the ability to act on expert advice without friction.
That’s where the new Instacart integration comes in. It streamlines the final, often-forgotten step in meal planning: getting the groceries.
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You’ve been there: you provide a client with a meal plan tailored to their preferences, lifestyle, and goals. They’re excited – at first. But then comes the grocery list full of unfamiliar ingredients. Life gets busy. The list sits forgotten. The plan never really gets off the ground.
Even the most motivated clients can feel overwhelmed by the time and effort required to source the ingredients they need. This gap between planning and action often becomes the biggest barrier to nutrition success, and without the right ingredients in hand, even the best plans can’t deliver outcomes.
The integration between That Clean Life and Instacart eliminates this barrier by making it easy for clients to turn their meal plan into a grocery order – no guesswork, no extra steps. With a few clicks, clients can import their grocery list into Instacart, select their preferred store, and get everything delivered to their door (or ready for pickup).
By removing the friction between planning and purchasing, practitioners can boost adherence and help clients follow through with confidence. It’s one of the most effective ways to simplify nutrition guidance while driving better results.
To explore more strategies that keep clients engaged and on track, check out our guide on top client engagement strategies.
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Through That Clean Life, practitioners can share personalized meal plans that include detailed grocery lists. With the Instacart integration enabled, clients viewing their shared plan can click the Shop button to open a grocery ordering interface directly within their plan view.
This step allows them to choose their country and preferred brands before generating a custom Instacart shopping link.
Once clicked, the Shop Plan button loads the full list of ingredients into Instacart, pre-selected and ready to review. Clients can then choose a supermarket, view item details, substitute products, remove ingredients they already have, and finalize their cart for delivery or pickup. It’s fast, intuitive, and fully integrated with the TCL ecosystem.
Start by creating a personalized meal plan within That Clean Life. Once it’s complete, you can share it using protocols or program modules in Practice Better, or by toggling plan sharing on to generate a unique link.
Before copying the link or embedding it in a protocol, set permissions for what your client can view and interact with. You can allow edits, enable imports/exports, and include health insights and nutrition facts. These settings ensure your client has the right information and flexibility for success.
When clients open the link or protocol, they’ll see options for Plan, List, and Shop. The List tab shows a breakdown of ingredients based on recipe selections. Clicking Shop launches the Instacart integration, allowing clients to move directly into the ordering process without leaving the plan.
This feature eliminates one of the biggest client barriers: shopping. When you remove the logistical friction, clients are more likely to act, stick to their plans, and see measurable improvements. That leads to higher satisfaction, greater trust in your services, and more consistent results.
It also reduces your follow-up workload. Instead of chasing down why a client didn’t follow the plan, you’ll have more time to review progress, provide support, and refine strategies – all backed by real-life adherence.
For clients, the experience is seamless and empowering. Once they receive the plan link or protocol, everything they need – meals, ingredients, and a grocery list – is right at their fingertips. With just a few clicks, they can shop the plan, choose their store, and get everything delivered or ready for pickup on their schedule.
The interface allows full customization. Clients can:
This level of control means they can tailor their experience to their budget, dietary needs, or shopping preferences – without disrupting the nutritional integrity of your plan.
The Instacart integration is especially powerful for clients who need simplicity and structure:
In each case, the integration supports follow-through by reducing the number of decisions and steps clients need to take on their own.
Technology continues to reshape how health and wellness services are delivered – and expected. Integrations like this one are no longer a “nice-to-have,” but a key part of client-centered care. When you offer simple, tech-enabled solutions, you increase engagement, reduce drop-off, and stand out in a competitive market.
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The Instacart integration isn’t just about groceries – it’s about making healthy habits more achievable in a world full of distractions and barriers. As more practitioners embrace tools like Practice Better and That Clean Life, this kind of seamless support becomes a cornerstone of modern wellness delivery.
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Ready to try it? Once you've created a plan in That Clean Life, toggle on the sharing feature, set permissions, and copy the link into a Practice Better protocol, module, or email. Then, share the how-to video with your client to walk them through the process.
In minutes, your client can have a fully customized grocery cart ready for delivery – and a much better shot at nutrition success.
Combining Practice Better and That Clean Life gives you the tools to create, deliver, and support personalized nutrition plans that stick. If you’re not yet using this integration, sign up today and start offering a more connected, client-friendly nutrition experience.
To learn more about how these two powerful integrations work together, check out our interactive demo.
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