I looked at Meal Delivery plans. This is what I found. There are a lot of meal delivery services to choose from, but which ones are healthy? Options include Hello Fresh, Home Chef, Freshly, Sunbasket, and Blue Apron to name a few. Here are some factors to consider:
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Do you want to cook, or do you want the meal to
arrive fully prepared ready to heat and serve?
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If you want to cook, is time a factor or the
number of pots and pans required?
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Do you want vegan, vegetarian, lactose free,
gluten free, low sodium, low calorie, organic?
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Number of servings needed.
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Do you want leftovers for another meal?
· Cost
If you want to do a little cooking yourself, but don’t want
to feel overwhelmed, my top choice is Hello Fresh. Here are some
positive and one negative fact about Hello Fresh:
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The meals are easy to prepare and take 30 mins.
to make without too many dishes
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They taste delicious
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You can choose 2 or 4 person plans and the cost
is $8.99 + shipping/svg.
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Calorie smart, vegetarian, and family-friendly
options
The downside is that some of the meals are high in sodium (more than 800 mg. /svg. and are not recommended for anyone with high blood pressure.)
My second choice is Sunbasket. They offer meals you
need to cook, or you can try their ready to heat meals.
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The meals range from easy to prepare to
complicated, or you can try a single serving ready-to-heat meal
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The cost ranges from $11-$13.00 + shipping/svg
(Definitely more expensive than Hello Fresh.)
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Meals are composed of primarily organic food,
and can fit any meal plan including diabetic, Mediterranean,
and vegetarian
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There are many add-on items you can order such
as coffee, olive oil, snacks and soups
The downside is the cost, and if you have or are a picky eater, some of the recipes are quite gourmet.
My third choice is Home Chef. They offer meals that
you need to cook, or you can purchase oven-ready meals.
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The meals are easy to prepare with plenty of
options
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They are good for families because you can
easily modify them or double the protein
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Cost is $9-$18/svg (some cuts of meat and
seafood are more expensive, however there is no shipping charge if you spend
$45 or more
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There are quick-fire meals that only take 15
mins. to prepare
The downside is that some of the meals lack creativity, and use
too many dishes. There are also not many vegetarian options, and some of the
meals are too high in sodium (over 800 mg.)
So, if you want to take a break from preparing every meal yourself, or buying expensive high-calorie take-out food, then a home delivery meal service is terrific. Let me know if you try one of the top 3 choices. I am rooting for you! Lisađź’–
