Meal Planning Options To Help Transform You Into Your Greatest Self
So I often hear from clients, how can I get healthy meals without cooking or meal prepping for the week? As many know, the actual planning and cooking are often the hardest part and what many people may struggle with on their path to transforming into the greatest version of themselves.
The goal is to consume healthy meals with the macronutrients needed to reach your health goals. So how can one do this if time and preparation are of the essence? Luckily, there are options out there for those who struggle with actually preparing meals, which can be a common theme for many of us, with busy schedules and being on the go.
So you ask- What are some of those options to help people on their journey to transforming into the greatest versions of themselves. Is there such a thing?
Aside from hiring that personal chef, you know the ones that many celebrities have, that will cook up all of the tastiest, nutritious meals you love, there are a few other practical options. If this personal chef luxury is not an option, and you don’t mind paying a little bit (yes, this option is truly affordable and not outrageously priced), there are several options.
What are some of these options you ask? There are three I am going to hone in on today: Hello Fresh, Blue Ribbon, and Factor 75 are my top three.
So, what do we know about each and how they may benefit you.
Let’s take a little look at some of the pros and cons of these meal delivery services and see what is so unique about each and how they may provide a valuable service for your needs.
HelloFresh is a meal delivery service that prices each meal about $8-$11 per meal and is a German publicly traded meal-kit company based in Berlin, Germany and founded in 2011. It is the largest meal-kit providers in the United States and also has operations in Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, Sweden and Western Europe. How does it work?
With HelloFresh, whether you are cooking for yourself or feeding a household, HelloFresh offers flexible plans to match your lifestyle. If you need to cancel, change meals, or skip a week, this can be done too. The meals average around $9.00 per person and you can choose the number of people – ex: 2 people 3 recipes per week. Each week you will get step by step recipes with nutritional information and fresh, premeasured ingredients to cook up delicious dinners without the hassle of going to grocery store and creating your own recipes.
The benefits of HelloFresh is there is no commitment, you can cancel any time or skip a week here or there. The meals pride themselves on being delicious, simple, flexible, stress-free, dietarily diverse with no waste. All ingredients are packed with special ice packaging and insulation so your food keeps cool until you cook. No Steroids, growth hormones, or chemicals and preservatives which promotes all natural whole foods based eating.
Blue Apron is the second meal delivery service which has become widely popular. It is an American ingredient and recipe meal kit company based out of New York City founded in 2012. This meal delivery service allows you to choose from an ever-changing mix of meat, fish, Beyond Meat, WW Approved, Diabetes Friendly recipes and health-conscious recipes.
Similarly to HelloFresh, Blue Ribbon offers meat, fish and vegetarian options and the meal kits contain all the ingredients needed to coo 3 meals each feeding 2 people complete with recipes with step by step photos.
Blue Apron also offers plans to feed 4-6 people as well as a vegetarian meal plan option. Delivery times range from 8 am-8 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. Some meal options are Green Goddess Furro and Avocado Bowl, Honey Teriyaki Talapia, and Tahini Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato ranging from $7.49-$9.99 per meal.
Factor 75 is the third meal delivery service where you can get healthy, chef-prepared meals delivered to your doorstep. You are able to pick your meals depending on how many people and meals you desire each week. Gourmet chefs do the prepping and cooking so you have time to devote to everything else with free delivery to your doorstep. Heat, eat and enjoy with no prep and no mess.
These meals are fresh and never frozen and include specialty based meals such as Ketogenic, Low Carbohydrate, Low Calorie, and Plant Based options with recipes that include Mustard Salmon with Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spicy Turkey Pablano, and Stuffed Pork Tenderloins are among several.
Although priced between $11-$15 per meal, depending on how many meals you order. The more meals you order, the less the price! Factor 75 is a good choice for those with dietary restrictions who have had trouble finding suitable options.
Overall, meal kit delivery services are good options to try out or dabble in to experiment with new recipes or a reliable way to make sure you consistently get the fresh, ingredients and recipes that you need to create those healthy, well-balanced meals that will help you lose weight, stay healthy and keep transforming into the greatest version of yourself.
Keep on pushing and persevering over all obstacles and never stop!
Stay positive, set your intentions and put them out into the Universe, and never give up on your dreams.
You can lose the weight, feel great and keep transforming into the greatest version of yourself! Contact Nutrition Wellness at 901-321=5033 to get on your way to becoming your best Self!
