Top 5 Meal Delivery Services to Try

Sometimes, after a long day, the last thing you want to do is plan a meal, shop and cook something up– whether for yourself or your family. Lucky for you there are now lots of great alternates to fast food. Numerous meal kit services have arisen to fill that niche and some offer really tantalizing alternatives. Better yet, they bring meals right to your door.

Following is a quick recap of some well-known options to help you make your pick. Find the one that suits your taste buds and dining habits—and save time too!

For First-Timers

One of the most popular services is Blue Apron. It gives you many menu items once you select a meal plan. Those meal plans include several options such as one for vegetarians and a wellness plan with nutritionist-approved, carb-conscious recipes per NBC News. ¹

For Cheap Eats

If you’re pinching pennies (and who isn’t these days), EveryPlate is definitely one to consider says CNET ². It’s only $5 per serving and meals are tasty, hearty and come in good-sized portions. According to CNET³, a website dedicated to helping people make smart buying decisions, EveryPlate keeps overhead costs low by offering just eight easy meal kit recipes.

For the Health Conscious

Looking for specialized meal kits with high-quality ingredients and organic produce? NBC News⁴ recommends Sunbasket. It has 10 different meal plans to suit a variety of dining preferences including Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Diabetes-Friendly. There is even a Fresh & Ready option with single-serve meals you can just heat and eat. To keep things fresh, NBC News⁵ suggests you mix and match from the company’s rotating menu.

For the Best Tasting

The dinner prep is fast (Freshly offers pre-made meals you can eat in under 5 minutes) and the food tastes great. It’s flexible too. You can get from four to 12 meals weekly, and each is a single serving and chef-prepared. With 30+ items to browse covering a variety of diets like gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based and carb-conscious diets, chances are good according to CNET⁶ you’ll find one that suits your needs.

For Gluten-Free

From smoothies to soups to noodle bowls, Splendid Spoon has a wide variety of healthy meals on their menu and it is all gluten-free per CNET.⁷ They even offer a breakfast plan and lunch options if that’s what you’re looking for, and plans with low-calorie soups for customers that have digestive issues.

Tips For Safe Meal Delivery

According to CNET⁸ and Britanny Saunier, executive director at the Partnership for Food Safety Education, shoppers should take the following commonsense precautions to ensure their food is delivered safely. CNET⁹ and PFSE recommend that you:

• Ask questions before you order so you understand the company’s safety standards

• Arrange for delivery when someone is home in case you need to refrigerate items right away

• Look for stickers on perishable foods to alert you if the items need to be refrigerated or kept frozen

• Check for bruises or damage on fresh fruits and vegetables

A tasty, convenient meal is only a call or click away. And remember, many of the options listed here offer discounts and promotions so check in frequently and order whatever sounds good to you.

Sources

1. “8 Best Meal Delivery Services In 2022, According To Experts” NBC News, last accessed November 22, 2022,  www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-meal-kit-delivery-services-ncna1287814
2. “Best Meal Kit Delivery Services for 2022” CNET, last accessed November 22, 2022,  www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-meal-kit-delivery-service/
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