Making The Most Out Of Meal Services

Let’s face it – many of us lead extremely busy lives, and are challenged in preparing healthy meals for ourselves each and every day. While there are ways to make that process easier (See Five KISS Steps for Easy Meal Prep http://www.fit-fab.com/finding-your-fit-fabulous/five-kiss-steps-for-easy-meal-prep), sometimes it is nice to have something in the fridge that you didn’t make and that is ready to go. Enter the meal service.
There are lots of meal services out there, some better than others, but there are a few common themes among them. First, because they are preparing food in large quantities, the quality is not likely to be the same as if you prepared it yourself. Second, the sodium content is likely to be higher than if you prepare your own food. Third, portion sizes from most meal services are not appropriate for most people, and need to be adjusted to meet your particular needs. Finally, even if a meal service is advertised as “healthy” does not mean that it is low calorie, so make sure you take a close look at the ingredients and the nutrition for each product you select.

For these reasons, I do NOT recommend using a service or plan that doesn’t give you control over what you can order. Order from the a la carte menu based on your goals and needs, portion your meals correctly, and enjoy having a night off from cooking!