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Meal kits offer healthy and sustainable food options, and many companies provide organic meal delivery. These may help people to avoid fast foods, which often contain added salt, fat, and sugar.
Please note that the writer of this article has not tried these products.
All quotes are provided by Nutrition and Fitness Market Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, and Freelance Health and Nutrition Writer Rachel Link, MS, RD, who received free meal kits from these services.
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The following table compares the meal delivery services in this article. All services offer anytime cancellation and the opportunity to skip weeks as required.
Cost per serving
Cooking time
Delivery area
Green Chef
$11.99
3 to 40 minutes
contiguous U.S.
Sunbasket
$9.99 to $25.99
30 minutes
contiguous United States (except for Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico)
Meal delivery services save people the time and effort they would otherwise spend planning what to cook, shopping for ingredients, and preparing meals from scratch.
These services often allow customers to choose online from a weekly menu of fresh meal options. These come in the form of kits that a person uses to make a meal or ready-made meals that require little to no preparation.
Services with premade meals are useful for people who are unable to prepare and cook their own meals. Meal kits with instructions are a good way for people to learn new cooking skills and ideas.
Most online meal delivery services allow people to customize orders to suit their dietary needs. For example, options for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, keto, and gluten-free diets are often available.
Some people prefer organic foods because they believe that their production is sustainable. A 2019 study found that meal kits have a lower carbon footprint than store-bought meal ingredients, as they limit food waste and excess packaging.
Can people lose weight with meal delivery?
Most meal delivery kits include fresh and minimally processed ingredients. Researchers have linked the consumption of processed foods with the onset of health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Eating a balanced diet can also lead to good overall health and, in turn, may help with weight management.
Some evidence suggests that eating organic foods has potential health benefits. However, the authors of a 2017 review of studies comparing the health benefits of organic and conventional foods conclude that there is still uncertainty about the significance of any beneficial properties.
Further research into the benefits and risks of organic foods is necessary.
People may wish to consider the following when choosing a service:
Certifications: People may wish to ensure that the company they use has U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certifications to ensure that the ingredients or food they receive are organic.
Diets: People could make sure the company they use caters to their dietary requirements.
Amount of meals: People could check that the company they choose offers the right amount of meals and serving sizes for their needs.
Cost: People can ensure that the meal delivery service is within their budget.
For people who want the convenience of premade meals and prefer eating organic, there are other options.
Some people prefer to make big batches of their favorite meals using store-bought organic ingredients, which they can then freeze in portions for easy reheating. It is also possible to premake and portion oat bowls, smoothies, snacks, and soups.
People with friends or neighbors who have similar eating preferences could suggest batch-cooking a few meals each and sharing them around.
If meal delivery services are the most appealing option, other companies are available, although they are not organic. Some alternative brands include Purple Carrot and HelloFresh.
No, HelloFresh does not offer organic produce. The company advises that it instead focuses on the best looking and tasting food.
HelloFresh acquired Green Chef in 2018.
While most meal delivery services offer nutritious food, it is important to check the nutritional value of the meals before placing an order.
People could aim for a well-balanced diet. Websites such as MyPlate can help guide people in building healthy eating habits.
A 2022 research review found that people who ate organic food were at a moderately lower risk of obesity in comparison to those who did not consume organic food. However, more research is necessary to determine the impact organic food has on a person’s eating habits.
Meal delivery services may help people lose weight. These services provide portion-controlled food directly to a person’s door, which may help in reducing the amount a person eats.
However, it is important to look at a meal’s nutritional information and calorie content when deciding which meals to order. A person may aim to eat a well-balanced diet.
People may wish to check that the company uses USDA organic certified ingredients.
Some companies may only use organic ingredients in some of their dishes. People can read the company’s FAQ page carefully to ensure they are happy with the amount of organic meals the service offers.
Organic meal delivery services address a growing desire for healthy, fresh, and interesting food that is quick and easy to prepare. The market is growing rapidly, and it is becoming easier for consumers to find a suitable service for their lifestyle.
It is worth comparing online reviews for different brands. People can look for objective sites and blogs that do not have an affiliation with any meal delivery companies. These sources should provide unbiased opinions on the pros and cons of different organic meal delivery services.
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