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Oven Ready Meals – Are They For You?

by Tazim Damji

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Over the past several years, premade meals have grown in popularity. They are ideal for those busy people with demanding lives. Our jobs, children, and other activities can take precedence over meal preparation. So does the concept of oven-ready meals appeal to you? Read on.

A prepared meal plan delivery service will cook the meal, package it, and deliver it to you. You then refrigerate or freeze it, depending on the plan, and then cook the meal when needed.

Because of our daily schedules, fast food and takeout have become very popular. But is the sacrifice of nutrition and healthy eating worth it? Most would say no. A prepared meal plan allows you to customize your eating to your palate and nutritional need.

Oven Ready Meals – Are They For You?

People today are comparing takeout food, fast food, and premade meal plans to determine which is a better option for them. In most cases, the premade meal option is the better option.

You may wonder how prepared meals differ from the frozen meals or TV dinners purchased at the grocery store. Most of the prepared meals are made just prior to shipping, so they are significantly fresher which will be reflected in the taste. They don’t sit on the shelves or freezer in the grocery store, most are free from preservatives, excessive salt, and higher quality ingredients are used.

Oven ready meals from premade or pre-assembled meal plans are an alternative to fast food or takeout meals. In most cases, the meals are high-quality and can be healthy.

Different types of meals are available based on your preferences. If you prefer not to do grocery shopping or planning, some meals will send fresh ingredients along with instructions. From no prep to fully prepared, there is something for every taste and nutritional requirement.

Why are people choosing the convenience of a prepared meal system?

  • The main reason is that it’s a timesaver. You can save many hours each week, no longer having to meal plan, shop, prepare, or clean up.
  • You have reduced waste. How often do you buy food at the store, then get too busy to prepare it? It then becomes garbage. If this sounds familiar, the reduction in food waste can save you money.
  • All of the prepared meal services available today have many options. You can get precisely what you want, when you want it, at a price you can afford.
  • As we discussed earlier, prepared meals are healthier than fast food or takeout. Many specialize in healthy meals.
  • You can customize your food options based on your nutritional needs, food preferences, and other factors.
  • Clean up is a snap! Some meal systems require that you cook using your utensils, but many are just warmed up and enjoyed, meaning much less clean up.

Here is a sample of the types of meals you can choose from when opting to try a prepared meal delivery plan.

  • Chef’s Choice
  • Diabetes-Friendly
  • Fresh and Ready
  • Gluten-Free
  • Keto
  • Lean and Clean
  • Mediterranean
  • Organic
  • Paleo
  • Pescatarian
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Many of the plans allow you to mix and match for variety.

If you want to break the fast food or takeout habit, you have many options. Meal delivery services can provide you with a variety of healthy, prepared meals designed to save you time and money. These meals come to you fully prepped, require almost no work, and help you to eat a healthier and more balanced diet.  

Bon appetit!

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Tazim Damji is a permaculture gardener and certified holistic nutritionist from Vancouver, Canada. She is passionate about photography, vegan food, and gardening. Read more posts by Tazim. Visit her food and adventure blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Connect with Tazim via Twitter or on Facebook .

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