Meal prep services have grown in popularity in the last several years, and it’s not hard to see why. Here are 4 benefits of having a meal prep service handle some of your meals.
Time-Saver
Think about how much time you spend preparing meals. Some meals are easy to make, others (the more healthy ones, usually) can take an hour or more to prepare! That doesn’t include all the time it took to shop for ingredients, clean up, etc.! When you invest in a meal prep service, it saves you time in the kitchen and at the store. Just think, you could have a fully cooked, healthy meal on the table in less than 5 minutes!
Cost-Effective
Fresh, home-cooked meals are, no doubt, the most cost-effective meals out there. But who has the time or energy to cook all of their meals at home? Unfortunately, hitting a fast-food restaurant or grabbing a frozen meal to pop in the oven when you get home from work feels like the cheapest option in the moment. But the dollars you spend on those grab-n-go meals can add up fast, and they are rarely filling, causing you to snack later and spend even more money.
One of the best aspects of a meal prep service is how budget-friendly it is. When you pay for a ready-made, healthy, fresh meal, you avoid impulse buys and cheap “filler” meals. This is much easier on your wallet in the long run.
Healthier than Fast-Food
Convenience often comes at a cost. Nine times out of ten, the cheaper the meal is, the less healthy it is too. It’s so easy to hit the drive-through line just so that we can call dinner done, but these unhealthy meals can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other diseases long-term, so is the convenience really worth it?
Being busy is a part of life, so when you need to outsource a meal or two each week, you should be able to do that guilt-free. This is why meal prep services are becoming so popular because you can have a filling, healthy meal ready for your family in minutes.
Less Effort
When you make meals at home, you have to make shopping lists, meal plans, go to the store, put the groceries away, meal prep, and then clean up after each meal. We’re exhausted just thinking about it!
When you get a meal prep service to do the work for you, you’re investing in yourself. Instead of slaving away over a stove or washing a bunch of dishes, you can play with your kids, finish that house project you’ve been working on, or spend some quality time with your spouse. Less effort going into meal prep means more energy to do the things you love.
| DINING OUT | COOKING |  | |
|---|---|---|---|
 TIME | ~1.5 hours Per meal | ~1 hour Per meal | ~90 seconds! Per meal |
 COST | ~$14 + tip Per meal | $8 Per meal | ~from $8.50 Per meal Additional % savings with plans |
 EFFORT | Travel time, parking, wait time, meal prep and service | Planning, shopping, preparation and cook time | Dietitian curated meals delivered to one of our convenient locations |
A meal prep service that saves you time and energy, is cost effective, and provides your family with healthy meals (hint hint: we do!) is a win all around. Fit Five makes it possible for you to eat healthy without breaking the budget.