Type: Prepared meals | Cost: $10.99 to $14.99 per meal, plus a $19.95 shipping fee | Availability: Delivery to the contiguous United States.
How it works: BistroMD was founded by a medical doctor and offers meal plans catered to weight loss, diabetes, heart health, menopause and more. They also have gluten-free, keto-flex and vegan programs. Meals are prepared fresh but then frozen before they are shipped to you.
Nutrition: Each BistroMD meal is designed by a dietitian to ensure it is nutritionally balanced and optimized, and most meals have 500 milligrams of sodium or less (and are also calorie-conscious). BistroMD specifically offers a Heart Healthy program with a robust menu. All meals on the Heart Healthy program have an average of 6 grams of fiber, 3.5 grams of saturated fat or less, 5 grams of added sugar or less, and 600 milligrams of sodium or less. Plus, they are cooked with mainly olive oil and prepared by chefs. Complete nutrition facts are available for each meal on their website when you order. Another standout is that the food is free from artificial ingredients, trans fats and refined sugars, and the service has a comprehensive banned ingredients list.
What testers said: If you’re looking for a service that provides medically-tailored heart-healthy meals straight to your home, this is likely the best option out there. And if the Heart Healthy plan doesn’t meet your specific needs, the service has a team of in-house registered dietitians who can create a custom diet program for you. I appreciate that BistroMD meals are not only balanced and satisfying but also science-backed.
Testers loved that the dishes required no prep work, which helped improve compliance with sticking to the diet. “The meals were very filling for an average of approximately 360 calories each. I loved how convenient they were,” one tester said. “The salmon and BBQ beef meals were my favorite. I don’t usually fix salmon, so it was nice to enjoy a convenient, healthy meal.” Another noted the helpful weight loss tips and nutrition advice available on the brand’s website. “Good quality of food, interesting variety and good taste. Plus, I actually lost weight.”
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