Healthy Meals Delivered

Obesity is a problem in the United States and many people are attempting to take action against it. The Internet has aided these people by providing a means of advertising healthy meals that can be delivered right to your home. This service is provided for those who desire to obtain a nutritionally sound, prepackaged food without the hassle of determining correct portion sizes, nutritional needs or calorie count.

History

• The home delivery of healthy meals has grown substantially since approximately 1997. Approximately 10 percent of people seeking to lose weight in the United States participate in this type of program. They enjoy the fact that there is a great assortment of allowable foods that they may eat and still achieve their weight loss goals. People like the fact that they are allowed desserts and snacks.

Facts

• The meals provided in these programs contain the correct nutritional balance and take the mental work and worry out by figuring it out for you. There is no need to count your calories. You follow the meal program and the appropriate calorie count is established. Portion sizes of these meals are the recommended single serving. This combined with exercise will help you to lose weight. You can have your meals delivered for a month at a time or for several months. With some companies like Nutrisystem, desserts and snacks can also be purchased and delivered.

Function

• The main function of this type of meal delivery is for weight loss or weight maintenance. Delivered meal programs offer a well-balanced diet. The calorie count of these healthy meals is generally between 1,200 and 1,600 calories. This figure is estimated to include desserts and snacks. Some meal plans are low in fat, carbohydrates and sodium. Some plans also offer additional meal choices, such as meals for diabetics and vegetarians. Purchasing these meals is convenient using online ordering or telephone ordering. Generally, included in these programs is counseling should you have any questions or need guidance.

Types

• The most popular companies that take part in the delivery of healthy foods are Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers and BistroMD. These companies have a solid reputation in the healthy meal delivery industry, and have been approved by the USDA due to providing appropriate nutrition and successful weight loss results.

Benefits

• All you have to do is grab a meal out of your refrigerator and throw it in the microwave. The calorie count is figured out so that if you follow the outlined diet plan you will lose weight. The portion sizes are calculated to a single serving so there is no overeating. You do not have to shop at the store for your food so time is saved in that area as well. The cost is moderate, but many have found it to be worth it as it aids them in weight loss and convenience.