Best Healthy Meal Delivery Service (2025): Healthy Eating Has Never Been Easier

BistroMD is a prepared meal delivery service with a focus on doctor- and dietitian-formulated meals for specific health needs. For instance, BistroMD offers plans for heart health, diabetes, menopause, and weight loss, as well as vegan, gluten-free, and keto programs. 

Registered dietitian Perry Nix is a fan of this approach. “BistroMD recognizes that weight loss isn’t easy and that an ‘eat less, exercise more’ approach doesn’t work for everyone,” she says. “Instead, these meal plans focus on fueling your metabolism, stabilizing your blood sugar, and keeping you full and satisfied so you can burn more calories and utilize energy efficiently.”

Perry warns, though, that very low-calorie diets can stall weight loss over time¹. It’s important to make sure you’re not eating too little as you try to lose weight, which may sound counterintuitive but can lead to a significant slowdown of your metabolism.

Lauren Strong, certified personal trainer, GGR staff writer, and product tester, sampled a variety of BistroMD meals. Ultimately, she gave the service 4 out of 5 stars for taste, saying it’s “pretty darn good for these being both health-conscious and frozen.” 

She agrees with Perry that the portion sizes could’ve been a little more generous, rating them a 3.5 out of 5. “This is the drawback to this meal service,” she says. “Most meals are under 400 calories, with most being in the mid-300s. I just don’t think that’s enough for active folks.”

However, Lauren pointed out that while BistroMD suggests thawing out the food the night before, she only did this once, and never had an issue. BistroMD earns 5 out of 5 for preparation.

If you’re looking for something with larger portion sizes, we recommend trying Fuel Meals.

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Whatever your dietary needs—dairy-free, low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein, soy-free, nut-free, low-calorie, pescatarian—Hungryroot can make healthy eating easier for you. My favorite thing about Hungryroot is that it really gets to know you through the get-started quiz. It’s the most in-depth assessment I’ve seen across meal prep companies. 

Kate Meier, GGR Head of Content and product tester, also gives an affirmative nod to the quiz, saying she appreciates Hungryoot’s commitment to allowing subscribers to customize their meal plans. You can also use Hungryroot for groceries, with add-ons like fresh produce, extra protein, and sauces and dips. She does admit the process is a little confusing at first because of the combo of groceries and meal kits with recipes, rating the ordering process a 3 out of 5 initially. 

In the end though, Kate loved the food, giving Hungryroot a 5-out-of-5 rating for taste and a 4.5-out-of-5 for ingredient quality. “Everything is so fresh, and you don’t need to do any seasoning because most foods are prepared already for you with spices,” she says. “Everything is high-quality; they use humanely raised meat and dairy, and a lot of organic fruits, vegetables, and grains/grains. I did have some things, like a bell pepper mix, that weren’t organic. However, in terms of quality, everything is so fresh and crisp.”

According to registered dietitian Perry Nix, Hungryroot is filling a gap left by most other meal delivery services. “Hungryroot helps you find the best plan for your dietary needs and preferences,” she says. “They include groceries and recipes made without common food allergens like soy, nuts, shellfish, and eggs, which is hard to find in other meal service plans.”

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You can read more in our full Hungryroot review.

If you’re looking for pre-made meals that don’t require any assembly, you may want to consider BistroMD, our pick for the best overall healthy meal delivery service.

Fuel Meals specializes in creating pre-made, heat-and-eat entrees with well-balanced macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) that can support people during their weight loss journey with a good amount of customizations available for people with certain dietary needs. “The meals are high-protein, low-fat, and include a moderate amount of carbs,” says registered dietitian Perry Nix. “This balance supports muscle growth and provides enough energy to help you power through your workout.”

Nix points out that most of these meals resemble your traditional bodybuilding meal prep, so you’re going to see a lot of chicken, rice, broccoli, and sweet potato. Like a lot. There’s also a lack of options for vegans and people with certain allergies, so the variety gets a 3 out of 5.

Weightlifting coach Kate Meier and Precision Level 1 Nutrition Coach Nicole Davis tried the meals and scored their meals a 4 out of 5 on taste. “I found myself adding adding vegetables to the meal, or adding a sauce or a spice to get more out of it,” Kate says in our Fuel Meals review.

“I agree with Kate in that some of them I wanted a bit more spice or flavor,” Nicole adds. “The bison burger for instance, the sauce was really good but the actual patty itself was under-seasoned.”

The two agreed that the microwaveable meals earned a 5 out of 5 for prep and cleanup (there’s virtually none), though there were differing opinions on the portion size. Nicole said it was enough for her, while Kate said she felt hungry after eating her meals. They settled on a 4 out of 5 in that category.

The $12-$14 price per meal range is about average for most companies, though we have an exclusive Fuel Meals discount code you can use to save even more money.

If you’re looking for a more affordable option, you may want to consider Factor Meals.

The keto diet—with its high fats and little-to-no carbs—may be one of the most difficult diets to stick to, especially without advanced preparation. Trifecta makes keto dieting easier than ever with prepared, microwaveable keto meals. In fact, Trifecta is one of our top picks for the best meal delivery for weight loss. 

The service’s keto meal plan features dishes like Chicken Bacon Primavera, Chicken Tender Parmesan, and Tex-Mex Chicken. Kate Meier, GGR’s senior director of content and a weightlifting coach, liked the salmon meals and egg scrambles.

Kate and her friend Sarah, who tried the meals for our Trifecta Meal Delivery review, says the taste of the meals was hit or miss, with some being thrown out after one bite and others being reordered because of how good they were. “For context, I eat pretty plainly and don’t use a crazy amount of spice,” says Kate, who rated the taste a 4 out of 5.

You can edit your meals to your liking or have Trifecta’s chef pick them for you, though Sarah went with the latter option and was stuck with meals she didn’t like. For that reason, the ordering process received a 4 out of 5. These meals can simply be microwaved, and they’re ready to eat, earning 5 out of 5 for preparation.

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Registered dietitian Perry Nix ays the meals are well made with a good combination of lean protein, complex carbs, and veggies. “Complex carbs often used in their meals include wild rice and quinoa, both of which provide lasting energy,” Nix explains.

She warns, however, that some of the meals might be too low in calories. “You’ll likely want to add snacks between meals to meet your energy requirements for the day,” she says.

If you want larger meals that are high in calories, Fuel Meals is worth a try.

Thinking of and executing dinner every night can be tiring, especially if you have little ones running around, which is why we recommend Home Chef for parents wanting one less thing to worry about. It’s easily one of the best meal kits because of the wide variety of foods that can satisfy adventurous and picky eaters.

Cooking can also teach your children healthy eating habits from a young age. “Eating home-cooked meals, whether using food from a meal kit or the grocery store, is linked to improved diet quality,” says registered dietitian Perry Nix.

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Our product tester, Emily Chidester, has been using Home Chef consistently since September 2022, and she rates it positively for taste (5 out of 5), ingredient quality (4 out of 5), variety (5 out of 5), and portions (5 out of 5). 

“I’ve tried a few different meal delivery kit services and this is by far the best,” she says. “My husband and I love these meals, frequently getting more than the three we typically order because they are so easy to make and are delicious.” She adds that even on weeks they don’t order a box, they’ll make some of the recipes with store-bought ingredients because they are just that good. 

“The portion sizes are typically perfect, leaving my husband and I both satisfied after eating,” Emily continues. She explains that meal kits can be adjusted to accommodate different serving sizes (two, four, six, or eight) and that there are separate family meals that make four, eight, 12, or 16 servings.

The only real downfall of Home Chef, Emily points out, is that there aren’t really any options for specific meal plans. You can filter by “Vegetarian,” “Calorie Conscious,” and “Carb Conscious,” as well as for “dislikes” that can help you avoid common allergies or dislikes like seafood, shellfish, tree nuts, soy, and gluten.

On the upside, Perry loves that Home Chef creates balanced meal kits with a variety of nutrient-dense ingredients, and also offers premade meals on the weekly menu. It’s the best of both worlds if you’re looking for a meal kit delivery service and a prepared meal delivery service in one—we all have days when a microwave single-serving meal is all we can manage.

Check out our Home Chef review to get our full thoughts on this meal kit service.

If you’re looking for pre-made meals that don’t require cooking, you may want to try a service like Trifecta.

Those in need of chef-crafted vegan meals will love Purple Carrot. Even our product tester, GGR performance editor, and certified nutrition coach (CNC) Anthony O’Reilly found the meals tasty and satisfying, and he doesn’t even come close to eating a vegan diet. 

“Everything was fresh and delicious,” Anthony says, and the portions were “actually quite generous for a plant-based meal service. I always felt full. My favorite was the sloppy Joe (with tofu instead of meat). Considering this was a plant-based meal service I was quite happy with how everything came out.” He gave the service 5 out of 5 points for taste and ingredient quality; and 4 out of 5 points for portion size and variety.

However, Anthony only gave the ease of preparation a 3 out of 5, noting that some of the recipes weren’t as thorough as they could have been. “I always dry-pat my tofu before cooking it, but I didn’t notice that in the recipe,” says Anthony. “It’s not the biggest thing in the world, but a step like that can easily improve your end product—but that’s not something that many American home cooks know.”

Purple Carrot is not just for vegan dieters: It’s also a good choice for individuals interested in exploring more plant-based meals. Thanks to the creative menu and ready meals, customers of this service will soon realize that eating a vegan diet is not as boring, bland, difficult, or nutritionally deplete as some like to make it seem.

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Registered dietitian Perry Nix says, “Purple Carrot strives to make plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable by delivering recipes and ingredients to prepare nutritious meals in your own kitchen.” 

Perry has one callout about the service: “While Purple Carrot does offer some pre-made meals, this probably isn’t the best meal service if that’s what you’re looking for. Their pre-made meal selection is limited, and you’ll run out of options quickly.”

According to Anthony, the cherries on top are that all of the packaging is recyclable, and it was super easy to cancel his subscription—he didn’t even have to interact with a human. That’s a win for introverts and busy people!

Read more in our in-depth Purple Carrot review.

If you want to try a different service that ships you ingredients to prepare yourself, we love Home Chef.

Are you looking for the cheapest meal delivery service? Then, you’ve got to take a look at Factor, where meals start are as low as $11.50. Yes, there are cheaper options out there but they want be as nutritious as Factor meals, formerly known as Factor 75, so this is an area where you have to spend a little more to get good value.

Meals range in calories from 350-900, which registered dietitian Perry Nix says makes it a good option for people with different health and fitness goals. “This wide range in calories makes Factor appropriate for those wanting to lose weight and those who just want to eat more nutrient-dense foods without cutting calories,” she says.

Certified personal trainer and former competitive triathlete Amanda Capritto tested it out for our Factor Meals review and called it “the only meal service I tried that had ample portions” and gave it a 4.5 out of 5 in that category.

“These meals can fill up a triathlete in the middle of a tough training block, so they can fill up just about anyone,” Amanda continues. “Some of these are quite high in calories for one meal (750-800), just something to be cognizant of depending on your goals.”

Amanda was born and raised in Louisiana, so her tastebuds have become accustomed to well-seasoned food (shoutout Tony Chacheres). Her assessment of the food’s taste was “Better than OK, but not great.” She rated it a 4 out of 5. “I think my expectations were a little too high due to all the rave about this brand,” she says. “I can make better food for sure, but the convenience makes the ‘just-decent’ taste more tolerable.”

One thing she couldn’t complain about was the ease of cooking and cleanup, since there wasn’t any. These are microwaveable meals, so they get a 5 out of 5 in ease of preparation.

For another great healthy meal delivery option, Fuel Meals is worth considering.

Although the paleo and autoimmune protocol (AIP) diets aren’t meant to be followed long-term, there are few meal delivery options for people who want to stick with it for a while. That’s where Paleo on the Go comes in.

“Paleo on the Go doesn’t lock you into a subscription, which is ideal for anyone starting an elimination diet that won’t last more than several weeks,” says registered dietitian Perry Nix. “Few other meal delivery services cater strictly to paleo and AIP diets, so Paleo on the Go definitely fills this gap in the meal service arena.”

We had former paleo dieter Frieda Johnson test out this service, and she says it’s on par with the foods she made herself, earning it a 5 out of 5 on taste (only five companies received such marks in our testing). “I will note that most of the meals recommend reheating in the oven, not the microwave, and this really does make a difference; the only meal I was disappointed by was the one that I microwaved,” Frieda adds. “I highly recommend using the oven! It takes longer but is worth it.”

Even the baked goods, usually an afterthought in other meal deliveries, tasted exceptional. “A bit of a mealy texture, but that’s hard to avoid with paleo baked goods,” Frieda says.

The portion sizes also hit it out of the park and scored a 5 out of 5. “There were some meals I couldn’t finish,” Frieda says.

Really, the only complaint Frieda had was the price, with most entrees costing around $20, earning it a 1 out of 5 on pricing. “I would have loved to have these meals at the time I was paleo, if they weren’t horrendously expensive,” she says. “I do think these are high-quality meals, but I have a hard time justifying the expense, even with the higher cost of many paleo/AIP ingredients.”

For a more affordable yet still healthy option, we recommend trying Factor Meals.

For those in need of ready-to-eat meals for one person, Daily Harvest is a worthy option. Amanda Capritto, a certified personal trainer, is a big fan of their smoothies and oat bowls. Morgan, a former NCAA Division 1 swimmer and a friend of GGR, is particularly fond of the Passion fruit-pineapple smoothie.

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Unfortunately, that’s all we can really recommend. Daily Harvest has recently expanded into full-fledged meal options, which Amanda wasn’t a fan of. “The flatbread that I ordered was not good; I could have made a better flatbread with store-bought ingredients,” she says. “The rice bowls are okay, but nothing special. Overall, the flavors are pretty bland and I had to spice up every meal with additional ingredients (except the smoothies).” The smoothies alone would’ve received a 5 out of 5 on taste, but we dropped the score down to a 3.75 out of 5 due to the other meals we tried.

If you stick with the smoothies, we think it’s a worthwhile investment, especially because there’s very little cooking or prep work needed. “The fact that all the fruit and such is already cut up and you don’t have to deal with any waste, like peels, is a big bonus,” Amanda says. “Overall, it’s much easier than making things from scratch.”

It received high marks in the sustainability category, a perfect 5 out of 5, because they’re committed to using recyclable materials and cutting down on waste. “When you order from Daily Harvest you’re getting sustainably-sourced fruits and vegetables,” registered dietitian Perry Nix says. “The company values organic farming and biodiversity, which promotes more nutrient-rich soil and is better for the planet.”

If you’re looking for a meal kit delivery service that provides larger meals, especially for those with families, we recommend trying Home Chef.

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Green Chef is a “no-brainer” for people who only want to eat organic meals, says Nicole Davis, nutrition coach, GGR senior editor, and product tester. With Green Chef, you aren’t getting just organic produce: The entire menu is USDA Certified Organic, including grains, sauces, seasonings, and proteins. 

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Green Chef offers eight meal plans, earning 4 out of 5 for meal plans and customization. You can choose from Mediterranean, Calorie Smart, Quick & Easy, Plant-Based, Protein Packed, Keto, Gluten Free and “Delicious Discoveries,” which randomizes meals to give you new weekly options to try

Nicole mentioned that she was disappointed in the portion sizes, rating them a 3 out of 5. She found them a bit too small for her—and much too small for her active, six-foot-two husband. Otherwise, Nicole liked Green Chef and found most of the meals tasty and fresh. 

She gave Green Chef 4.5 out of 5 stars for taste and for ingredient quality. “I tried four dinners as well as the breakfast bundle, which had oatmeal, egg white bites, muffins, and two recipes to make,” she says. “The Monterey jack cheese-smothered chicken with mushrooms and squash was delicious. So were the chicken burrito bowls. The oatmeals were just fine—a good option to eat quickly in the morning.”

Registered dietitian Perry Nix says Green Chef is unique in that it’s completely USDA Certified Organic. This is tough to do because individual ingredients require certification, so it shows Green Chef’s commitment to organic agriculture. 

 For more, check out our in-depth Green Chef Reviews.

If you’re looking for larger portion sizes, we recommend Fuel Meals.