Am I Wasting My Time With Meal Kits?
Meal kits have become a popular choice for those seeking convenience when it comes to dinnertime chaos. However, concerns about satisfaction, packaging, and pricing have led a significant number of Canadians to cancel their meal kit subscriptions.
It’s been shown that a third of Canadians who subscribed to a meal kit service in November 2020 (eight months into the pandemic) have now cancelled those subscriptions, due to concerns not only with overall satisfaction but also with packaging and high prices. It’s also been reported that meal kit subscribers struggle with a lack of variety and inflexible ordering.
Beyond the logistical challenges, a registered dietitian highlights the nutritional aspects that may be overlooked when using meal kits. It has been observed that meal kits often fall short of providing an optimal balance of vegetables, whole grains, and appropriate levels of salt and added fats.
To enhance the nutritional value of your meal kit creations, consider the following tips recommended by dietitians:
Remember that recipe cards typically don’t include nutrition facts
Don’t add too much oil when you need to saute
Use less spice mix than the recipe calls for to reduce sodium
If you are looking to enhance your meal kit, consider adding these non-starchy vegetables:
Salad greens
Green beans
Cauliflower
Cut raw vegetables
If the frustration of investing time in meal kit preparation while falling short on nutrition resonates with you, consider exploring alternatives. One time-saving alternative is outsourcing healthy meal preparation to a personal chef. Discover more about the benefits of this approach and how to book a personal chef to align your meals with your nutritional goals.