Let’s face it. Some days, an hour in the kitchen just isn’t in the cards. As much as I try to be my own personal chef, there are evenings when I just don’t have the time, ingredients, or willpower to cook.
It’s gotten so bad lately that I’ve been ordering food delivery more often than not just to avoid cooking. But it hasn’t been great for my bank account or body—it’s expensive and usually unhealthy!
I’ve been trying to cut down on how much I rely on food delivery apps, and find healthier ways to eat delicious food without spending hours in the kitchen. That’s how I found HelloFresh. It’s a meal kit that’s delivered to your door, and it’s my new go-to on days where I just want something easy, tasty, and fast.
Here’s why it’s made me ditch delivery and start cooking again:
1. My meals are quick, easy, and ready within minutes
The biggest thing that was standing between me and cooking a good meal was time. Whether I was spending an hour in the kitchen throwing something together, or an hour watching my door waiting for the delivery driver, something as simple as eating was taking so much time.
But HelloFresh has actually given me back time. Some of my favorite recipes like the onion crunch chicken, Greek goddess bowl, and fajita-spiced steak all take 35 minutes or less. The meals are easy to prep, have simple-to-follow instructions, and best of all, actually taste good.
Quality is definitely not sacrificed!
2. I’m eating meals made with farm-fresh ingredients that support a healthy lifestyle
Ordering delivery all the time was starting to get pretty unhealthy, and my body noticed. I was starting to feel super sluggish and bloated. But with HelloFresh, I’m able to eat meals that support a healthy lifestyle and are made with farm-fresh ingredients, making me feel more energized.
They’re not only designed by professional chefs, but they’re also meticulously analyzed for nutritional content. So whether you’re looking to stay in shape with their Fit & Wholesome meals (my personal favs), save even more time with their Fash & Fresh choices, or try something new with their standard options, you’re getting a meal that supports a healthy lifestyle and is high quality every single time.
3. I’m spending less while eating better meals
Getting takeout can get expensive. There’s the service fee, delivery fee, tip… the list goes on. But since starting HelloFresh, I’ve actually been able to save money. You’d think that delicious, high-quality meal kits delivered directly to your doorstep would cost a lot, but with HelloFresh, they don't.
HelloFresh meals are much more cost-effective than takeout. You can customize your plan and pricing based on how many servings you want per meal, and how many meals you want per week.
The cost and their special deals have saved me so much money, I no longer feel guilty when I swipe my debit card. Plus, they’re currently giving all new customers 10 free meals and one free dessert item in every box for life. Yep, for life.*
4. My meals are tailored to my lifestyle—not the other way around
Figuring out what I was going to eat was always a last-minute decision, which is why I ended up ordering out. But with HelloFresh, I can actually plan ahead and tailor my meals based on my schedule.
I get to choose from over 45 recipes every week, and on the days I don’t feel like eating chicken or red meat, I can choose from veggie-only and pescatarian options. There are also Carb Smart and Calorie Smart options on the menu each week.
And if there are days where I know I’m going to have friends over, I can upgrade to HelloFresh’s gourmet options and get Market items like garlic bread!
I’m ditching the food delivery apps for good
Now that I’ve been ordering from HelloFresh for a while, I can’t imagine going back to ordering takeout so often. I was constantly sacrificing my time and health just to eat. Now, I can save time all while cooking meals that fit my wellness goals.
