5 Reasons Why Home Chef Is a Must Try

You would think that working from home these past two years would have given me an opportunity to make my own food and live a healthier lifestyle. But boy, oh boy, was I wrong. I can't be the only one who just stays at their desk all day and then by 3 PM realized they haven't eaten anything so they just order some food. Because who has the time now when expectations are so high? Not me.

That's where meal kit subscription services, mainly Home Chef, come in.

5 Reasons Why Home Chef Is a Must Try

1. I can choose between unprepared and oven-ready meals

Like I said, sometimes I just don't have the time to take my hour lunch, half of which I'll spend cooking. So instead of whipping up an unsatisfactory meal that I won't get to enjoy or ordering out, I can simply opt for Home Chef to send me oven-ready meals, which require low to no preparation. Not only that, but I can also choose unprepared meals for when I have some time in the evenings or the weekends. The part that I love the most is that even when I choose a specific meal and dietary restriction, I still have full access to their menu if I change my mind at any moment.

2. I can pick calorie and carb-conscious meals

Because I lead such a sedentary life these days (I'm trying to go out for runs after work, trust me), I know that I have to watch what I eat. I can't simply be ordering Chinese food every single day (though I would love to). So whenever I want to pick healthier options, I simply search for the calorie-conscious and carb-conscious meals at Home Chef. And no, these meals won't be boring like chicken and broccoli, but delicious ones that will keep me on track with my journey. P.S. you're not at all obligated to choose either option and could simply pick off their extensive menu each week. I know I do.

3. As a picky eater, I can choose the foods I want to avoid

Although I don't have any dietary restrictions that cause me to avoid any ingredients, I still like to watch what I eat. That means that before choosing my meals, I can filter my options to not include stuff like pork, beef, peanuts, shellfish, mushrooms, or anything else. Because honestly, I kinda hate peanuts in my meals for some reason. This is also a great option for when I invite a friend over who has dietary restrictions. I can make sure that their food is not contaminated with those ingredients and they simply don't have to worry about finding them in their meal.

You should know that if you choose this option, all ingredients are individually packaged, but their central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary and you should check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, you should ask your doctor if Home Chef is the right choice for you.

And for those who are vegetarian, don't fret because it's also an option to choose from on their menu page. Unfortunately, the options aren't as many as with non-vegetarian meals, but you can choose between 6-7 each week. Home Chef also offers to replace the protein in some meals with Impossible products, a popular plant-based substitute for meat products.

4. You can pick how many people you want to feed

Like I said, most days, I just have to worry about feeding myself but if I wanted to have my parents or friends over. I can simply up the quantity of food I get each week. Home Chef is great for individuals, couples, and big families. I can choose between 2, 4, or 6 meals per recipe – and I can also pick to get anywhere between 2 - 6 recipes a week. PS I always get leftovers when I prep my Home Chef meals because their minimum is 2 serving sizes.

5. They include ideas for substitutions

Every time I get Home Chef delivered, every box will come with recipe cards and a binder, where I can stash the cards. This is really great because sometimes, I love some of their meals so much that I'll try and recreate them. They also make sure to include ideas and instructions for substitution, because again, picky eater over here. But it also works for the times I might have forgotten to swap out an ingredient on the website.