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FACTOR
factor75.com
Choose from more
than 20 dietitian-
designed options.
Ketogenic, plant-based, low-carb or low-calorie selections are
indicated. Four of the restaurant-quality meals cost $60 plus
tax and shipping. Delivered in an insulated box, meals will
stay fresh in the fridge for seven days.
My comments: I’
ve received four Factor meals a week for
a month. The food is delicious and filling. My favorites are
chickpea stew with wild rice pilaf, horseradish-encrusted
salmon and jumbo wild-caught shrimp. A con is that the
packaging requires disposing of a non-toxic gel inside two ice
packs after they melt. Factor’
s customer service is good; I was
credited for a late delivery and a mistake with some selections.
REALEATS MEALS
realeats.com
The meal-prep service ships its
customers dinners and break-
fasts made with responsibly
sourced, seasonal ingredients.
The chef’
s three feature dish-
es change weekly while others
rotate less frequently. The meals,
ready in minutes, may be refrig-
erated for up to a week. Dinners
start at $15 each for four meals.
Breakfasts cost $5. Shipping is
free on orders of $115 or more.
MAGIC KITCHEN
magickitchen.com
Arriving flash-frozen instead
of fresh, Magic Kitchen’
s
traditional meals feature fam-
ily–sized portions of classic,
hearty dishes. Specialized
plans cater to low-sodium,
diabetic-friendly or dialy-
sis-friendly needs, to name
a few. Customers may enter
preferences to have meals
selected for them or order
a la carte. The Senior Meal,
lower in sodium, consists
of a main dish with one or
two side dishes. Sliced Beef Brisket and Salmon Caponata
are among entrees starting at $12 per serving. Meals come in
packages of two and four.
User Reviews: “Portion sizes are small.” … “You may
sacrifice some freshness for the sake of convenience.” …
WeightWatcher Smartpoints for each item are shown online.
Chicken with ginger beet
noodles from Factor
FACTOR
Za’
atar roast chicken
from RealEats Meals
REALEATS MEALS
Beef brisket from
Magic Kitchen
MAGIC KITCHEN
PERSONAL CHEF TO GO
personalcheftogo.com
Chefs handcraft ready-to-eat meals and entrée salads. Pick
5, 8 or 10 meals, starting at $78 weekly. Delivered free to
Michigan in reduced-oxygen containers, meals stay fresh for
up to 12 days — the longest period I found. Its website has
very appealing food photos.
User Review: “Super-easy and great food.”
CLEAN PLATES DETROIT
cleanplatesdetroit.com
Headquartered in Ferndale, the meal prep company offers
pickup or delivery of fresh, handcrafted meals. Choose a Meal
Pack with 6, 8, 10 or 12 weekly meals. Meal Packs start at
$79.74 for six meals up to $159.48 for 12. Clean Plates Detroit
is working with local hospitals to provide meals for staff
impacted by COVID-19.
User Reviews: “
A healthy, affordable nutritious option for
busy people.” ... “Great food and timely service.”
Salmon Rockefeller
stuffed with jumbo
crab from Personal
Chef to Go
PERSONAL CHEF TO GO
CLEAN PLATES DETROIT
Tofu mango
bowl from Clean
Plates Detroit
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