I’m sure you guys have seen on my social media that I’ve been using Hello Fresh here and there for quite some time. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, Hello Fresh is a delivery service that provides you with all the ingredients needed to build a meal, without the classic “What’s for dinner?!!” dilemma
HF removes this dilemma from the equation and upon ordering, you know you’re going to receive 3-4 well balanced and health conscious meals for busy weeknights. Here are some of my top reasons you should add Hello Fresh to your lineup:
Convenience – It’s delivered to your door and you don’t have to be home for them to leave it in a designated spot of your choosing. I also never have to worry about the ingredients spoiling while I’m still at work – each box is packed with dry ice and keeps your produce as well as meats/seafood fresh. They have a “Classic” plan for 2 people as well as a “Family” plan that easily feeds a family of 4. You also have the amazing option to pick 3-4 (whichever you choose) meals per week out of a pool of 8, so you’re always getting what you like!
Wellness-worthy meals – HF meals are fully balanced and have an array of vegetables included in each box. They also give the option of “Veggie” boxes for plant lovers to enjoy plant-centric meals. I love that the protein/meat is perfectly portioned to prevent overeating, which is one of the main sources of extra calories at meals, however is still completely satisfying. They also provide all nutritional information for each meal per serving.
Bold flavors – HF can open up your taste buds to a wide variety of flavors and spices you may have never tried before, inspiring you to re-create similar dishes yourself. (You keep all of the recipes, and they have a recipe index on their website!)
Affordable – When compared to grocery shopping for dinner meals, HF is extremely affordable and there is no food waste when it comes to ingredients – each ingredient sent in the package is used in the meal. You may have some leftover vinegar or spices, but these are great additions to your fridge and pantry for your own home cooking! The price point is also less than eating out a restaurant and/or ordering takeout, which your waist line and health will thank you for.
THAT’S FRESH
As a dietitian and a foodie, I love cooking – finding new recipes and creating new recipes of my own. For me, HF is a great supplement to my diet often but I do not solely rely on them weekly for meals. I love the new, fun ideas HF provides that I incorporate into my own home cooking. If you’re rusty in the kitchen, I suggest signing up for HF for a few weeks (it’s a subscription purchase, so keep your weeks going without any “Skips”) to see what works for you and learn to grow in the kitchen.
Find new ingredients and flavor profiles and take what you’ve learned into your own home cooking. Have fun with it!
If you’re looking to try it for one week only, be sure to “skip” the week after your first box is delivered so you aren’t automatically billed to receive the next week.
To give Hello Fresh a go for the first time, use code SAMVOO for $40.00 off your first box! I highly recommend!
*HF meal pictured: A Caesar Salad to Rule Them All. I have to agree it was one of the best caesar salads I’ve ever had without any additives or preservatives!
