![]() ![]() "As a thrifty (and older) registered dietitian, my original reaction was, 'I can't believe anyone would pay that much.'" But she needn't look further than her daughter to find a fast devotee. ![]() ![]() Janet Colson, PhD, RD, a dietitian and nutrition professor based in Tennessee, admits that at first glance, she wasn't sold on the idea. Good deal-or good way to rip people off? Depends on whom you ask. You'll pay for the convenience, for sure, but most kits cost less than you'd pay for the same meal at a restaurant-and some argue it's less than you'd pay for items in bulk at the grocery store, especially if you're not adept at using those leftover celery stalks or chicken broth elsewhere. More than 100 companies occupy this space today, catering to different niches, tastes, diets, eating patterns, and even health parameters and conditions. Such meal kit delivery services are all the rage (with an estimated $1.5 billion in sales by the end of 2016, according to a November CNBC article about the trend). One additional bonus: You get to try new recipes you've never tasted before, and many of the meals cater to various diets and eating styles. All the necessary ingredients are provided-with little if anything left over. No fretting about where to find potentially unfamiliar items such as hoisin sauce or celeriac in the grocery store, and no need to wonder how you'll ever use it again. Also included is a recipe card, which details how to prep and cook the meal just right, often with nutrition analyses and pretty pictures included. The premise is pretty much the same: A box arrives at your door, and it contains all you need to prepare two or more meals for the week. Today's Dietitian profiles eight of the most popular for busy clients who want the convenience of prepping healthful meals quickly. ![]()
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