Yahoo Lifestyle These Plant-Based Meal Delivery Services Are Delicious and Dietitian Recommended
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These Plant-Based Meal Delivery Services Are Delicious and Dietitian Recommended
If you’re making the shift to a plant-based lifestyle, a vegan meal delivery service is a great way to simplify the transition. Or, if you’ve been vegan for quite some time and are looking for tasty recipes, a plant-based meal delivery service can make life easier and tastier with minimal leg work.
While there are many benefits of going vegan, some find it difficult to follow a plant-based diet—especially ensuring you’re getting vital nutrients without any animal byproducts. But, with the right planning (and by speaking with a nutritionist or registered dietitian), a vegan lifestyle has a lot to offer. In fact, the number of vegan celebrities might surprise you.
And if eating plant-based isn’t your only dietary restriction, you’re in luck. The meal delivery services we’ve found cater to a variety of preferences. Whether you’re gluten-free, following a low-carb diet, on the keto diet, or simply want to dabble with a new meal plan, we have the delivery service for you. And if you have restrictions due to allergies, these services keep you in mind, too.
Meet the expert: Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition and author of Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World,
Our top picks
From cult favorites like Daily Harvest and Purple Carrot to editor-loved Splendid Spoon, there’s a vegan meal delivery here for every plant-based eater.
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1) Daily Harvest
From $5.99 per serving
Daily Harvest
$5.99
“Daily Harvest has expanded beyond their original offering of smoothie delivery,” says Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition and author of Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World “Their selections now include options such as soups, flatbreads, and lattes. You can select different box sizes, organized by the number of items you want to get each week. Most Daily Harvest meals are ready-to-heat, while the smoothies do need to be blended once received; so, you can make your selections each week based on individual needs such as how much time you’ll have to cook and prep!” The more items you add to a box, the cheaper the individual price of the item is, but you can only choose from three box sizes.
Additional dietary restriction options: AIP, FODMAP, keto, paleo, low fat, low carb, low sugar, low calorie
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2) Purple Carrot
Purple Carrot
purplecarrot.com
$59.50
“Purple Carrot focuses on nourishing, plant-based meals that work for your needs and lifestyle,” Feller says. “You can choose from meal kits, ready-to-eat meals, or meals in the middle, i.e. those with a little bit less prep than a regular meal kit. Consumers can select the number of meals per week as well as desired amount of servings per meal—so you can have as many as 16 servings a week! Additionally, the service offers the add-on benefit of plant-based pantry products.” Subscriptions vary based on meal kits and prepared meals, but all plans are weekly.
Additional dietary restriction options: Gluten-free, high-protein, nut-free, and more.
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3) Splendid Spoon
Splendid Spoon
splendidspoon.com
$121.36
If you’re looking for a meal delivery that has you covered breakfast, lunch, and dinner, then Splendid Spoon is the way to go. The meal delivery service features all plant-based and gluten-free meals, making it perfect for those with Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance. I personally tried the smoothies and loved them! You can also note various dietary restrictions and preferences like low carb, high protein, etc., and note allergens to avoid like soy, tree nuts, and more.
Additional dietary restriction options: Higher fiber, higher protein, lower calorie, lower carb, lower fat, lower sodium, lower sugar
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4) Veestro
Veestro
Veestro.com
$139.90
Premade meals delivered right to your door that are plant-based and use organic ingredients (when possible), Veestro comes recommended by Feller. “Veestro has great options for quick, comfort food-esque meals that are ready in minutes. The chef-prepared meals are delivered fresh, never frozen, and can be heated up easily with no prep. You pay per meal, meaning you can adjust each week depending on what you need.” Most meals come in at $13.99.
Additional dietary restriction options: Meals under 500 calories
Veestro - 6/9
5) Laroot World
Laroot World
Laroot World
$165.00
Though only available in New York, Laroot World has many vegan options. “Based in NY, Laroot World leans into global flavors and nourishment customs. They offer a weekly passport that provides 3 days of lunches and dinner meals with a subscribe and save option as well as the opportunity to trial the meals for one week. Meals are customizable to meet the individuals’ nutrition needs.”
Additional dietary restriction options: Pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan meal options. The menu is free of gluten, refined sugar, and red meat.
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6) Territory Foods
Territory Foods
territoryfoods.com
$1.00
Territory Foods has created quite the name for itself thanks to the way it sources its vegan-friendly meals. The company says its team of registered dietitians works with its roster of local, independent chefs, small businesses, and restaurants for delicious, locally-produced food. They provide two delivery dates so your food is sure to be fresh. You can choose from 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 items per delivery. Most meals are $13.99.
Additional dietary restriction options: Paleo, low-carb, plant-based, keto-friendly, Whole30, Mediterranean, performance nutrition
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7) Sakara Life
Sakara Life
sakara.com
$239.00
“Sakara life one of my favorite meal delivery options, as a science council member I’ve been eating the meals regularly. The ethos of the company is to embrace flavor and abundance and vegan meals are just that. They have a variety of nutrition programs you can choose from based on your individual needs, and their recipes and products are backed by research. You can easily customize the number of meals, frequency of delivery, and add-ons for your program. The best part? Everything is delivered ready-to-heat or ready-to-eat to your front door, so you don’t have to do anything but enjoy it!” Feller says. While no allergies or additional dietary restrictions can be chosen, you can choose between seven nutrition programs.
Additional dietary restriction options: N/A
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8) Hungry Root
Hungry Root
hungryroot.com
$65.00
This meal-delivery caters to you, by having you take a quiz with questions about your goals, how many people you’re feeding, dietary needs, what you like to eat for dinner, and more, to find the right meal plan for you. Then, they fill your virtual shopping cart with groceries and recipes that they think you’ll enjoy before delivering it to your door. Most recipes take around 10 minutes, per the company.
Additional dietary restrictions: Dairy-free, tree nut-free, shellfish-free, gluten-free, soy-free, peanut-free, egg-free
Hungry Root
