More and more, local meal delivery services are gaining in popularity. As quality and customer service improve, people with busy lives are more tempted to choose meal delivery instead of doing the shopping and cooking themselves.

With completely prepared meal kits delivered right at the door, they provide a level of convenience that is becoming very attractive for working people. Especially for those in the workforce who face irregular hours and work schedules, meal delivery services can be a blessing. Another huge advantage is that these services can help you eat better if you’re cooking impaired (or don’t have the time or patience to go grocery shopping).

Some services offer fresh ingredients and accompanying recipes so you can cook meals at home without worrying about menu planning. You sign up for the service for a specified amount of time and choose a plan (daily, weekdays, weekends, or a certain number of deliveries a week). Not to mention, most services let you cancel anytime without a fee. That said, here are some signs investing in a meal delivery service may be right for you.

10 Signs You Should Invest in a Meal Service

1. You Don’t Have Time to Go Grocery Shopping.

If you have a demanding job, travel a lot, or have other commitments that make it hard to go grocery shopping, you can have groceries delivered by your favorite supermarket. Many grocery stores have online shopping carts so that you can choose your favorite foods for either pickup or delivery. Delivery times vary, and some companies offer 24/7 service. Using an online service to buy groceries may help you consume 40% fewer high-fat foods per week.

Meal preparation kits offer healthy foods to make it easier to cook your dinner at home. Online meal kit providers select recipes and ingredients based on the type of meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and your needs (1-person, 2-person, and family plans are usually available).

Specialty food delivery services connect you with farmers, bakers and other producers of fresh-made goods. Customer service reps can help you choose the most nutritious or cost-effective foods for your needs.

2. You Only Eat What’s Quick and Convenient.

No time for shopping or cooking due to a hectic work schedule can cause you to eat snacks, fast food and other quick bites which may be convenient but are not healthy.

You may rack up a weekly food bill that’s even higher than using a delivery service if you eat out at a fast-food place or get take-out because it’s convenient. Fast-food and fast-casual restaurants may offer meals to sate your appetite faster, but the food may be greasy and made with processed ingredients, preservatives, and artificial flavors, not to mention the high calorie count.

Thus, some food delivery services offer prepared, delivered meals for less than you’d spend on takeout. Their advantage is that the food is always fresh, nutritious, healthy, and just simply good for you.

 3. You Don’t Know How to Boil Water.

Okay, you probably know how to boil water but a lot of people just don’t care for cooking, or don’t know how. For them, simple things like mac and cheese or an omelet are major challenges. This does not in any way mean that there’s “something wrong with you.” There isn’t. You just don’t have a knack for cooking and you are more comfortable in the microwave heat-up zone.

In principle, this would be okay. But in the long run, warmed up processed food can do you harm. Food creates energy – bad quality food takes energy away from you.

A food delivery service saves you the time and frustration of struggling over a hot stove if you have no cooking or meal planning skills. You’ll receive breakfast, lunch or dinner (depending on the plan you choose) at your doorstep, expertly prepared. It tastes good, it’s nutritious, it contains everything you need and in the right portions. In short, an ideal solution.

4. You Have a Hard Time Deciding What to Order for Takeout or Delivery.

Do you take forever to decide what entrée to order (or even which restaurant to choose)? Do you like a specific type of food one day, and something different the next day? Variation in food means in most cases having to buy all sorts of different ingredients in case you feel like eating something different.

A food delivery service can help you make up your mind by offering pre-selected, healthy foods for one or more restaurant-quality meals a day. Typically, such a service offers between 40 – 50 different meals which is quite an astonishing range – more than the average restaurant can offer.

Choosing in advance what you want to eat and selecting your menu for, for example, an entire week is a great advantage, especially when you don’t even have to leave your house to buy the ingredients. Another major plus point is that these meals are properly portioned – not too little, not too much – so you won’t end up with a fridge full of leftovers.

5. Everything You Eat is Unhealthy.

If you eat three junk food meals instead of three square meals a day, you may be doing more than risking a thin waistline. You would be risking your health.

Food delivery services offer high-quality, nutritionally balanced entrees. Most services have chefs and menu planners to create great-tasting meals with a high percentage of the (daily value) DV of vitamins and minerals.

Instead of eating cereal straight from the box when you get home from work, you can have a vegetarian or reduced-calorie meal delivered to you – no phone call or spur-of-the-moment online order necessary.

6. You Want to Lose Weight.

Choosing a healthy, low-calorie restaurant meal can be a challenge. Most restaurant entrees contain more calories, sugar, and salt than homemade dishes. It’s easy to cheat on your diet if you eat out or order takeout food. Cooking at home takes time, and you may not be skilled at making tasty, weight-loss meals.

The solution? Contact one of the many food delivery services specializing in healthy, low-calorie meals if you want to get down to your fighting weight.

Weight loss programs have traditionally offered prepared meals for their customers, but diet meal services offer an alternative. These companies deliver appetizing, low-fat meals that fill you up, so you won’t be tempted to snack later in the day.

7. You Spend Too Much on Food and Still Feel Hungry at the End of the Day.

Pizza delivery, takeout, and snacks from the vending machine can drain your bank account and make you gain weight. It’s much easier and better to sign up for a meal delivery service if you’re stuck in this no-win routine.

You may agree that it’ll save you time but wonder about the money angle. Between the entree, drink, dessert, tax, and tip, a delivered restaurant meal could cost $50 or more. With a food delivery service, you get a whole day worth of food for around the same price. You actually save money over ordering from a restaurant every day.

8. You’re a Vegan or Vegetarian.

Even small cities and towns have at least one vegetarian restaurant. Chain supermarkets offer a wide selection of produce and prepared veggie meals, but the selection may not be enough to keep your palate entertained day after day. Additionally, vegan and vegetarian meals require cooking skills and may be more time-consuming in preparation than “regular” meals. For most, vegan and vegetarian foods are an added challenge to an already busy schedule.

Selecting a meal delivery service that includes vegan and vegetarian foods is the perfect solution for people in the above situation. These meals are typically health-orientated and often quite creative.

9. You Have Special Dietary Needs.

Menu planning can be stressful if you have diabetes, allergies, high blood pressure, or any other chronic health problem. Choosing the right ingredients and cooking the right meals can be a real challenge.

The solution may be to choose a food delivery company with a wide variety of dishes, so you can find some that are right for your dietary needs. A healthy diet delivery service will have gluten-free, low-sugar, and low sodium meals to ensure you avoid harmful ingredients.

10. You’re Impatient.

With your life as busy as it is, you may not have the patience to gather measuring cups, pots, pans, and spices, much less follow a recipe. Spending a half hour or more preparing a meal seems like a chore. After a long day at work and on weekends, you just want to relax.

A meal delivery service gives you delicious food when you need it without any effort on your part.

The Z.E.N. Foods Difference

Awarded with the Best Personalized Food Service 2020 by Best Los Angeles Award Community, Z.E.N. Foods offers a variety of meal delivery plans based on your lifestyle needs. You can choose from weight loss, intermittent fasting, healthy lifestyle, and even vegetarian meal plans. Every program is specially tailored to what you need and want. After all, the purpose of the program is to start eating healthy without the hassle of preparing it all yourself.

Z.E.N. Foods provides clients with freshly made, healthy meal and snack options delivered right to their door, saving time and money, especially when compared to eating out. Many Hollywood celebs rave about Z.E.N. Foods, saying it helped them lose weight, gain muscle, and simply feel great.

Our Standard Meal Plan includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, and dessert, delivered every day right at your door.  Our healthy meal delivery plan includes options include Fitness, Muscle Building, and Worker Warrior to keep the workaholics among us healthy. We also offer a variety of 2-meal plans. You can design your own menu from over 50 different dishes that are freshly prepared every day.

Choose Z.E.N. Today!

For years, Z.E.N. Foods has been delivering exceptional services that are convenient, reliable, wholesome, and fresh. Meals are delivered to your front door daily in an insulated cooler bag with ice packs, so all you need to do is heat it on the stove, oven, or microwave. Our services also include:

• Cold-Press Juice Cleanse – Choose either Rejuvenate or Clean Greens juice cleanse and receive 6 cold-pressed juices daily, pressed just hours before delivered to your door.
• Z.E.N. Spa Experience – designed to provide adequate nutrients and fiber while maximizing the detoxification of your body. A temperature-controlled cooler bag is delivered to your door each morning with 6 cold-pressed juices daily, one raw soup, and a salad each day. You will also receive Organic Turmeric Ginger Detox Tea and Himalayan Detox Bath Salt in your first delivery.

“With the help of Z.E.N. Foods I was able to continue eating healthy delicious meals even when my schedule became extremely busy.” – Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Emmy-nominated Actor from from the Emmy-winning show Modern Family.

Are you ready to experience good food? Simply choose the program best for your lifestyle and dietary needs and place your order. You can expect to receive your first delivery in 3 business days, and every entree can be reheated in minutes.

If all this sounds like the right meal delivery plan, reach out today. Let us cook for you!