eDiets Fresh Cuisine Review
Review In a Nutshell
"Fresh Cuisine" is eDiets’ solution for those who are interested in prepackaged, home-delivered meals to help them simplify their weight loss strategy, or to simply improve the nutritional value of their diet and thus improve their health. While similar to other pre-made food weight loss plans like Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem, Fresh Cuisine offers a distinct taste advantage by providing fresh rather than frozen or freeze dried meals, and it has a much wider selection of meals to choose from. Meal plans are tailored to your weight loss goals and your health conditions (e.g. diabetes), and you can choose your own meals and snacks to suit your preferences. Meals can be delivered anywhere in the U.S. Phone and online support is provided to ensure you select the right plan.How Does It Work?
After filling out a brief profile concerning your current and goal
weight, or other health goals, time frame to reach your goals, preferred
plan, body type, and activity level, Fresh Cuisine gives you a BMI
(Body Mass Index) analysis and asks you to select your program (Classic,
Choice or Signature). You select the seven breakfasts, dinners, and
snacks that will be delivered weekly.
Who Is It Good For?
If you want the convenience of home-delivered meals but are concerned about quality, taste, and freshness, this plan is your best bet. It’s a great system for busy professionals who find it difficult to shop for and prepare healthy meals and monitor their eating. You simply pick the best plan for you, and eat the food that they send you. Also, those with concerns about the preservatives used in processing pre-made meals will appreciate the Fresh Cuisine commitment to preservative-free food preparation. Those with health concerns such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure are able to enjoy a wide selection of food choices catered to them.
Keys: eDiets Plans
- Carb-controlled Plan
- Diabetes-friendly Plan
- Healthy Living Plan
- Cholesterol-lowering Plan
- Heart Smart Plan
- Low-fat Plan
- Low-sodium Plan
Keys: Additional Focused Plans
Within each type of meal plan you can choose from the Classic, Choice or Signature programs, depending on your budget and food requirements. The main difference in the higher cost programs is larger selection, more upscale dinners, and more complete breakfast meals.
Pros
- Easy to stick to: you simply eat the meals sent to you
- Eliminates grocery shopping, cooking and dish washing while on the meal plan
- Plans are tailored to your health concerns and weight loss goals
- Meals are chef-prepared, delivered fresh, and preservative free
- Lots of enticing gourmet selections for meals within each plan
- First week of meals free when you sign up
- Useful online tools and telephone support from dieticians when you join
- Varied pricing structure
Cons
- The cost of the program, starting at $22.99 per day, although reasonable given the quality and selection of meals, may be prohibitive for some.
- The fitness component of your weight loss strategy is left up to you.
Further Thoughts
If you are looking for quality and convenience in a meal delivery weight loss plan, eDiets Fresh Cuisine is probably the best plan for you.
Our Top Recommendation
Week of: 09-07-2010
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