Are keto meal delivery services as healthy as cooking your own keto meals?
While getting your meals delivered can be convenient, there is no general idea of what is considered “healthy” by each delivery service. “Determining whether they are as healthy as cooking your own keto meals would depend on various factors, such as the nutritional content of the meals provided, an individual’s cooking skills and knowledge, and more,” Lofton says.
For starters, some meal services have all the nutrition info in the back with each ingredient measure, which can be helpful for people who like to track those details. You’ll also have extra assistance with portion control since the meals are usually pre-packaged.
Still, some companies may use preservatives to give the food a longer shelf life. In some cases, you also won’t know where your ingredients are being sourced from or the quality of them.
By cooking for yourself, you’ll have more control over how you prepare your food and how much of certain ingredients make it on your plate. Your food is also more likely to taste the way you would want it to. “Preparing your own keto meals provides you with the opportunity to gain a better understanding of nutrition, cooking techniques, and food quality,” Lofton says.
But, still, there is a convenience factor to getting meals delivered, so it’s ultimately up to your preferences.