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My wife and I are currently getting two HelloFresh meals a week, which works out well. However, we have an upcoming medical issue, so we're looking for easier, fully prepared meals that also include breakfast. Years ago, when looking to lose some weight, we subscribed to BistroMD which send 3 meals ready to heat for every day of the week. It wasn't bad, but since it's been so long I'm not sure if they are still any good or if there are better options out there now. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The food itself is flavorful, convenient, and true to its roots. But a closer look at the nutrition label gives pause: 10–15g of saturated fats in a 500–600 calorie meal is on the higher end, which is worth knowing if you're watching your cholesterol levels. Good for a quick time saver meal option, but not a good daily meal option.

The bigger letdown though is the subscription experience. Signing up is seamless but canceling is a serious pain. Getting out of the subscription requires navigating through 10+ clicks, with no clear indication anywhere in the ordering or sign-in flow that you even have an active subscription. It feels deliberately opaque, and that kind of dark pattern erodes trust fast.

Until they fix the subscription workflow, I'd approach with caution and ensure that you keep track of your subscriptions.

Signed up for Green Chef, even added sides and protein shakes, was actually excited to start after being off of meal kits for a few years.

Received confirmation of delivery with a delivery photo. Problem was the photo was not of my house, and the box was not delivered to me.
I attempted to contact their customer service, and was forced to engage with an AI chat bot for ten minutes. Then I got through to a human, only to realize that it was their 3rd party delivery contractor and not Green Chef. After fifteen minutes I was informed that that driver had closed out their route, so my concern would be “escalated.” Which meant, I was out of luck and should try contacting Green Chef. Which I had been attempting to do.

I then called Green Chef, where I was told that they would register my concern. When I stated that I wanted to cancel my subscription,their representative suggested that I could make my subscription for every other week. Which was baffling.

That’s the sad tale of my failed attempt to sign up for Green Chef, and the 45 lost minutes of my life spent resolving their issue that ended in ordering take out.

I accidentally ordered too many Tempo meals. Has anyone ever tried freezing them? Did they mostly retain their quality? Any tips for re heating?

Thank you in advance!