Intended use or goal of the meal
It’s important to know what your goal or health focus is before purchasing a meal and understanding if that meal service is going to assist you in achieving this. For example, if you are looking to gain muscle, ensuring your meal meets the level of exercise you are doing, in addition to your macronutrients requirements, must be considered.
Macronutrients
Understanding the three main macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fats) and your macronutrients requirements is dependent on energy levels and the amount of exercise you’re doing. When an imbalance occurs in macronutrients, health issues can occur such as deficiencies. For example, those with high outputs of exercise such as endurance athletes, require higher carbohydrates than most gym-goers.
If you are interested in learning more about macronutrients and how they contribute to a well-rounded diet read our guide “Are Macros Important for Weight Loss” to help you out.
Price points or bundled options
Weighing up meal services based on prices and bundle options is an important financial incentive especially for those requiring higher volume meals or frequency of meals based on their exercise output.
Energy Requirements
Depending on the workout meal you choose will determine the energy density of the meal. Many meal services allow consumers to choose between low calorie, high calorie or added extras to meet consumer’s needs.