I received a range of pre-selected options:
- Caramelised Onion & Parmesan Egg Bites – 7 Serve – $24.95
- P.Nutty Protein Balls – 7 Pack (GF) (V) – $24.95
- South American ChilI Bean & Vegetables (GF) (V) – $14.95
- Sunset Crush Smoothie (VG) – $8.95
- Baked Bean & Feta Bowl (GF) – $14.95
- Vegan Bolognese (V) – $14.95
- Naked Burrito Bowl (GF) – $14.95
- Chilli & Ginger Baked Fish (GF) – $14.95
- Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken – $14.95
My meals arrived well packaged inside an insulted fridge bag. Along with the food, I also received a 14-day Nutrition and Movement Journal and a Be Fit Food Tape Measure. These are great resources for those who are starting out on their weight loss journey – the Nutrition and Movement Journal is particularly beneficial as it encourages people to track their food and how it makes them feel – which is a huge part of creating and changing food habits.
Each meal was clearly labelled, with the protein, carbohydrate, sodium and calorie content printed on the front of the sleeve. The ingredients list was on the back of each sleeve in small print however it was clear. The allergens were printed in large text making them easily identifiable. Be Fit Food snap freezes their readymade meals, so after defrosting, the meals are advised to be consumed within three days. The best-before dates were located on the inside packing and ranged from September to December of this year if kept frozen. Be Fit Food’s packaging is 100% recyclable. It was great to see that they had considered their environmental impact, making them comparable to readymade meal service Dineamic.
The meals were easy to heat in the microwave but could also be heated in the oven, air fryer and on the stove, allowing for maximum flexibility. Most of the meals tasted good, however, I found the Vegan Bolognese to be very watery and bland, there was also hardly any pasta in the meal (I think I counted three pieces of pasta). Whilst their website states the water content of their meals is due to the use of vegetables, it still makes for a poor eating experience. The colour of some of the meals also looked very bland and unappetising, often looking different to what was depicted on the label. As I am a pescatarian, I gave the two meat options I received to my partner, which he was unable to consume as the meals were dry and had very little flavour.
Out of all the meals and snacks I tried, my favourites were P. Nutty Protein Balls and the Chilli & Ginger Baked Fish – the fish in particular was fresh and had vibrant flavours. The portion sizes were adequate despite these being calorie-controlled meals. As the ethos of Be Fit Food is food as medicine, their dishes are low in sodium, contain no added sugar and do not use flavour enhancers. Compared to other services such as My Muscle Chef, which do use additives and some flavour enhancers, their meals are more appealing, however, Be Fit Food is the healthier option.