Credits: Social Media
I tried Mealime for a week and its revolutionized healthy meal planning
After a long day at work, cooking dinner can be a huge chore. Youre tired, hungry and want a quick meal, so order a takeaway or put some chips in the oven – but both options arent very healthy. Thats where Mealime is a lifesaver.
I tried the free meal planning app for a week, and its already made my life so much easier. The platform allows me to plan, shop for and cook healthy meals that are personalized to me quickly and easily, and takes away all the stress.
What is Mealime?
Mealime is a simple way for busy singles, couples, and families to plan their meals and eat healthier, the description says.
It lets you select five meals and tells you all the ingredients you need to make them, curating your weekly shopping list for you.
Plus, the platform gives you a hassle-free recipe which explains exactly how to cook it with step-by-step instructions.
Their meal plans are highly customizable and work with anyones unique tastes, lifestyle, allergies and food preferences.
According to them, some of the benefits include eating healthier, reducing stress, losing weight, saving money and living happier.
How does it work?
When you open the app, youre asked to pick your diet. Some of the options include classic, low carb, keto and vegetarian.
Then, you pick any allergies that you have. Im lactose intolerant so I noted down Dairy in one simple click.
You can also choose any foods you really dislike. Then, you select whether you want 2, 4 or 6 servings in each meal.
After that is the fun part, selecting your personalized meal plan. I couldnt believe the wealth of recipes there were to choose from.
Meals are grouped into loads of different categories, from Most Popular to Top Rated, Super Simple to Lunch-Friendly. Some of the recipes are a little complex with strange or expensive ingredients, but there are lots of really simple ones too.
After youve selected five meals, Mealime organizes all the ingredients you need into a grocery list with a checklist.
All you need to do is head to the grocery store and check off the ingredients as you buy them. Then, youre ready to get cooking.
Its changed my life
I chose five meals with chicken, as thats my preference, and was surprised by how amazing they all tasted. First, I had the Chicken & Bell Pepper Fajitas with Guacamole, followed by Roasted Paprika Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes. My other recipes were a Mango Chicken Curry, Chimichurri Chicken & Grilled Vegetable Kebabs and Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry.
I love the concept, and its already changed my life, as I no longer have to spend my Sunday thinking of meals and writing a shopping list.
Having hundreds of recipes there in front of me helped me cook new things I wouldnt usually think of eating.
Ive tried meal subscriptions Hello Fresh and Gusto before, which have a similar idea, but Mealime is far superior.
I love the fact that you go out and buy your own ingredients, so you can choose where you want to shop and how much to spend.
You have more control than other meal planners, which send ingredients straight to your door that often have short expiration dates.
All Mealime does is give you some dinner inspiration while cutting out the annoying parts of cooking that no one enjoys.
Download Mealime for free on iOS or Android today to try it for yourself and see what you think.
