If you’re tired of the same old unhealthy fast-food routine on a Friday night, or can’t stand the stress of cooking for friends and family at the end of a hectic week, fear not! There’s a happy medium that offers convenience, health, and deliciousness: healthy ready meals. So let’s take a look at the ultimate solution for health conscious convenience food…
Why Choose Healthy Ready Meals Over A Takeaway?
- Time-Saving & Cost Effective: No need to spend hours prepping, cooking, and cleaning up after a meal. Far more affordable than getting a takeaway and waiting for delivery times.
- Healthy Options: Healthy ready meals are packed with nutrients and made with wholesome ingredients.
- Variety: From classic comfort foods to exotic cuisines, there’s a healthy ready meal to suit every taste.
- Stress-Free: Enjoy a peaceful dinner without the pressure of creating a meal from scratch or running out of ingredients.
Tips For Hosting A Healthy Ready Meal Dinner Party:
- Plan Ahead: You can choose a variety of meals that cater to different dietary preferences and allergies and keep them in your fridge ready for dinner time.
- Set The Mood: Create a cosy atmosphere with soft lighting, candles, and your favourite music so that you can relax and enjoy the company of your friends and family.
- Serve Sides: You can also complement your ready meals with fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or an artisan bread basket if you like.
- Dessert: Don’t forget to treat your guests to a delicious healthy dessert or impromptu fresh fruit board.
Ready Meal Recommendations:
- Frozen Meals: Try to look for options with minimal added sugars, unhealthy fats and preservatives.
- Refrigerated Meals: These often contain fresher ingredients and therefore have a shorter shelf life than frozen ready meals.
- Meal Kits: If you’re feeling adventurous you can enjoy the convenience of pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions rather than starting from scratch.
Dig into Deliciousness With Itz Not! Plant-Based Ready Meals Made Easy
Something that I discovered recently, when looking for a convenient and healthy meal options knowing that I needed it to appeal to adults and children alike, is Itz Not ready meals. For times when I want a guilt-free night off of cooking, without compromising on good health and a plant based lifestyle, I know that I can pop a delicious meal into the microwave and relax with my friends and family without ticking-off my taste buds. They have such a great variety of delectable plant-based ready meals that my carnivore children love just as much as I do.
Browsing their website, Itz Not specialise in offering an array of plant-based food products including pasta, noodles, rice, and chilled ready meals. Their meals are not only delicious but also boast a range of health benefits, including:
- Weight Management: Plant-based meals are generally lower in calories and fat than their meat-based counterparts, making them a great choice for those watching their weight or looking to make more health conscious decisions at meal times.
- Improved Digestion: Plant-based foods are packed with fiber, which is essential for digestive health.
- Blood Sugar Control: Plant-based meals tend to have a lower glycemic index, which can help regulate blood sugar levels.
- Reduced Cholesterol: Plant-based diets are naturally cholesterol-free, promoting heart health.
Popping the chilled ready meals straight into the fridge when they were delivered to my doorstep at lunchtime, I spent this evening hosting my parents and children for a night of chess, chequers and Monopoly without having to spend hours in the kitchen missing out on all of the fun. My dad loves Chinese cuisine whilst my son favours Italian and my daughter has recently discovered Thai.
It can be a juggling act to please so many different tastes and preferences at meal times, and I’ve long since given up on cooking several separate meals on a four ring stove, surrendering to the notion that you can’t please all people all of the time. Unless you have a selection of healthy ready meals to hand of course!
We tucked into a feast of:
-Noodle Perfection: Chow Mein low carb plant fibre noodles, savoury veggies & plant protein. Classic Chinese style stir-fried low carb noods with tender veggies and plant protein in a flavourful garlic and ginger sauce.
-A Fiery Feast For Your Senses: Korean Chilli Garlic with spicy scrambled tofu and low carb plant fibre noodles. Inspired by the vibrant cuisine of Korea, these noodles are infused with a combination of spicy Korean chilli paste, garlic and savoury soy sauce.
-Timeless Favourite: Spaghetti Veggieballs with low carb plant fibre spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce. A classic Italian dish made with savoury tomato sauce and mamas homemade plant meatballs that’s sure to warm your heart.
-Thai Street-Style: Pad Thai with low carb plant fibre noodles, tender veggies & plant protein. Classic Thai style stir-fried low carb noodles tossed in a tangy tamarind sauce, infused with the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and spicy flavours topped with crunchy peanuts.
Itz Not dishes are nutritionist designed, chef prepared and low carb meals that are a great source of vegan fibre, 100% natural, preservative free, keto friendly and come packaged with a steam cook technology to maintain freshness and flavour. Taking just 4-5mins to heat in a pan, or 2mins in the microwave, their meals are the perfect option for busy individuals or those new to plant-based cuisine looking to try both new and classic dishes.
So recycle your takeout menus, give your local delivery drivers a night off and explore a world of plant-based flavour with a health conscious ready meal or two to host a delicious and stress-free dinner that every diet and lifestyle can enjoy.
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