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eMeals
editeMeals is a subscription-based meal planning app that provides users with curated meal plans and recipes, aiming to simplify meal preparation and grocery shopping. The app offers a variety of meal plans tailored to different dietary preferences and lifestyles, and it integrates with online grocery services for seamless shopping.
History
editeMeals was founded in 2003 by Jane DeLaney in Birmingham, Alabama, initially offering printed meal plans. The concept emerged from DeLaney's desire to simplify meal planning for busy families. In 2010, the company transitioned to a digital platform, launching its app to reach a broader audience in the growing digital market[1]
Features
editMeal Planning eMeals has a team of food professionals, including recipe developers and registered dietitians, who collaboratively contribute to creating various food styles. Each week, over 100 new recipes are developed across 15 distinct food styles[2]..
- Clean Eating: made with minimally processed ingredients
- Keto: low carb, high fat, moderate protein
- Quick and Healthy: simple, made with whole-food ingredients
- 30 Minute: fast and family-friendly
- Budget Friendly': inexpensive and family-friendly
- Kid Friendly: foods liked by adults and kids
- Slow Cooker: can be made in a slow cooker
- Heart Healthy: less than 500 calories and 800 mg sodium per serving
- Low Calorie: less than 500 calories per serving
- Low Carb: less than 20 grams of net carbs (total carbs minus fiber) per serving
- Paleo: gluten-free, dairy-free, minimally processed
- Diabetic: less than 500 calories and 30–55 grams of carbs per serving
- Gluten Free: free of gluten-containing ingredients
- Mediterranean: follows Mediterranean diet principles
- Plant Based: vegan and vegetarian
The app allows users to customize their meal plans by mixing and matching recipes from different plans[3]
Grocery Integration
editOne of the key features of eMeals is its integration with major grocery retailers and delivery services. Users can send their grocery lists directly to services like Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Kroger, and Instacart for home delivery or curbside pickup[4]. This integration streamlines the shopping process, saving time and reducing the effort required to prepare meals.
User Experience
editThe eMeals app is designed to be user-friendly, with a simple interface that guides users through meal selection, recipe preparation, and grocery shopping. The app also offers nutritional information for each recipe, helping users to maintain their dietary goals
Reception
editeMeals has received positive reviews from users and industry experts. It is praised for its convenience, variety of meal plans, and seamless integration with grocery services. Critics highlight its effectiveness in reducing the time spent on meal planning and shopping. However, some users note that the subscription model might not be suitable for everyone, and preferences for meal plans can vary widely[5].
Pricing
editeMeals operates on a subscription basis, offering plans billed monthly, quarterly, or annually. As of 2024, the subscription costs are approximately:
- Quarterly: $35.99
- Annual: $59.99
These prices grant access to all meal plans, allowing users to switch between different plans as desired[6]
References
edit- ^ "About Us". eMeals.com. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "How it Works". eMeals.com. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "4 questions with local meal planning business eMeals". al.com. Birmingham Magazine. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Grocery Shopping Made Simple". eMeals. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Klosowski, Thorin (9 July 2019). "How a Meal Planning Service Made Me a Better Cook". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Pricing". eMeals. Retrieved 29 May 2024.