Once the enthusiasm of the New Year wears off, January can end up being a pretty tough month. The winter is relentless, your friends don't want to go out and the post-Christmas blues can feel very real (sorry, don’t mean to rub it in!) It’s basically a hard month and it’s normal to struggle with your healthy intentions. This can be most evident at mealtimes; sometimes after a Monday in the office, going home, shopping and cooking a healthy meal isn’t realistic. To save you the trouble, we’ve scouted out some of the best health helpers out there, from full-blown three meals a day delivery services to alternative food shopping options.
Best for: weight loss
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Why: Depending on your selected package, each meal is prepped and measured to your needs. If you’re training we recommend the Active Protein option. Sample meal example: Roasted chicken breast with courgette and green beans served with a cashew and basil pesto.
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Best for: all your food shopping needs
Hubbub: Think Ocado but for independent shops. You can order your weekly shopping from five different independent businesses and have it all delivered to your door.
Why: Because we just don't have time to go to the butchers, bakers and candlestick makers anymore. Supporting local businesses and getting a bunch of fresh, organic produce along the way is a double win.
How: Visit the site and get shopping.
Best for: kitchen newbies
Gousto: Select a recipe and how many people it needs to serve, add to basket and wait for a box of all the ingredients to be delivered to your door.
Why: To skip all the hassle of shopping and still have home cooked healthy recipes with a little extra guidance, plus the nutritional breakdown is provided to help you make smart choices.
How: Go online, have a browse and get your order in the week before.
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Why: Because sometimes the easiest option is running to your nearest sandwich chain and picking up the exact same sandwich every day. This takes away the stress of making healthy choices and cuts out the middle man. Plus it’s only £7 including delivery.
How: Simply look online in the morning, choose a meat or vegetarian option and wait for it to arrive. Evening meal options will be available soon.
