[NotGolfer]

I'm specifically inquiring about 'ready made' meals ie. FACTOR. I've seen ads online and now on t.v. Has anyone here tried them and if so, how would you review them??

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

I'm specifically inquiring about 'ready made' meals ie. FACTOR. I've seen ads online and now on t.v. Has anyone here tried them and if so, how would you review them??

A year ago you asked for the same information. Today you didn’t list “must be gluten free”.

Focus Factor, was recommended multiple times, especially because of the option to keto, which will help if you still require gluten free. Focus is on the mid price range but delivery can be expensive.



Other local options buy a roasted chicken and add any side you like. Costco chicken will last us 3-4 meals, plus extra snacks for the cat.

Sprouts and Fresh Market have prepared meals with certain days are discounted. I know a year ago neither appealed, looks can be deceiving, try a few to see.

[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by asianthree

A year ago you asked for the same information. Today you didn’t list “must be gluten free”.

Focus Factor, was recommended multiple times, especially because of the option to keto, which will help if you still require gluten free. Focus is on the mid price range but delivery can be expensive.



Other local options buy a roasted chicken and add any side you like. Costco chicken will last us 3-4 meals, plus extra snacks for the cat.

Sprouts and Fresh Market have prepared meals with certain days are discounted. I know a year ago neither appealed, looks can be deceiving, try a few to see.

Nothing has changed....yes I still need "gluten free". I have checked what you've suggested but have passed on them. We've done the chicken from F.M. but need a bit more variety I guess. I do like veggie dishes (salads and such) but my other half---not so much. As we've aged, we've found we can share meals and stretch them out. The one thing we both share is "mobility issues"---thus the inquiry on delivery. Unless the delivery cost is prohibitively high then ???? But mostly the question re: FACTOR is what is the quality that folks have found?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Nothing has changed....yes I still need "gluten free". I have checked what you've suggested but have passed on them. We've done the chicken from F.M. but need a bit more variety I guess. I do like veggie dishes (salads and such) but my other half---not so much. As we've aged, we've found we can share meals and stretch them out. The one thing we both share is "mobility issues"---thus the inquiry on delivery. Unless the delivery cost is prohibitively high then ???? But mostly the question re: FACTOR is what is the quality that folks have found?

If you weren’t a fan of Sprouts or Fresh Market. Focus Factor may not be for you. Most who have used Focus Factor have been very happy with the product.
But the only way you will truly know is to trial them for a month and determine for yourself. As for shipping in the beginning there is a deal. Then price may change.

Personally I like the product that Sprouts has, but you didn’t like the way they looked.

Have used Cook Unity, Chefs for Seniors, not in TV, and my parents were extremely happy with both.
Both are listed for TV, you must go to each site, and plan your meals then cost will show up.
Can’t give you random quotes, for Focus, Unity, CfS, it would be pointless.

My suggestion order Focus, if unhappy move to the next option. But not one poster on TOTV shouldn’t convince you their palate loves something, so will you.

[Toymeister]

I have researched these. There are the microwave types; the one that uses a "free*" toaster oven (tovala) , and the ones that have ingredients that you use to make your meals.

I would use Tovala | Chef-crafted meals, delivered fresh to your door the downside is cost at 12.99 per meal. Unsure about gluten free.

* with sales it is free, right now they are 69.00 or 119.00 for the toaster oven or you can use your own. There are two models of the oven, one uses steam. They were on sale over the holidays and are on sale quite often.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

I have researched these. There are the microwave types; the one that uses a "free" toaster oven (tovala) , and the ones that have ingredients that you use to make your meals.

I would use Tovala | Chef-crafted meals, delivered fresh to your door the downside is cost at 12.00 per meal. Unsure about gluten free.

We looked into the product for our parents. You need to buy the unit to cook the meals. Meals barcode, tell the device how to cook the product. Price may have come down but a few years ago, initial investment was $450 plus shipping. You could prepare meals differently, but not recommended at the time

[russtcc]

The Tovala oven is $69 on the website now. We've been happy with them for several years. The oven does more than cook the Tovala meals. We really like to reheat pizza we have frozen from Marcos!

If I or someone who is using Tovala refers you you may get a better price on the oven.

[CarlR33]

It sounds more like you need to find a place that serves three squares. As you said you both have mobility issues as well as finding someone or something to cook, IMO.

[dewilson58]

Various levels of "oven ready".

Great food.

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[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

It sounds more like you need to find a place that serves three squares. As you said you both have mobility issues as well as finding someone or something to cook, IMO.

NOT helpful...a personal chef would be nice but, you know.

[GregR]

I've been trying Factor meals. So far I've been satisfied with the food -- what I've chosen has tasted good and the portion size has been just right. The meals are very convenient. The weekly menus are pretty extensive, and selections can be filtered to show only gluten free as well as a number of other categories. I've focused on high protein personally.

I have two minor complaints -- First the meals are shipped from IL by fedex, and fedex seems particularly unreliable lately, often missing delivery windows and recently delivering medication to the totally wrong address. That being said, the meals are shipped in insulated boxes with ice packs. With recent weather, keeping the meals cool in shipping hasn't been a problem, but could be more of an issue in the hot summer months. The second complaint is that I feel like the means are a little overpriced, but that's subjective. I've been ordering more meals at once (the price per meal drops at higher quantities) and freezing some of the meals for use later. They don't recommend freezing, but it's worked for me so far.

If you're interested in trying it out, they have a referral program I can share for up to $150 off your first order ( I think it depends on how many meals you order). Send me a PM with your email and I can send the discount.

[LEREED15]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

I'm specifically inquiring about 'ready made' meals ie. FACTOR. I've seen ads online and now on t.v. Has anyone here tried them and if so, how would you review them??

My husband and I use have used Factor (it's not "Focus" Factor like someone keeps saying) on and off for many years. We enjoy the meals and the convenience. Their packaging does keep the meals cold, even here in Florida in the summer. I have found their quality very consistent and you have many choices every week. Even if you select a "set" menu plan. (like keto etc.) you can still go in each week and pick from the full selection, so that doesn't limit you. It just determines what meals you get if you forget to make personalized selections on a particular week. We travel a lot and it is also very easy to pause for a week or more and then restart.

I have also used Home Chef and they now have their own version of the same type of ready-made non-frozen microwavable meals called Tempo. We have liked these too. Home Chef gives the added flexibility of being able to mix and match if you want to get some ready-made and some "oven ready" or express meals if you want to do a little "light cooking" as I call it. They have a huge variety now and you can select from all their types of meals within a single plan - it is the best of both worlds in my mind.

[Cliff Fr]

Publix has ready made meals for one. It may be cheaper to buy 2 of those than use the expensive ones advertised on tv. Nothing will be as good though as something you cook yourself at home with fresh ingredients.

[cjky2k]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Nothing has changed....yes I still need "gluten free". I have checked what you've suggested but have passed on them. We've done the chicken from F.M. but need a bit more variety I guess. I do like veggie dishes (salads and such) but my other half---not so much. As we've aged, we've found we can share meals and stretch them out. The one thing we both share is "mobility issues"---thus the inquiry on delivery. Unless the delivery cost is prohibitively high then ???? But mostly the question re: FACTOR is what is the quality that folks have found?

My step daughter requires gluten free and uses Hungry Root and really likes it. She does cook for herself as well, but says she can get more variety using HungryRoot. I would take a look at that.

[Sledneck]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Various levels of "oven ready".

Great food.

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i found factor very inconsistent . sometimes the meat would be great others times rubber. they will credit you on any complaint but that’s annoying and sometimes force me to go purchase another meal . some of the recipes also were terrible