Food Meal Plans in Manila That Can Help You Shed Pandemic Weight Gain
According to the National Nutrition Council (NNC), the country’s highest policymaking and coordinating body on nutrition, “anxiety and stress-related food cravings brought by the pandemic led to the sudden shift on food eating habits.” Not only did many Filipinos choose to eat unhealthy food and snack often, but their lifestyle also changed drastically due to fitness centers closing down because of community quarantine measures.
As Manila stays under Alert Level 1, many are going back to the gym to shed the weight they gained in the past two years. While exercising is an effective way to lose those pounds, it should go hand in hand with a proper diet. Let these food meal plans in Manila help you if you think you can’t stick to healthy food choices.
The Lunchbox Diet Crew
The Lunchbox Diet offers portion-controlled meals that focus on serving a healthy balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and vegetables to help you lose weight. They have an in-house dietitian who computes all the ingredients in their menu so you’re sure to stay within your desired calorie intake.
Depending on your diet and fitness goals, you can choose from their Regular Lunchbox (healthy and balanced meals for weight loss), Low Carb Lunchbox (meals with fiber-rich vegetables and high-protein grains), Keto-friendly Lunchbox (keto meals for faster weight loss), or Vegetarian Lunchbox (no meat meals, just farm-fresh ingredients).
Payment is through BPI or BDO. Same and day before deliveries are available so check their website to know if they have routes in your neighborhood.
Daily’s Diet
Daily’s Diet is headed by culinary and nutrition experts who have experience in the food industry for over 30 years and in nutrition for more than 10 years. They put great consideration in the amount and proper distribution of fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and good fats that the body needs.
Choose from their Balanced Diet, High Protein, Medical, Diabetic, and Pescatarian menu. If you want the whole family to join your weight loss journey, they also have a Family Menu. Orders should be a minimum of three days. Accepted payment methods are cash on delivery (COD) on first day of delivery, credit/debit card, e-wallet, and over-the-counter bank deposits.
Delivery is free for most areas in Metro Manila. They also deliver in nearby provinces such as Cavite and Laguna. Visit their website to check their delivery areas and rates.
Eat’s Life Manila
Eat’s Life Manila is one of the brands under Feel Good Food Group. For healthy weekly plans, you can go with their Plant Life, Slim Life (for weight loss), Balanced Life, and Fit Life (for muscle gain). If you have dietary restrictions and would like a longer plan (up to 20 days), you can order their Diabetic, Renal (for those with kidney-related conditions), Cardiovascular (or Cardiac Diet), or Hypertensive (for those who need to control high blood pressure) plans instead.
Another great thing about Eat’s Life Manila is you can check their website for the macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrates) found in each menu you’re about to eat!
Accepted payment methods are PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer (BPI or BPO). All deliveries take place in the evening between 6 PM and 9:30 PM. Fees depend on specific areas so it’s best to check their website for more details.
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