Factor Offers High Protein Meal Delivery Options

"While Factor's meals are generally enjoyable and reasonably tasty-for whatever reason, the dishes tending toward Mexican food seemed to be better than the rest-there's just no denying that eating food out of segmented plastic tray is, um, uninspiring. At the very least, put your heated results on a real plate. It'll taste better that way."

"Factor's proteins, especially the meats, were the highlight of most of the meals. Options I tried included a meatball and pasta dish with green beans, a bunless burger, shrimp pasta with some zucchini, a faux grits meal (cauliflower grits), and a chicken taco bowl. In every case, the protein was quite tasty, the sauces were a mixed bag, while the vegetables fared less well."

"This is not fine dining or even a home cooked meal, but a healthy alternative to frozen microwavable meals high in artificial ingredients and often with unnecessary added sugars. When you remember that, Factor succeeds in its intended purpose despite aesthetic and quality limitations."

Factor offers a practical solution for health-conscious individuals with limited time or cooking skills who want to avoid unhealthy takeout options. The service delivers pre-made meals requiring only microwave reheating. Protein quality, particularly meats, represents the strongest component of Factor meals, while sauces vary in quality and vegetables suffer from the cook-pack-ship-reheat process. Mexican-inspired dishes perform better than other options. The segmented plastic trays diminish the dining experience compared to plated presentation. When evaluated against its intended purpose—providing a healthier alternative to frozen processed meals and repeated takeout orders—Factor succeeds despite aesthetic limitations and imperfect execution on all components.

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