The hangry meltdowns, the picky eater struggles, the endless dinner prep battles. I’m a full-time graphic designer and mom to two: Caleb (5, the pickiest eater) and Bella (3, always hangry). Feeding them food they want to eat that's also nutritious can feel impossible. I’ve tried kids meal delivery services, but they always fall short—not enough food, mushy recipes, poor nutrition. And as we all know, adjusting (or canceling) those subscriptions is a nightmare!

Then I found Nurture Life. They checked all my boxes:

• 💪 Focus on nutrition and high-quality ingredients—non-negotiables for me when it comes to my kids
• 😋 Rave reviews about how tasty the meals are!
• 📦 Risk-free subscription with a flexible delivery schedule 
• 😌 Affordable at just $3.74 per meal

Read on to see why Nurture Life’s Kids Meals changed the game for us. Plus, we’ll get pediatric dietitian and fellow mom Rachel Rothman (MS, RD, CLEC), to give us her take.

‍What to Look for in Your Kids Meals

According to Rothman—our pediatric dietitian—consider the following when feeding your kids.

1. Nutrition & Ingredients: ensure the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats from whole foods: shoot for 50% veggies/fruits, 25% protein/healthy fats, 25% whole grains.
2. Portion Size: portion meals based on your own child’s needs and benchmarks for their age.‍
3. Variety & Taste: expose kids early to different foods to help them develop a healthy relationship with food.

How does Nurture life stack up?

1) 🥗Nutrition & Ingredients: Nurture Life Wins with Meals Designed by Dietitians

I have zero background in nutrition, so it’s nerve-wracking (and a lot of work!) to ensure that my kids get the right nutrients in the right amounts. Nurture Life’s recipes are created by Registered Dietitians. Each meal includes the grains, vegetables, and proteins essential for my kids’ growth and development. Bella’s favorite is Chicken & Mac with Hidden Squash & Peas. It’s high in protein and iron, and made from only whole ingredients, like antibiotic-free chicken and organic peas.

Nurture Life’s meals have the same high-quality ingredients I use at home: organic veggies, antibiotic- and hormone-free proteins (like their chicken and ASC-certified salmon), and whole grains (like organic brown rice). Plus, no artificial additives or preservatives.

2) ⌛Portion Size (and Convenience): Big Portions Ready in Just One Minute 

Other services I’ve tried require prep work, like defrosting bricks of icy food. That’s always a slow guessing game with my microwave: hello frozen centers and mushy veggies 😢. I thought these services were supposed to save me time! Nurture Life actually keeps that promise. Meals arrive refrigerated & fresh. Just…

1. Pierce the meal's film seal a couple of times with a fork
2. Microwave for 1 minute
3. Serve!

A total of 2 minutes from fridge to table. No menu planning, grocery shopping, chopping, cooking, cleaning, or washing. Plus, the packaging is made from high-quality, BPA-free materials. Nurture Life offers flexible subscription options, letting me easily skip weeks and change delivery days.

Nurture Life has generous portion sizes. In fact, on average, Nurture Life meals have 33% more food (by weight) compared to competing services. Bonus: for toddlers, you can even split meals into two or three like I do for Bella! That’s an even better deal.

3) 😋Taste: Nurture Life is Picky Eater Approved

Nurture Life meals are crafted to appeal to kids’ palates without sacrificing nutrition, and it actually showed in my kids after our first delivery. Picky Caleb actually finished his meal without negotiation. His favorites are Spaghetti & Meatballs with Super Veggie Sauce and French Toast Sticks with Scrambled Eggs. Nurture Life even lets you filter for these crowd-pleasers using the “Picky Eater Fav” tag, which was a nice touch.

Nurture Life offers new recipes each month, and a total of 25 recipes each week! I’ve snuck a few bites (no shame here) and can confirm their yumminess!

Busy Mom? Nurture Life Absolutely Helps (without the guilt!)

Nurture Life has put together an unbeatable combo of taste, convenience, and nutrition. And at just $3.74 per meal with our TCD discount, it’s a no-brainer! 

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