A lot of people utilise online meal plans for convenience and to take the thinking out of nutrition. These types of plans can be costly with groceries being up to $200 per person/week and don’t take into consideration your individual preferences or lifestyle. Peta has reviewed 4 common meal plans that are used by our clients, with CSIRO AND 12wbt coming out on top in regards to diet quality, flexibility and dietitian created plans.
| Online Plan | Subscription Cost/Week | Food Cost (per person) | Diet Quality | Flexibility | Distinguishing Features | Limitations |
| CSIRO Total Wellbeing | $19.99 | $180-200 | Highest diet quality and widest range of nutrients | Yes – different types and kj controlled plans. | Higher protein, lower fat and carbs, no food restrictions, based on research and fully refunded for successful completion. Dietitian created and easier recipes. | Most expensive food cost. |
| 28 By Sam Wood | $13.62 | $170 | Restricts grains and limits fruit due to low sugar basis. | Male and Female plans, can exchange meals. | Not created by a dietitian, recipes are based on the I Quit Sugar Program. Adaptations to the recipes available Vegan Gluten free, Dairy Free. 10% discount on Fruit and Veg w Woolworth. | No kilojoule amounts provided. |
| 12WBT (Michelle Bridges) | $19.99 | No food cost provided | Good quality, fresh and cooked meals, does not limit nutrients or food groups | Yes, range of energy controlled plans up to 8,000kJ per day and 6 different programs: wt loss, fitness, pregnancy, post baby | Cost of food is not provided | |
| Healthy Mummy | $6.69 | $150-$200 | Minimal fresh salad ingredients in the meal plans, overall quality is good. | Yes, suitable for families and recipes can be exchanged | The cheapest of all programs, cuts out white sugar, increases protein. Designed for meal prepping and bulk cooks, with limited fresh meals. Nutritionist planned. | Only designed for mums, refer a friend/sales and add on product heavy |
