Modify Health Review: Diabetes-Friendly Meal Delivery

Modify Health's philosophy is that food is not just for fun; it's a form of medicine. Modify Health's programs are designed not just to feed but to educate and support individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and IBS, to name a few. Their combination of home-delivered meals and dietitian coaching is a comprehensive support system for those looking to make significant lifestyle changes.

Don't let the discount rush you

Modify Health entices new customers with a tempting time-sensitive 35% off your first order. While this marketing tactic is common, that manufactured sense of urgency doesn't sit well with us, especially when savvy customers can find ways around the countdown.

Two kinds of plans

Modify Health's Diabetes-Friendly plan starts at $13.45 per meal, with a flexible subscription model that allows you to skip weeks or cancel anytime. The Diabetes-Friendly FIT Quickstart Program takes it a step further with dietitian support and resources aimed at kickstarting a health journey, albeit at a higher one-time cost. The money-back guarantee across both options adds a layer of trust and confidence in their service.

31 different meals

Modify Health gives diabetics a good range of meal options, conveniently displayed on the weekly menu. Unlike some competitors, Modify Health gives the Diabetes-friendly meals their own tab so they aren't too hard to find. Each meal is listed with detailed nutritional information and ingredients. You'll find 13 chicken dishes, 3 beef, 2 pork, 5 fish/shrimp, and 8 vegetarian for a total of 31. Some examples of the meals include Braised Beef with Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Herbed Green Beans, Mahi Mahi with Romesco Sauce, Roasted Potatoes & Herb Green Beans, and Garlic Roasted Chicken with Sour Cream & Onion Mashed Potatoes. The meals are well-portioned, ranging from 250 to 700 calories, and focus on nutrient-dense and fiber-rich ingredients to keep you fuller longer.

Some love it, others hate it

Customer sentiment is where things start to get a little unclear. Some customers think that the portion sizes are generous, while others say they don't come close to matching the portions advertised on the website. One customer says, "Everything tastes so fresh and the spices used are excellent substitutes for salt," while another complains, "The food was nasty! Didn't look anything like the photos and resembled bad baby food! Tasteless, unappetizing and even the dogs wouldn't eat it!" While this polarization of customer experience isn't uncommon when delving into what customers are saying about diabetes-friendly meal delivery services, there are services in our review that are rated positively more consistently.

Easily microwaved or cooked in the oven

To heat up Modify Health meals, there are instructions for both microwaving and using a conventional oven. For microwaving, you remove the band from the tray, leave the clear film intact, and peel a corner to allow steam venting. Then, you place the meal in the microwave and heat it for 1-2 minutes if thawed or 3-5 minutes if frozen. After cooking, let the meal rest for 1 minute, remove the clear film, and enjoy. If using a conventional oven, you transfer the meal from the tray to an oven-safe dish and heat it at 350°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The meals are of high quality and taste great, as they are created by classically-trained chefs and freshly prepared. They come fully-prepared, so there is no need for any additional prep: simply heat and eat.

Organic ingredients often used

While Modify Health isn't fully organic, they claim to use organic ingredients "as much as possible". On top of that, all of their meals are gluten-free and contain no artificial ingredients or GMOs. Their animal proteins are responsibly sourced (grass-fed and free-range).

Cheap shipping

Modify Health delivers meals via major carriers such as UPS or FedEx, with scheduled deliveries on Fridays. You don't need to be home to sign. Shipping costs $4.99 to all 50 states, which is about 50% cheaper than competitors.

Recyclable packaging keeps meals cold

Modify Health's meals are packaged in vacuum-sealed, BPA-free, and recyclable trays. The plastic seals and trays are also recyclable. To keep the meals at a safe temperature while being transported, they're delivered in insulated cardboard boxes with ice packs. The meals can stay fresh for 7-10 days in the fridge and 6-8 weeks in the freezer. Modify Health is passionate about sustainability and encourages customers to recycle the packaging after use.

Customer-friendly cancellation policy

Modify Health permits you to cancel your subscription by visiting your account settings or calling their toll-free number. You can also skip or pause with the same level of convenience. It's good that they let you cancel whenever and through your account settings. (Some services make you call them, which we think is an unnecessary barrier and borders on predatory.)

Rated well by the BBB

Modify Health has received a rating of 2.9 on Trustpilot, with only 2 reviews, both giving it a 1-star rating. However, there are more reviews on Google with mixed opinions. While some customers there say that Modify Health offers great food and it's the best they've ever tasted, others warn to stay away and describe it as the worst. There are lots of compliments about the customer service, though. They also have an "A" from the Better Business Bureau, which counts for something.

Middling service

Modify Health is a bit of a head-scratcher. We think they would do well to incentivize customers to leave more Trustpilot reviews, or in other places they can be easily found. As of right now, the few reviews there swing wildly between total satisfaction with the meals and revulsion. That makes it hard to figure out what the typical experience with this diabetes-friendly meal delivery service is really like. If you're still looking into trying them out, you should also keep in mind that their meals are a couple dollars more expensive than some competitors. For all of those reasons, Modify Health lands in the middle of the pack.

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