Our Nutrition &
Ingredient Philosophy

Real nutrition, made simple.

We believe that a well-balanced diet is key to achieving a sustainable and healthful lifestyle long term. Factor makes it easy with chef prepared, dietitian-approved meals.

The Science Behind Our Meals

Factor meals are designed with a mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fats for well-rounded nutrition. They also include an array of vitamins and minerals, which are essential nutrients for overall health.*

Carbohydrates:

Carbohydrates are found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and dairy, and can be categorized as either simple carbs or complex carbs. Simple carbs are quickly processed, while the body takes longer to digest and absorb complex carbs.

Proteins:

Protein is crucial for various body functions like hair growth, enzyme and organ function, and hormone production. When you eat protein, it breaks down into amino acids, which are essential for your body. There are 20 different types of amino acids. Nine of them are essential and can only come from food consumption, the other 11 are synthesized by your body.

Fat:

Your body requires dietary fat as a macronutrient for optimal health. Besides enhancing the taste and texture of food, fat is a valuable source of calories and energy. Essential fatty acids help support immunity, cell signaling, mood, and brain health.

Ingredients with Integrity

Out of 500+ reviewed ingredients, more than 160 have been banned for use in Factor products based on our team's extensive 5-step analysis.

Each ingredient brought to Factor follows an extensive process for approval that includes examining human health impacts, safety, efficacy, consumer expectations, and more. Deciding which ingredients are a "no" can be difficult, but we are committed to our ingredient standards and evolving with the ever-changing dietary landscape.

Our Ingredient Philosophy Applied

At Factor, we focus on utilizing whole-food ingredients with science-backed health benefits. These ingredients are carefully selected to provide a variety of nutrients and flavors to help you achieve your daily dietary needs.

Micronutrients are needed to carry out certain chemical reactions within your body. Micronutrients consists of vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and more that work to maintain the brain, muscle, skin, bones, nerves, blood circulation and immune system. Several micronutrients are "essential", meaning they cannot be made by the body. Different vitamins and minerals have different functions in your body and provide different benefits. Together, they help keep you healthy and your body performing at its best. Deficiencies in micronutrients are linked to heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and more¹.

Beans, lentils, and legumes are full of plant-based proteins, fiber and other essential nutrients! This group of nutritionally dense foods have many benefits that make themc omparable to both vegetables and proteins. BEans, lentils and legumes are known for their protein content, low saturated fat content, vitamin and mineral profile, and rich taste. Eating them can help lower risk of heat disease, and improve gut health, glycemic control, blood cholesterol, and blood pressure⁴.

Nuts and seeds may be small, but they are nutritionally mighty! Nuts and seeds contain plant-based proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. They each contain different vitamins and minerals, such as folate and magnesium, that are needed by the body. They also contain phytochemicals that are known to be neuro and cardioprotective¹. In addition to their heart and health benefits, nuts and seeds can lower LDL cholesterol and improve HDL cholesterol⁶.

Dietitian-Approved Quality Standards

Our meals and add-ons follow strict nutrition and ingredient guidelines—designed by credentialed nutrition experts.

Nutritious, Well-Balanced Meals

Our meals are designed to be perfectly portioned and satisfying—with nutrition at the forefront of all of them. Every week, you can choose from 40 meals across 8 different meal preferences.

Calorie Smart:

Nutritious and perfectly portioned meals with 550 calories or less per serving.

Protein Plus:

Delicious meals with 30 grams of protein or more to help you stay satiated.

Keto:

Flavorful meals with 15 grams of net carbs or less that support your wellness.

Flexitarian:

Well-balanced meals centered around veggies and lean proteins.

Chefs Choice:

Well-rounded meals with wholesome ingredients to support any lifestyle.

Carb Conscious:

Enjoy meals with around 35 grams of total carbs or less so you can stay on track.

GLP-1 Balance:

Nourish your post GLP-1 journey with, protein-forward, calorie-friendly meals.

Fiber Filled:

Savor meals with around 6 grams of fiber or more to help support a healthy gut.

All-Day Fuel

Choose from 65+ add-ons that are designed to complement your meals and help you stay nourished all day long!

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Harvard Health Publishing. Know the Facts About Fats. Harvard Health. Published April 19, 2021. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/know-the-facts-about-fats.
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Whole Grains, Refined Grains, and Dietary Fiber. American Heart Association. Published December 18, 2023. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/whole-grains-refined-grains-and-dietary-fiber/.

Our Nutrition & Ingredient Philosophy