Our Nutrition &
Ingredient Philosophy
Our Nutrition &
Ingredient Philosophy
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.
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
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.
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
Our Ingredient Philosophy Applied
Dietitian-Approved Quality Standards
Our meals and add-ons follow strict nutrition and ingredient guidelines—designed by credentialed nutrition experts.
Our registered dietitians—all credited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)—use nutrition research to set standards for all meals and add-ons. They give guidelines to our chefs for each dietary category during the development process. After creating new meals, our dietitians review and approve ingredients and overall nutrition. Working with chefs, they continually enhance the taste and nutrition of recipes based on customer feedback.Nutritious, Well-Balanced Meals
Calorie Smart:
Meals made with 550 calories or less per serving that are designed to be balanced in nutrition and satiating, all while maintaining a controlled calorie amount.
Protein Plus:
Deliciously satisfying meals with 30 grams of protein or more to help support your appetite between meals and muscles after a workout!
Keto:
Meals designed to be greater than 60% fat with around 10% or less of calories coming from carbohydrates
Calorie Smart:
Meals made with 550 calories or less per serving that are designed to be balanced in nutrition and satiating, all while maintaining a controlled calorie amount.
Protein Plus:
Deliciously satisfying meals with 30 grams of protein or more to help support your appetite between meals and muscles after a workout!
Keto:
Meals designed to be greater than 60% fat with around 10% or less of calories coming from carbohydrates
Flexitarian:
Well-balanced meals centered around veggies and lean proteins for a 'flexitarian' lifestyle
Chefs Choice:
Meals that are well-rounded and made with wholesome ingredients to support any dietery lifestyle
Vegan & Veggie:
Wholesome, meat-free meals that are plant centered! Our vegetarian dishes may feature cheese and egg, while our vegan dishes are free of poulty, dairy, honey and more!
Flexitarian:
Well-balanced meals centered around veggies and lean proteins for a 'flexitarian' lifestyle
Chefs Choice:
Meals that are well-rounded and made with wholesome ingredients to support any dietery lifestyle
Vegan & Veggie:
Wholesome, meat-free meals that are plant centered! Our vegetarian dishes may feature cheese and egg, while our vegan dishes are free of poulty, dairy, honey and more!
All-Day Fuel
Choose from 60+ add-ons that are designed to complement your meals and help you stay nourished all day long!
We offer choices for any gaps in your day including: breakfast, shakes, juices, smoothies, lunch-to-go, proteins, snacks, sides, desserts, and more! Similarly to meals, add-on items are tagged with dietary categories adjusted for the specific items' nutrition if applicable. This way, you can stay on track with add-on items that coincide with your meals.
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