The top 5 prepared-food diet programs which are popular worldwide were reviewed by Epicurious, a food website. The diet programs were reviewed on the basis of flavor, convenience, portion size, nutrition and variety. The similarity of these prepared foods to "real food” was also considered while rating the programs on a four-fork scale.

 

eDiets
The eDiets food program tops the list of the prepared-food diet programs. The biggest advantage of this diet plan is that it includes several delicious choices. Hence, it received three forks by Epicurious in the rating system. However, this diet plan is much criticized because you do not get detailed information about it before you decide to register for it. Obtaining an eDiet is easy. You just have to go the eDiets website and enter how much weight you would want to lose. Thereafter, you will receive a custom meal-delivery plan that will suit your personal needs.

Zone Diet
The Zone Diet plan came out to be the most expensive of all custom diet programs upon being reviewed. This diet was applauded for its sophisticated flavors and it received just below three forks in the rating system.  The Zone Diet website will offer you all the required information on health, supplements, fitness as well as weight loss. If you follow this diet plan you will be able to slash at least 1 to 2 lbs. within a week.

PureFoods Low Carb
PureFoods Low Carb lies in the middle of the pack with merely under two forks. When reviewed, PureFoods came out as the second-highest priced plan, but its big portions are much appreciated. PureFoods Low Carb foods are high in fat and artificial flavor but low in fiber. Pure Foods has now been named as PureFoods Fresh Start plan, and its website shows fresh foods which can be delivered right to your doorsteps.

Jenny Craig
The cooperative customer assistance offered at Jenny Craig was much appreciated, but on the downside it was reported that the program foods consisted of too much sugar and less fiber. Hence, Jenny Craig was awarded just one fork. At the Jenny Craig website, you are allowed to get a complete weight loss profile and you also get to use free online weight-loss tools. You may also call and talk to one of the company's consultants, if needed.

Nutrisystem
In addition to Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem also got only one fork in the rating by Epicurious. Although it was the least expensive out of all the programs but it consisted of subpar flavors and textures as well as small portions of food on the downside. The Nutrisystem website states that this program was named the Best Value program by SmartMoney magazine in 2010.

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