Ideas for a lighter week

Guides to eating better, city by city.

Clear answers about meal prep, prepared food, and finding local options that genuinely fit your routine.

05 published guides

Large take-home food trays beside ready single portions from several kitchens

Costco prepared food vs. Platera: which one suits your week

Costco sells cooked food in family formats and per kilo it is unbeatable. Platera delivers single portions from kitchens in your city. What each really costs, membership and the trip included.

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Identical prepared meals from one kitchen beside varied home-cooked dishes from several kitchens

Comparison · Mexico9 min read

Manzana Verde vs. Platera: which one suits your week

Manzana Verde sells its own food on prepaid credit plans. Platera gathers local kitchens so you can compare them. Prices, coverage, and who each one suits.

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Six identical meals from one catalogue beside varied home-cooked dishes from several kitchens

Comparison · México9 min read

The Protein Co vs. Platera: which one suits your week

The Protein Co charges $200 a meal with a three-meal minimum and only delivers in Mexico City. Platera gathers kitchens in your city so you can compare. The full arithmetic and who each one suits.

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Dishes labelled with their macros beside home-cooked food from several kitchens with prices in plain view

Comparison · México9 min read

My Fitness Chef vs. Platera: which one suits your week

My Fitness Chef publishes macros for 27 dishes and ships to 29 states, but its prices need a login. Platera puts every kitchen's price in plain view. What you can work out with each.

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Ten prepared meals organized for a week in Guadalajara

Local guide · Guadalajara8 min read

Meal prep in Guadalajara: how to choose the best service for your week

How to check coverage, portions, delivery, storage, and real cost before ordering prepared meals for the week.

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