If you’re trying to eat a healthier diet this year, you may be tempted to try a crash or fad diet going viral on social media to get the best results. However, people who try dieting frequently struggle to keep it up for a variety of reasons. Also, the crash and fad diets themselves may only work temporarily or cause unintended health issues of their own. These problems can make the idea of changing one’s eating habits seem hard. Fortunately, there are plenty of easier, more effective and less stressful ways to accomplish this goal and make sure it sticks.
This fall, families and older adults across the Washington, DC, region are finding relief in Healthy Fresh Meals, a Hyattsville-based meal prep company dedicated to making nutritious eating realistic — not restrictive. Its founder, Shana Greenbaum, built the business to solve the problems she saw firsthand.
“I know all too well how difficult getting healthy meals on the table can be for families, and how important it truly is,” said Greenbaum. “This is why I started the company. I want to help solve the problem for families and seniors alike, ensuring they have access to healthy meals without putting in all the effort to go get or make them.”
Her philosophy aligns closely with modern nutrition research and habit-building strategies: meaningful change happens through small, sustainable steps, not dramatic overnight transformations.
Why Healthy Fresh Meals works
Healthy Fresh Meals provides fully prepared, chef-made meals delivered to customers’ doors. For parents trying to get dinner on the table or seniors who want balanced meals without the hassle, this eliminates the biggest barrier to healthy eating — time.
Research published by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics confirms that families influence children’s long-term eating habits, and shared healthy meals boost kids’ fruit and vegetable intake. But the reality is that many households simply can’t manage regular meal prep due to conflicting schedules, stress or limited resources.
Healthy Fresh Meals fills that gap with solutions that support real-life habit building:
- Save time and reduce stress: Delivered meals that are ready to heat and eat free families from meal planning, grocery shopping, prep and cleanup.
- Eat well, effortlessly: The rotating menu offers high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and athlete-focused options developed by professionally trained chefs.
- Support long-term healthy habits: Healthy Fresh Meals aligns with expert guidance that encourages small swaps, reasonable limits and adding healthy foods before eliminating favorites.
- Portion control without the mental load: Meals arrive portioned appropriately, helping customers avoid overeating and reduce food waste — two key challenges in maintaining healthy habits.
- Cost savings over time: Between reduced food waste, fewer impulse grocery buys and less takeout, many customers find weekly delivery is surprisingly cost-effective.
“The feedback we get from our customers is wonderful. By using our meal prep service, they are eating healthier, saving time and money, and have a variety of dishes to choose from. They are loving it!” shares Greenbaum.
How Healthy Fresh Meals supports nutrition goals for 2026 and beyond
Pairing Healthy Fresh Meals’ convenience with simple nutrition habits creates a plan people can actually maintain. Practical strategies from the “Healthy Habits” guide align naturally with what the company offers:
- Start small, not perfect: Trying to overhaul everything at once often leads to burnout. Choosing ready-to-eat meals with balanced ingredients helps people ease into new rhythms without the pressure of mastering new recipes.
- Plan ahead: Healthy Fresh Meals’ weekly ordering system is meal planning made easy. Customers choose meals in advance, eliminating daily decision fatigue.
- Add before you subtract: Because Healthy Fresh Meals dishes include vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains, customers naturally incorporate nutrient-dense foods into their week — no restriction required.
- Meet specific health goals: Weight management, heart health, higher protein intake or simply eating more vegetables — Healthy Fresh Meals offers menu categories designed to support these individual goals.
A growing leader in healthy eating solutions
Healthy Fresh Meals is recognized not just by its customers but also on a national stage. The company was named one of the 2025 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Culture Champions, a testament to its innovation, employee culture and impact.
Since its founding in 2016, the business has expanded to serve Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia and soon, Alexandria, offering deliveries to counties including Charles, Montgomery, Howard and Prince George’s. With more than 20 employees and a constantly evolving menu, the company continues to redefine what accessible healthy eating looks like for busy households.
For families hoping to bring back weeknight dinners, seniors wanting independence, and anyone striving to build healthier habits in 2026, Healthy Fresh Meals provides a bridge between good intentions and real-life follow-through.
To learn more or view the latest menu, visit healthyfreshmeals.com.
