Good Measure Meals

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Good Measure Meals

Company Address

176 Ottley Drive

Atlanta, GA 30324

404-815-7695

Website: www.goodmeasuremeals.com

Company Summary

Good Measure Meals Good Measure Meals was started in 2003 by restauranteur Tom Murphy, who owns Murphy's Restaurant in Virginia Highlands.

In 2005 Good Measure Meals was purchased by the Atlanta non-profit Open Hand. The purchase by OpenHand is part of a growing trend in the non-profit world called social entrepreneurship. While Good measure Meals is a separate business unit, all net proceeds generated by the business unit go to support the mission of Open Hand - "To help people with chronic disease or disability overcome barriers to improved health by offering home-delivered meals and prevention based nutrition programs.

Open Hand invested over $100,000 in the development of a new menu that would be compliant with the healthy eating guidelines established by The American Heart association, The American Diabetic Association, and The American Cancer Society.

Good Measure services only the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area, with convenient pick up locations, or they deliver meals to your home or office.

How the Plan Works

Four nutritionally balanced, calorie controlled meal plans are available. The company also offers the Good Measure Meals "Dinner Plan" for individuals who just need a healthy option for dinner. Starting at $18.99 a day, Good Measure Meals delivers three meals a day, five or seven days a week.

The meals are always fresh, never frozen. They are simply heated in a microwave or oven.

The "Dinner Plan" provides 5 nutritious dinners each week at just $8.99 per day.

Good Measure Meals offers four calorie levels to choose from. Snacks are included:

1200 calories/day - $18.99/day
1400 calories/day - $19.99/day
1700 calories/day - $20.99/day
2100 calories/day - $22.99/day

The basic delivery charge is $25 per week. That charge covers 2 deliveries per week. Fresh, ready to eat meals are delivered to your home or office or pick up location on Monday and Thursday of each week.

The two basic plans are the 1200 and 1700 calorie meals. The meals are the same food, just different portion sizes. Good measure Meals offers a 28-day menu cycle and they update the menu twice each year with a Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter menu.

This food plan is suitable for anyone trying to lose weight or manage conditions like Type 2 Diabetes , Hypertension or High Cholesterol. Their 20-30-50 mix of protein, aft and carbohydrates makes the plan a great option for anyone who wants to eat healthy.

Freezing your meal for a short period of time is fine but the packaging is not designed for long term freezing.

The company says that if you have a life threatening food allergy, it is not recommended that you use this service.

As a general guideline, most of the company's female clients choose the 1200 or 1400 calorie plans while the male clients choose a higher calorie option. They also give you the option to change your plan with only a week's notice.

Good Measure also offers:

Nutrition Counseling from Registered Dietitians
Certified Diabetes Educator on Staff
Online Support.

The information on this web site is intended for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Before starting any weight loss program, it is recommended that you consult your physician or other health care professional.

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