Below, find the good, the bad, and the downright delicious from my time testing out the company’s nutrition-focused recipes. While intentionally designed as a meal delivery service for people with weight loss goals, Trifecta is equally beneficial for anyone looking to improve their eating habits with nutritionally balanced meals. Plus, it cuts down on time spent meal planning, shopping, and prepping. Trifecta also has a free app to manage your subscription and deliveries, plus log and track your meals, calories, workouts, and progress. For $10 per month, you can upgrade to a premium subscription, which gives access to macronutrient tracking, training videos, and more. I have not tested the app, but there are a ton of testimonials on the brand’s website from customers who have improved their gut health, lost weight, increased confidence levels, and achieved their overall health and fitness goals while using Trifecta’s membership and meal delivery services. If you have weight loss goals, certain dietary preferences, or simply want to take the guesswork out of eating healthier, Trifecta is a great meal delivery option. I enjoyed it even though I love to cook, but these fully prepared meals would be even better for someone who wants to spend a very minimal amount of time in the kitchen. Who should skip it: Trifecta might not be the right choice for people who want to hand-pick specific meals or don’t like reheating precooked meals. I will also say that while the meals taste great and are made with healthy, high-quality ingredients, the recipes are not super inventive. So if you’re looking for something with out-of-the-box ingredients, Trifecta may not be for you. Everything Trifecta cooks is made without preservatives, artificial ingredients, refined sugar, or dairy. Designed to optimize your diet, the meals have carefully calculated macro- and micronutrients, all outlined on the brand’s packaging. The company also works with farmers to source in-season produce whenever possible, as a way to keep prices down and serve the freshest foods. Here’s a brief snapshot of what to expect from the different options, including how much each Trifecta plan costs: Clean Meal Plan: High-quality protein, organic veggies, whole grains. Average calories: 450; Average protein: 29g; Average carbs: 45g; Average fat: 17g ($15 to $16 per meal) Paleo Meal Plan: Organic produce, paleo proteins. No dairy, soy, grains, legumes, or gluten. Average calories: 440; Average protein: 30g; Average carbs: 35g; Average fat: 20g ($15 to $16 per meal) Keto Meal Plan: High fat, low carb, high-quality protein. Average calories: 400; Average protein: 32g; Average carbs: 10g; Average fat: 28g ($15 to $16 per meal) Vegan Meal Plan: Organic produce, plant-based protein. Average calories: 430; Average protein: 21g; Average carbs: 55g; Average fat: 15g ($12 to $13 per meal) Whole30 Approved Meal Plan: Organic produce, eggs, plant-based protein. Free of dairy, soy, grains, legumes, and gluten. Average calories: 440; Average protein: 30g; Average carbs: 35g; Average fat: 20g ($15 to $16 per meal) Vegetarian Meal Plan: Organic produce, gluten-free whole grains, and plant-based protein. Free of dairy, soy, grains, legumes, and gluten. Average calories: 430; Average protein: 21g; Average carbs: 55g; Average fat: 15g ($12 to $13 per meal) Trifecta offers a few meal plan sizes with a choice of deliveries either five or seven days per week. Along with selecting the number of days, you can decide on the exact meals you want sent your way: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three. There’s also a third entrée available for people who truly want to eliminate shopping and cooking. While you aren’t able to pick and choose menu items with Trifecta’s typical meal plans, I was impressed by how seriously the brand takes dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergies. At checkout, you can apply up to two allergy or dietary needs. Once your preferences are set, your menu will be revised to fully replace any meals containing those ingredients rather than removing the ingredient itself from the meal (to avoid cross-contamination). From there, deliveries arrive on Friday or Saturday. All menu items will be sent in one large box. The fully precooked meals arrive with instructions on how best to heat them on the stove, in the oven, or in the microwave. If you prefer to use the air fryer, you can also check out the website for additional cooking recommendations. Trifecta says your food is packed to stay fresh for several hours, even if you aren’t home to receive it right away. I can attest to this, as I was not home when it arrived, but my food was still extremely cold when I opened the box. That said, it’s recommended that you put your food in the refrigerator or freezer as soon as you can to maintain optimal freshness. To ensure I got the most comprehensive experience, I tried meals from both the refrigerator and from the freezer. Once prepared, I didn’t notice any discernible difference in freshness. I’ll admit I’m on the pickier side when it comes to food. For example, because I prepare at least 90% of my food for myself, I often find meal delivery, takeout, and restaurant options to be heavy on the salt. I did not have this issue at all with Trifecta. I loved that each of the meals was clearly labeled with ingredients and nutritional information so I knew I wasn’t loading up on excess sodium, additives, or preservatives. Every meal I tried: Southwestern Style Turkey Bowl with sweet potatoes, onions, and bell peppers Pollo Guisado white meat chicken with tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, and citrus Tropical Garlic Shrimp with bell peppers, lemon, and coconut Jambalaya with spiced rice, white meat chicken, pork, and andouille sausage Spicy Southwestern Style Turkey Skillet with sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and guacamole Spicy Green Chili Chicken with brown rice, corn, and poblano peppers When you first look at Trifecta’s ingredient lists, they’re so clean that you might expect the food to be bland. I didn’t find that to be the case at all. The standout meals for me were the Pollo Guisado and the Tropical Garlic Shrimp—both of which I was actually not super excited about from the description. Since my meals arrived in October, the tropical and citrus flavors threw me off a bit. To my surprise, the flavors were bright and fresh while still warming enough for the cooler fall weather. I’m a very active person, so I struggle with getting enough protein. I eat healthy, but I’m always a bit skeptical of meat sources. As a result, I often load up on vegetables, carbs, and extra plant-based protein sources. Trifecta’s commitment to using only grass-fed, pasture-raised meat and sustainably sourced seafood made me feel good about the quality of the food I was eating—and less worried about cramming in extra tofu or chickpeas. With the Trifecta app, you can take your weight loss goals a step further plus connect with a community of people with similar health goals. Above that, each meal is portioned with your optimal health in mind as it relates to calories, fat, protein, and carbs. If you’re struggling to eat healthy, Trifecta is an excellent option. The packaging is also green, especially when you compare it with the plastic waste often produced by buying food online or in the grocery store. Trifecta uses 98% biodegradable packaging, eliminating as much plastic and Styrofoam as possible, with the goal of reaching 100% biodegradable trays and packaging within the next year. These meals net out somewhere between $12 and $16 per serving, which is about on par with my favorite healthy takeout options but probably more than what I’d spend on groceries for one person. I wouldn’t splurge on this every week, but it’s worth it for the weeks when I’m short on time and don’t want a refrigerator full of wasted groceries. Plus, first time customers can save 40% on their first order with code MBG40.
