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Fill your plate with whole nutritious foods with these meal kits and prepared meal services.

Despite its name, the Paleo diet is as far away from the Flinstones as one can get. The Paleo diet grew out of a movement that was trying to capture diets associated with a less complicated life. Just as caveman had no access to dairy, legumes or grains, you won't find that on on this diet either. Paleo diets focus on whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, lean animal proteins, nuts and seeds. Out of this sentiment has come quite sophisticated offerings that have remained faithful to the original goal of less complicated, more authentic and simpler meals — all without sacrificing taste and variety. "The Paleo diet has a few great things going for it, like emphasizing produce, lean protein, nuts and seeds. It also limits foods high in refined sugars, which we know most Americans are consuming way too much of," says Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CDN, Deputy Nutrition Director for the Good Housekeeping Institute. "Since the diet is high in fiber, antioxidants and protein, it can be a healthy eating plan for some. That being said, the diet does restrict several nutritious foods and food groups like dairy, grains and legumes. It may be best to take certain principles from the Paleo diet, such as incorporating more vegetables and less added sugar into your diet, to reap long-term benefits."

The food and nutrition experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute conducted a more than three-month long meal delivery service study with over 200 real-life home cooks and industry experts across the United States. We researched and evaluated over 40 services, including traditional meal kits, affordable meal delivery services for everyday life and semi-prepared and ready-to-eat meals. Using this data, our registered dietitians chose the best Paleo meal delivery services to meet a variety of additional dietary lifestyle and preferences, from keto to low-carb to Whole30 and more. Each pick meets the requirements of the Paleo diet although some are more strict than others. All options cater to a wide variety of dietary needs and tastes.

If you are looking for Paleo meals or meals that also align with the Whole30 diet, you can't go wrong with any of our picks. If these choices are above your budget, check out our cheap meal delivery services, or for a more comprehensive guide, our best meal delivery services.

We also want to acknowledge that weight loss, health and body image are complex subjects. Before embarking on any diet, we invite you gain a broader perspective by reading our exploration into the hazards of diet culture.

The Paleo diet is popular within the Crossfit community and Trifecta happens to be its official meal delivery partner. Although you don't have to be a gym rat or follow a Paleo lifestyle to enjoy these meals, they offer something for everyone. The chef-driven menu is made with organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and locally sourced ingredients. All meals arrive fully prepared and vacuum sealed, so all you have to do is heat and eat.

How it works: Choose from a variety of meal plans including Paleo, Whole30, keto, vegan or vegetarian. If you're interested in Paleo specific meals, the Paleo and Whole30 menus are your best bet. Popular Paleo menu choices include roasted chicken breast with asparagus and grass-fed Korean beef with vegetables. Popular Whole30 choices include chimichurri grilled steak and pesto chicken breast. Meals can last in your fridge for six to 10 days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Lab lowdown: Testers reported, "the convenience is a game-changer and the meals were healthy, which is a really hard combination to get." Our food and nutrition experts appreciate the organic and locally sourced nutritious ingredients and that the meals are developed with dietitians and chefs together to create balanced meals.

This service is a perennial favorite with our experts, registered dietitians and testers due to the fresh and flavorful restaurant quality meals. The menu offers 10 Paleo meals a week to choose from. All meals use non-GMO, organic, and sustainably and locally sourced ingredients.

How it works: Select from six different meal types, including Keto + Paleo, which offers carb-conscious, high-protein recipes without gluten, grains, soy or legumes; there is also Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Fast & Fit, Vegan and Gluten-Free. The menu rotates weekly with new recipes added. Some of the Paleo menu items include spicy ginger-lime shrimp and bacon bowls and cajun blackened chicken.

Lab lowdown: Testers rave about the top-notch quality and freshness of ingredients: "The quality of the food was exceptional. I was very satisfied with the freshness and taste of the meals. Just yummy!!" Others commented on easy-to-follow instructions that cut down on prep time and "made cooking dinner easy and enjoyable." Green Chef is a favorite among our food and nutrition experts because it provides high-quality organic ingredients and delicious meals thats can be on the table in 30 minutes or less.

A continued tester favorite, Sunbasket offers an extensive range of dietary preferences and menu choices, including Paleo. It also offers the convenience of both traditional meal kits and ready-to-eat meals. All meals are created with chefs and registered dietitians. Paleo menu ingredients are organically sourced, and include organic eggs, responsibly raised meats, sustainably sourced seafood and healthy fats from nuts, seeds and avocados, among others. No grains, soy or dairy are included in the Paleo meals. Paleo menu options are approximately 400 to 800 calories, have 10 to 25 grams of protein and contain five or more grams of fiber.

How it works: Choose from weekly menus that meet a variety of dietary preferences, including Paleo, carb-conscious, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, lean and clean and Mediterranean, among others. Select two or more dinners to serve your choice of two to four people. Popular Paleo menu options include Thai turkey lettuce wraps, Vietnamese shaking beef and green goddess steak salad with roasted carrots.

Lab lowdown: Testers raved about the "flavorful and inventive global recipes and ingredients," and give high points for the generous portions and organic ingredients. Testers also appreciate the choice of being able to order both ready-to-eat meals and meal kits. Our experts appreciate the emphasis on high quality and whole food ingredients and the quick and easy-to-follow recipes.

Fresh N Lean offers ready-to-eat, chef-designed meals that include Paleo and Whole30-approved menus. Ingredients are non-GMO, organically-sourced and include grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, and free-range eggs and chicken. All meals are also gluten-free. The company partners with suppliers committed to low-impact or more sustainable farming methods. Meals arrive fresh, not frozen, vacuum sealed and ready to eat in five to seven minutes in the oven or three minutes in the microwave.

How it works: Begin by selecting your plan. You can choose from protein+, clean keto, Whole30-approved, Paleo and vegan, among others or shop a la carte. Select one, two or three meals a day, or select meals individually. You can also choose to add bulk items, snacks and a la carte options such as smoothies. The menu is updated weekly and nutritional information for each meal is provided on the company website. Popular Paleo and Whole30-approved menu options include Béarnaise grass fed steak with roasted sweet potatoes and Italian chicken sausage with herb marinated vegetables.

Lab lowdown: Testers gave the service top scores for "awesome variety of options" and "super fresh and tasty meals" that were "convenient and healthy." One tester raved, "this is the best prepared meal delivery service I have used." Our food and nutrition appreciate the generous portion sizes and fresh, organically-sourced ingredients.

This service claims to be the nation's leading AIP (Auto-immune Protocol) Paleo meal delivery service. Studies have indicated that AIP diets, which can serve an as an elimination diet for some, may be helpful in reducing an inflammatory response in patients with IBD (irritable bowel disease) and other autoimmune diseases. The chef-driven menu uses pasture-raised meats, wild-caught seafood, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits. Excluded from this service is nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, dairy, nightshades and eggs. All meals are single serve and ready to heat and eat.

How it works: Choose eight, 12 or 16 items and then choose if you want to receive your box every two, four or eight weeks. All meals can be refrigerated up to five days or frozen for up to six months. Top sellers include empanadas, pot pies, bacon apple chicken burger, savory hash breakfast bowl and tikka masala.

Lab lowdown: Our experts appreciate Paleo on the Go's method and commitment to providing meals that are not only healthy but can offer options for people with limited or elimination diets. There is a plethora of inventive meals to choose from that cater to international flavors too, as well as snacks and breakfast items that add variety and convenience.

This service offers one of the largest varieties of menu plans that can accommodate multiple dietary needs. If you're following a Paleo diet, the Whole30 and Paleo plans are for you. All meals are ready to eat in under two minutes and are free from dairy, gluten and refined sugar and grains. Each meal comes with easy-to-follow nutrition information including the macronutrient breakdown of protein, fats and carbs. This service works with a network of local chefs, and meals are developed with dietitians. All ingredient details are listed and include the inspiration behind the dishes.

How it works: Choose between different dietary preferences such as Paleo, Low Carb, Keto Friendly, Plant Based, Whole30, Mediterranean, Pre & postpartum and <500 calories. Menus rotate often and include seasonal ingredients. Some of the favorite Paleo and Whole30 meals include grilled salmon with cauliflower rice, garlic-roasted broccoli and garlicky green goddess sauce and cauliflower fried rice with heirloom eggs.

Lab lowdown: Testers gave the service top scores for generous portion sizes and range of menu choices. Our food and nutrition experts appreciate that multiple dietary preferences are taken into consideration and that full ingredients lists and macronutrient breakdowns and nutritional information are easily available.

Pete's Paleo was founded by Pete Servold, a classically trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu. This service offers restaurant-quality meals made with fresh, seasonal and whole foods ingredients that follow the Paleo diet. All meals arrived fresh and are gluten-, dairy- and soy-free with no sugar added. This fall, Pete’s Paleo is expanding their offerings and undergoing a brand refresh. To reflect this change, the company will include a more expansive menu comprising of; Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Low-FODMAP and AIP (Autoimmune Protocol).

How it works: Order five, 10 or 14 meals or choose the family plan of five meals with four portions each. Choose add-ons such as double proteins or sides like bone broth. Users can also order from the Paleo Pete's Lite menu, which offers smaller portion sizes of both protein and vegetables. Menus change seasonally and rotate weekly. Starting this fall, the menu will expand to accommodate a flexitarian diet and customers will be able to shop the new vegan menu.

Lab lowdown: Testers loved the convenience factor of the meals and being able to enjoy "quick, easy and healthy meals within minutes." Testers commented the meals were "great for days when you want something healthy but don't want to think about what to cook." Multiple testers raved about the generous portion sizes and satisfying meals. Our experts appreciate the focus on local and sustainable ingredients.

Factor offers single-serve, ready-to-eat meals that have been developed by dietitians and chefs. All meals are non-GMO and free from gluten and refined sugars. Take note, this service strays from the strict Paleo philosophy in that it includes some dairy ingredients in their meals. Some versions of Paleo do include full fat dairy. This service may be a good place for some users to start if they are not ready to give up dairy. Users can schedule free consultations with the in-house dietitian team to develop a personalized nutrition plan.

How it works: The menu rotates weekly and customers can choose from more than 30 meals with more than 33 add-on options including shakes, proteins, breakfast and desserts. Users start by choosing their meal preference, including the most popular, Chef's Choice, which offers the widest variety of meals that can fit into any diet. There are also keto, vegan and vegetarian and calorie smart menus which offer dishes under 500 calories. Users then select how many meals per week they would like to receive, from four to 18. Menu favorites include pork tenderloin and cheesy cabbage, and Peruvian shrimp bowl.

Lab lowdown: Our testers loved that the meals were "fresh, flavorful and couldn't be easier to prepare." Others commented on how much easier it made their lives to have "fresh and delicious" prepared meals to come home to. Our food and nutrition experts appreciate the menu variety, dietitian-designed meals and that the company offers free 20-minute nutrition consults to help find the best meals for customers.

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we test all different types of food products and services. From healthy snacks and supplements to food subscription boxes and meal delivery, our experts are committed to bringing you the best of the best when it comes to quality, performance, flavor, nutrition and more.

In our meal delivery services study, we recruited over 200 at-home testers across the nation along with our in-house experts. We evaluated over 40 different meal delivery services, ranging from traditional kits that come with pre-measured ingredients and a follow-along recipe card to fully prepared options like you'll see on this list. We tested the services over the course of three months.For the best paleo meal delivery services, we made our selections based on tester feedback and the availability of nutritious and whole foods Paleo menu options. We also looked at the breadth of menu choices, overall satisfaction, cost, recycling efforts and availability.

We tried to meet every age range, dietary preference and effort level. Some testers prefer ready-to-heat over the full cooking experience, so we included both options. We've also found that customization is important to many testers, so we took that into account. Last but not least, while taste is subjective, we chose companies that scored high points overall with testers (excluding the company that we haven't yet tested). As a result of our testing, we believe the companies spotlighted above deserve recognition for their performance in their categories. That said, this is a fast-growing segment in the food industry and we're likely to see exciting new entrants emerging in the near future. We are currently and constantly testing new offerings in this category to keep readers up-to-date.

When it comes to choosing your meal kit delivery service, select the one that fits best with your lifestyle. Ultimately, a good meal delivery service should either provide tools to help you learn how to create nutritious meals and stick with it, or offer a convenient mealtime solution to keep you consistent with your health goals.

Think about if you want to spend more time in the kitchen with traditional meal kits or if you prefer to heat and eat. Cost is also an important factor, and if you need meals that cater to other preferences or restrictions like gluten-free be sure to take that into account as well.

As a registered dietitian, Amy Fischer has worked with thousands of patients to improve their health through whole foods and a nutritious diet. Amy believes that food is to be enjoyed whatever your diet goals may be and that ideally the focus should be on improving overall health, eating and living better.

As a dietitian and working mother, Stefani Sassos, is passionate about putting healthy meals on the table for her and her family without having to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. Meal delivery services are something that she relies on a few times a week, especially frozen options that she can keep on hand for busy weeknights when the family is in a pinch and needs dinner on the table in minutes. She stays up to date with the current meal delivery landscape and leads category testing efforts for Good Housekeeping.