If you're ordering takeout more than you'd like, you're not alone – even our dietitians and chefs in the Good Housekeeping Institute rely on prepared foods more often than not. And while it may be convenient, ordering in and dining out can be expensive and far from healthy at times.

Prepared meal delivery services offer a happy medium for those seeking weeknight convenience. They tend to be a bit more cost-effective than takeout since the meals are shipped together for the week, and many services offer options for different dietary needs and preferences. Not only do these premade dishes take the stress (and mess) out of meal prep, but they definitely beat a frozen TV dinner and give you something to look forward to eating.

Our food and nutrition experts tested over 50 meal delivery services — and asked consumer testers to weigh in. We sent the services

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