We try our best to cater to everyone’s needs, but unfortunately, we're not always able to personalise a bag to the degree required for some allergies - that's because we want to be 100% sure the food you're eating is safe!
Depending on your requirements, you might find our My Gluten Free Bag, My Vegan & Veggie Bag, Diabetes friendly meals and GLP-1 meals does the trick:
My Gluten Free Bag:
We are now offering a Gluten Free Bag to make it easier for people who need to follow a gluten free diet. This is suitable for people who need to avoid dietary gluten including people with gluten intolerance and Coeliac Disease. This bag is available for 3, 4 or 5 nights and for serves 2 or 4 households.
This My Gluten Free Bag does not contain any gluten containing grains which includes wheat, barley, rye and oats or derivatives of these grains such as bulgar wheat and cous cous. It also does not contain any products, sauces or spice mixes containing gluten. Foodies are expected to provide gluten-free pantry staples like soy sauce and sweet chili sauce.
You will see a variety of alternative carbohydrate sources used in these recipes including quinoa, brown and white rice, legumes, starchy and root vegetables and gluten free bread and pasta products.
My Vegan & Veggie Bag:
Our Vegan & Veggie bag gives you the option to choose from a range of vegan and vegetarian meals each week! This bag is perfect for those looking to reduce their meat consumption or simply avoid lamb, beef, or pork. There are 7 delicious vegan and vegetarian meals on the menu each week.
For more specific food allergies, such as peanuts or shellfish, you'll find that all potential allergens will be listed on the products provided as well as on the recipe that you can preview before making your meal selections on 11.59pm on Monday. From spice mixes to sauces, you'll always be able to double check what's in your meal and make any necessary substitutions - and if you need suggestions please send us a message here and we can get some ideas from our fabulous test chefs in our Development Kitchen who can give advice on what to do.
For more information on how to read our recipe cards and allergen information, check out this link: My Food Bag - Know Your Allergens
Diabetes friendly meals:
You may have been told you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes or need to improve your diet to take better control of your diabetes. Whatever the case, if you’re ready to eat better (without comprising on taste) but don’t know where to start, then our range of Diabetes-Friendly meals could be just what the doctor ordered!
With our My Choice plan, through our Preference feature you can pick 3, 4, or 5 nights of delicious dinners each week, with options to serve 2 or 4 people. With our My Choice plan, everything is delivered right to your door—fresh ingredients and easy recipes to help you cook healthy, tasty, and balanced meals at home.
Plus, for your first 12 weeks, you'll receive expert-led nutrition and lifestyle tips straight to your inbox—designed to help you build lasting healthy habits for you and your family.
GLP1 meals:
Our GLP-1 friendly meals have been specifically designed for people taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy® and Ozempic®, where appetite and portion sizes are often impacted.
Based on the latest guidelines and guided by our chefs and in-house nutrition team, you’ll have 8 nutritionally balanced options to choose from each week, including 4 fresh recipes and 4 ready-made meals. Meals are smaller, nutritionally dense and designed around premium proteins, quality carbs to stabilise blood sugar levels and a wide range of whole foods contributing to dietary fibre. We’ve also avoided overly rich, fatty, or super spicy options and focused on flavours and ingredients that nourish and comfort, so every bite counts.
Each meal serves 1 person, and you can choose to receive them 3, 4 or 5 nights per week.
If these meals sound like the right fit for you, you can sign up for a weekly subscription here. Just a quick heads up – if you already have an existing subscription with us, joining our GLP-1 Support Meal Plan does not cancel your existing subscription. If you’d like to make the switch, you can cancel your current subscription anytime via the ‘Customise’ tab in your My Food Bag account via the app or website.
Didn’t answer your question? You can contact our Customer love team on 0800 469 366, hello@myfoodbag.co.nz or by clicking here.