Lee Iacocca Fresh's Dietician: Meg Moretta, MS, RD, CDE

Fresh's Client: Amy Bright Fresh's Client: Glen Neeley

Fresh's Client: Lynn Soodik Fresh's Client: Richard Bleiweisss

For the record, I wanted to let you guys know that I am very satisfied with the customer service, delivery and most importantly the quality and the assortment of the food.

I, myself enjoy cooking and with a gourmet touch.

My family has been spoiled and is used to high quality with lots of flavor.

We have been eating healthy for years, however do to a busy schedule and with three kids (two of which are twin two year old daughters) I decided to try your plan to help me get the last of the baby weight off before my 20th High School Reunion coming up in August.

I have tried several home delivery food services and really the only reason I would lose weight is because I would refuse to eat substandard quality food. Not exactly good for the body or the pocket book!

Thanks for the everything and I felt it was necessary to share the good accolades because in this day in age we are so eager to criticize.

Sincerely,

Shawn Rettig
FRESH Client
Date posted: 7/25/2008

As an International Telecom Executive, I was accustomed to fine dining and was always trying to emulate the same sort of delicious and healthy foods I ate in restaurants for my family at home once I became a stay at home mom. We started receiving Fresh Dining meals two weeks after our second child was born and it has far exceeded my high expectations. The food is delicious and amazingly the proteins are always tender and fresh, the vegetables perfectly cooked and the sauces are fabulous. The variety of the food is truly amazing and I find I am even enjoying foods I didn’t think I liked.

Every morning when the packages arrive, postpartum doldrums from lack of sleep, and too much to do, is replaced with the thrill of the precious gift of surprise gourmet meals. Then I get the thrill of getting on the scale to see the pounds that have disappeared. It is the best gift a new mom could have.

Meal planning, food shopping with two children, cooking, and cleaning up after meals is replaced with quality time with my expanded family and time to rest. I don’t feel overwhelmed or tired like most new moms of two and I have time to keep my home neat and clean.

Fresh Dining is like having a virtual celebrity chef and nutritionist on staff. I have lost seven pounds in just the first two weeks, I am eating more than I normally do and I have lots of energy from the superior nutrition. My skin is improved and I am sharing the nutrition with my newborn. Thank you Fresh Dining!!

Despina Yphantides
FRESH Client
Date posted: 6/27/2008

I have reached my goal! 15 pounds lost and I went from a size 12 to an 8. I am thrilled. I not only look better, but I feel better. Fresh dining has been such a positive experience for me. The food is excellent and I am normally not a vegetable eater, but the food that is delivered is so creative and delicious that I actually enjoy veggies a lot more now. The customer service was great and made everything effortless. Many of my friends at work have made positive comments about my new look! I not only look better but I definitely feel better.

Thanks for the great food and the great service!

Sincerely,

Wiloe Poehlmann
FRESH Client
Date posted: 6/27/2008

BEFORE

AFTER

After an emergency c-section I wasn’t allowed to exercise for several weeks. I had to rely on a healthy diet to help melt away all the weight I gained during pregnancy.

The food was excellent, I felt like I was dining at a five-star restaurant everyday. I’m now back to my pre-baby weight and feel great!"
Thank you Fresh dining!

Jami Pennings
FRESH Client
Date posted: 6/27/2008

Fresh Mommy adheres to the needs of breast feeding, nutrients for me and the baby AND losing weight at the same time so I don't have to think about anything. It makes my life easy even though I’m taking care of a newborn at the same time. It's like having a personal chef — even my snacks are gourmet. I can't believe I get to eat like this and still lose weight.

Constance Zimmer
Fresh Client
Date posted: 6/27/2008

Hello Fresh Dining. Margaux Cowden and I were married Saturday, June 21st. We looked fantastic thanks to a final day countdown of eating FRESH! We also saved our sanity by not having to cook all those days leading up to the big event day. THANK YOU...

Beck Bailey
Margaux Cowden
FRESH Clients
Date posted: 6/23/2008

Thank you for your catering service. I'm ready for summer and never had a flatter stomach.

Tawny Sanders
FRESH Client
Date posted: 6/23/2008

After starting the Fresh Dining meal delivery program, I can't believe I ever did without it. With my busy home and work schedule there wasn't enough time in the day to prepare meals. Fresh Dining solved that problem. And the best part – it is not only convenient; it is also delicious and healthy.

Marlee Matlin
FRESH Client
Date posted: 11/27/2007

You guys are amazing... Wednesday your cooking team blew me away with the salads (pine seeds have more flavor if roasted) but especially the lamb. And last night, the Korean Boulgogi was great! The meat was pink and succulent.

Please believe me in that I look forward to each day's surprise-- I don't know how you can find so much variety. Ahi Tuna Tartar yesterday and vegetable pate the other day were outstanding.

Keep up the good work.

Best,

Mark Jason
FRESH Client
Date posted: 11/12/2007

You guys are great! This was a wonderful experience for me. I have lost 36.5 pounds and that is monumental. My goal was to loose 40 pounds and I have come very close to meeting that. I have gone from a size 16 to a size 12. I thought one of my big obstacles was my age because when I was younger I could loose 5 pounds very quickly and never really had a weight problem. However, in February 2004, I quit smoking and gained 40 pounds over about a year and a half. I feel lucky that I stopped gaining at 205 pounds. I could have continued to gain and stopped at 250 but I didn't. Now, thanks to you, I know how to eat. Thank you, Catherine and Karina and thank everyone at Fresh, from me, as you guys helped me learn how to eat and loose 36.5 pounds.

Catherine Corwin
FRESH Client
Date posted: 11/12/2007

I absolutely LOVED the food and the program and will definitely use it again after my next pregnancy! Thank you!! It was a perfect 10!

Keri Olson
FRESH Client
Date posted: 11/12/2007

Just a note to let everyone know how EXTREMELY happy and pleased I am with this program. I feel like a celebrity with this gourmet food every day always delicious and exotic, yet catered to my tastes. This has to be the easiest way to lose weight. I wish everyone who wanted to lose weight could afford this, or instead of going to surgery as a first choice would try this instead. It is the most soulful choice and so nurturing in so many ways. This was a birthday present to myself and I feel one of the best presents I could have ever, ever have given to myself!

Wendy Steiner
FRESH Client
Date posted: 10/15/2007

I first heard about Fresh Dining Delivery Service through a friend who was impressed with the program. He invited me to try it. At first, I was hesitant because I'm a pretty tough critic. I taught nutrition for five years at a culinary school, so I'm very particular about food. The first thing I did was figure out how much time and money I was spending everyday on restaurants, food shopping and spoilage. I was surprised to learn that the cost of home delivery service was comparable to what I was already spending. Also, I was curious to see how my metabolism would respond to a controlled calorie diet. But would it pass the taste test? To my delight, I can say the food is truly gourmet, and my energy is great. And no dishes to wash! So, now I can brag to my friends about my personal chefs at Fresh Dining.

Ken Babal, C.N.
Head Nutritionist of Exclusive Trainers
Date posted: 6/22/2007

I was a Fresh Dining customer in the past. Though I was very pleased with their service, I thought that I'd try the other big delivery company in the LA area after my meal package with Fresh had expired. That was the biggest mistake... The food from the other company tasted like something I can get from a college campus cafeteria. There was NO variety. Sample breakfast: 2 egg whites with 1/4 tsp. of veggies, some sour berries and sour Kumquats still with its peel on (they use the same fruits over and over and over again). Dinner might have a Filet Mignon, but it WAS NOT done right. It didn't melt in your mouth. The quality of the meat wasn't up to par (Fresh Dining's Filet was done med rare, and each bite was so buttery delicious). I had this chicken breast dinner one evening and the chicken was dry and flavorless. Didn't taste fresh. The sauce didn't taste right... Not only was the food awful, the service was not what I expected... Just thought I'd let Fresh Dining customers, as well as people considering try Fresh Dining, know that Fresh Dining is by far the ONLY A+ meal delivery company in the Los Angeles area. Don't make the same mistake I made... (read the whole testimonial)

Bea Muniz
FRESH Client
Date posted: 5/9/2007

Fresh Dining is expensive, and there is no getting around that issue. But if someone had asked me how much I would be willing to pay to lose over one hundred pounds in one year without the use of bariatric surgery or prescription weight-loss drugs, I would have paid twice the amount I have paid Fresh Dining. I have lost over 100 pounds since starting on their program approximately one year ago, and I am still in the process of losing weight... (read the whole testimonial)

Dina Romano
FRESH Client
Date posted: 4/5/2007

Dear Fresh Dining,

I have been on your program for close to three months now. I don't often feel compelled to write a letter about a service, but your dining program is so incredible, I really needed to express to you how happy I have been.

First and foremost, I have lost weight with ease. I am close to my goals and I have never felt deprived or as if I were on a diet. The food is incredible and everyday I look forward to getting my delivery. It has taught me the importance of portion control and how healthy and energetic you can feel when you are eating correctly. I have also leaned that with sweets, a little can go a long way if you learn to savor the taste, texture and flavor.

Lastly, I have to compliment your staff and your customer service. We have entered an era where there is no customer service, but not with Fresh Dining. You staff is always pleasant and accommodating and your service is always consistent. As a constant business traveler whose schedule changes from week to week, Fresh has never made an error. I started my Fresh journey with Sheldon who was and continues to be so great as is the rest of your team.

Thank you for a great experience, and I am hoping that I can continue with Fresh for many months to come.

Kind Regards,

Karen M.
FRESH Client
Date posted: 3/27/2007

Dear Rana & EVERYONE at FreshDining:

I don't know how many different ways I can say this

--- I LOVE YOU ALL AT FRESH DINING ----

EVERYONE I have dealt with, from Kenny my delivery man who is pure delight and considerate, to Todd who signed me up at 5:55PM one evening -- and he never acted as if he, the Owner, was above taking my information - I have felt that everyone I have spoken to CARED whether I was happy, losing weight, satisfied with the program, etc.

I can not say enough to EVERYONE I meet --- I've lost 15 SOLID pounds and still have one more week of my program left. I wanted to lose 20 pounds to start and I TRULY believe I will!!!! and they are REAL pounds -- not water weight or artificial loss due to starvation -- quite the contrary -- I have found myself to be FULL every day --- althogh I eat each meal in halves (I work at home and find my eating pattern to be that of a series of small meals so the Fresh Dining meals end up being TOO BIG for one sitting!) I am still full and content at the end of the day. And the best part is that even re-heated twice, NONE of the food gets dried out -- fish, vegetables, meat, and even the quinoa, stays crisp and tender and TASTY!!!! 99% of the substitutions for my allergies (wheat, scallops, chocolate) have been incredibly wonderful and even my chosen "no no" of salmon, was great (I am NOT a fan of eggplant and NEVER have been).

The choices made by the kitchen, the meal plans and treats are just fabulous -- the group of professionals at Fresh Dining are the BEST -- a marvelous crew has been assembled and is very much appreciated by ME! among others I'm sure.

In addition, I smile each and everytime I open my cold case as I snip open the red security tie - it's such a small thing but it makes me feel SO secure ... from the very first cold case I KNEW I was in good hands - the security tie is just one small example of the "little" things being done with the CUSTOMER in mind.

I wish I were a very wealthy woman who could afford to do this program daily or even three times a week - but at the moment it's not possible ... however, I HAVE learned that portion control and wise choices will able me to continue the path I started at FreshDining. I will continue to tout you and this program --- I believe whole-heartedly in it. Thank you ... it is a real pleasure to have found ALL OF YOU and I hope to be back.

Beth Bennett
FRESH Client
Date posted: 3/21/2007

I needed to lose 15 pounds before a September 2006 book tour for my biography of Elizabeth Taylor... there was no way around it. It's what I had to do in order to not only look my best on camera but also to have the stamina I would need to get through another grueling promotional tour. I was determined to do it -- somehow. So, I decided to try Fresh Dining and give its program three months to work its magic. Turns out, the food was great, delivered on time... extremely tasty ... surprisingly so, actually. I kept up with my routine at the gym (arrrgh!), focused on only eating foods from Fresh Dining, never hungry for a second... never frustrated, at all. And in three months I lost not just 15 ... but 22 pounds! Suffice it to say, I've decided to stay with the program, indefinitely. I think it's not only a smart way to eat, it's also a sensible way to live. I'm a big fan, and coming from a guy whose mother was not only a great chef but also a cooking instructor, that's high praise. So, I say, go for it! Live your best and most sensational life story... and eat healthy while doing it.

J. Randy Taraborrelli
New York Times' best-selling author
Date posted: Sep, 2006

Fresh Dining has proven to be a valued component in achieving my fitness goals.  The delicious and nutritious meals that I have been receiving from Fresh Dining for the last year have become an important part of my daily regimen.  Marianna and her staff have continued to be helpful and professional in meeting my dietary requirements.

Frank Ellison

I tried them all... South Beach, Atkins, Pritikin (2 weeks incarcerated). None worked for my lifestyle. I'm busy with patients all day...wake early ..and frequently eat out... it all seemed too easy... eat our food drink 8 glasses of water and exercise...

The food is always fresh and delivered on time... if I didn't know it was diet food I'd think it was gourmet food... filet mignon, duck, rack of lamb, sea bass, salmon, short ribs... Chinese , Japanese, Thai, delicious salads, soups, desserts (yes desserts) and vegetables and incredible variety. I feel I have sacrificed nothing...when I go out I bring my containers with me. Even to a restaurant when others eat off the menu...the containers are washable and are sturdier than Tupperware and reusable... in short I lost 35 pounds in 8 weeks...I have a 32 inch waist and need a new wardrobe...my energy level is up and I actually had to change my picture on my website www.beverlyhillsbody.com

Most importantly I changed my eating habits... I don't clean my plate I just eat until satisfied...their portions are perfectly adequate. There are a number of things I don't like, yet I never had to call up and say "hey I said no kiwi"... I feel my significant savings over eating out -- not to mention my sleep apnea being cured and no more blood pressure pills or cholesterol-lowering pills -- are from my new weight. I actually sometimes when I pass a mirror do not recognize my new face...people ask me if I had plastic surgery. Thank you Mariana , Lee, Victor and Denise Richards (I don't know her but saw her pictures) and your chef...

For any of you who have gone on a cruise you know the excitement when the menu goes up and you see what's being served for dinner... that's the excitement my wife and I feel when our food is delivered each morning...

Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Ellenbogen
From Dr. 90210

Hey Fresh Dining Folks,

I absolutely loved the blueberry and bourbon sauce on tonight's filet mignon, and the gazpacho a few days ago was just wonderful--the prefect refreshing meal on a hot summer day. And what about that apple cake? It was fantastic! I feel like I don't tell you enough how much we're enjoying your service. Not a meal goes by without us saying "mmmm" or "wow!' You're that good.

Every morning, it's like going out to see what Santa brought us. It's never disappointing. How are you doing that?

Oh, and I've lost 20 pounds since we started. I'm going slowly, but then I don't stay on the plan perfectly. At first I thought I'd just be on long enough to finish losing the weight, but now I can't imagine ever living without you. I mean, I could, but why would I want to?

With Much Gratitude,
Laura Doyle

Just wanted to personally say "thank you" again to the entire staff at Fresh Dining! Each bag is like getting a special gift and the food inside is more than just that. it's like an experience!

I have a Le Cordon Bleu education and a palate that is difficult to please. Not only is the meal flavorful, the presentation is exquisite! Garnish all that with excellent customer service and you've got yourself a successful business. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Marsha Carden

You might be interested to know that I had my lipid study recently and while the HDL’s and LDLS have always been good as well as total cholesterol, I hit an all time record: Total Cholesterol 120, HDL’s 70 and LDLS 40. I can only attribute that to your meals.

J.C.

Fresh Dining takes you beyond delicious meals, it's an exquisitely healthy dining experience.

I don't think you can find a meal like this even at your best restaurants. Fresh Dining takes eating healthy one step further by incorporating "Superfoods" that provide health benefits beyond your basic nutrition. Fresh Dining delivers it all in my opinion: meals that offer a smart combination of food and fresh ingredients, high nutritional value, controlled calories and a gourmet experience that will inspire you to eat in a lot more often. I recommend Fresh Dining to all my clients!

Meg Werner Moreta, MS RD CDE
Registered Dietitian
Beverely Hills, CA

After I had my baby four months ago, I had the harsh reality that I had to go back to work soon and couldn't continue the way I was eating while pregnant. Ask anyone I know and they will tell you how hard it is to satisfy my palette. I am extremely picky and grew up in a household where my mother would literally make us anything we wanted at anytime of the day.

Not only did I survive Fresh Dining, I dropped the baby weight. My husband did it with me and also had amazing results. We decided to take a break before the holidays so we could take advantage of all the goodies that come around this time of the year. However, we miss it so much that we are resuming the program again before Christmas. It's convenient and delicious. If it were twenty pounds lighter I would still prefer this intelligent and enjoyable way of eating.

Thank you!
Michelle Branch
Singer/Song Writer - Emmy Award Winner

Quite simply, Fresh Dining is a superb way of eating. I've tried other delivery services and was never as happy as I am with Fresh Dining. The food is not only healthy but absolutely delicious and totally satisfying both mentally and physically -- and I'm a food snob! I never have to think about what to eat at work and I never get stuck having to eat unhealthy fast food on a busy day. Fresh Dining also has fantastic personalized service. They listen to my likes and dislikes and adjust accordingly. It's a first-class operation!

Melinda Clarke - Actress "The OC"

One of the best things that happened to us in 2005 was discovering Fresh Dining!
Since we work late hours, coming home at 8pm, after shopping for food and cooking and then doing dishes, it's 10pm and then we are ready for bed. Not much left of the evening for relaxation.
Further, the gourmet food is truly gourmet, better than most upscale restaurant at which we dine. Breakfast in a flash, lunch in our corporate dining room saves time and money.
We could not be more delighted. Each week we eagerly look forward to receiving our menu for the following week. Keep those wonderful meals coming.

Jack Cherbo and Elaine Hoffman

What a delight it is to have delicious, healthy food delivered to our door every day! Since June 2005, we have enjoyed Fresh Dining's courteous service and mouth-watering menus, which seem more enticing, colorful and delicious each week. My wife and I joined first of all to trim off some weight (2 gourmet chocaholics here!) and also to maintain a healthy diet. The weight came off easily and naturally: I lost 40 lbs, and my wife lost about 30 lbs, and it is so easy to keep the weight off while eating nutritionally balanced and correct food! We feel great, enjoy more enduring energy, have better skin and muscle tone (which our friends comment on), and in my case, some signs of gray hair have completely disappeared! So, we plan to enjoy the courteous service and the wonderful variety of Fresh Dining's food indefinitely. No more supermarket hassles or daylong shopping trips...and a story that we really can 'dine out on!'

Chris and Mary Kindel-Belcher

Dear Fresh Dining,

My husband and I are big fans of your service. We have tested all different types of prepared meals (high and low priced) for both weight loss and healthy eating from Jenny Craig to Slenderzone to a personal chef preparing meals. Fresh Dining far surpasses all other services on many levels, especially quality of the meals and the customer service.
Fresh Dining is better than having a personal chef!

Kari and Lee Grubin

To the Staff and Chef of Fresh Dining:

I am a single career woman who works in the entertainment industry. Translation - long hours, kitchen filled w/"goodies," and lots of Starbucks runs. Result - Weight gain!!!  Cut to my girlfriend reading the LA Times article that compares the dining delivery services available in Los Angeles. She signs up, raves about the food, and me and my extra 10 lbs are right behind her.

I sign up for one month initially (another followed after), receive a gift at my door every night (fun fun fun), and enjoy some very innovative dishes. Granted, I am a bit of a challenge being a vegetarian, but Fresh Dining steps up to the plate and hits a home run.

The salads are flavorful and fresh, the dinners introduce me to veggies that I never thought to prepare, and the desserts - yummy vegan cookies, chocolate angel cake, and pistachio fudge brownies.

Oh, and let's talk about how to really start your day - lemon ginger crepes, banana rum French toast, smoked salmon scramble... I can go on and on being a breakfast girl and all, but let's get to the heart of the story... Belts were being dug out of the closet because this girl lost a total of 13 1/2 lbs. My friends tell me constantly that my skin is glowing, my boyfriend feels like he's dating a whole new person, and I'm clearing out my closet to make room for my "skinny" clothes.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I learned about the combination of foods, the size of portions, and how to spread small meals throughout the day. Your service is a godsend. Your staff always returned calls and emails, and if I needed to change something, you guys did it with ease.

I'll recommend you to anyone who needs to lose weight or who just wants to learn to eat better.

Thanks again,
Susan Vinci

Fresh Dining is Fantastic!

The food is top-shelf gourmet stuff; and the best part is that while eating like royalty, you lose weight in the process. The results are also undeniable. I am getting so much positive feedback for dropping weight; which is always hard to do, except with 'Fresh Dining,' which makes it a pleasure to eat well and lose weight at the same time.

I love it.

Sam Rubin - KTLA News

I have been a Fresh Dining customer for almost two months and I highly recommend it, even going so far as to say it is the most perfect, most final solution to weight loss anywhere. There is nothing more convenient than having food delivered daily to your door, and among daily home delivery services that I have tried, the food and service of Fresh Dining is head and shoulders above the others. From the quality of the ingredients to the luxury accents of the freshly cut flowers and high quality accouterment’s, you feel taken care of in a way no other food plan has.

In eating Fresh Dining food exclusively for two weeks, I lost 15 pounds. During the first week, it was uncommon for me to be hungry. After the first week, not only was I never hungry, but I began leaving food and fretting about being wasteful - I simply wasn't hungry enough to eat all that I was given, and trust me: I am a very large man with a normally very large appetite.

The service is more personalized than any other food plan, and the food is incomparable to the other daily food delivery services which I have tried. The fruit is fresh and has flavor, and the meat is tender, the way you would expect it in a very good sit-down restaurant. Other food home delivery services provide similar convenience, but the food is practically inedible compared to Fresh Dining. Indeed, another reason why I don't feel deprived by not going to fast food restaurants is that I know the food is so much better tasting with Fresh Dining than anything I might get at my favorite local tacqueria; this is not the case with other services.

And the cost is completely reasonable for me, since I typically bought $20 of fast food per day. This plan also relieves me of grocery shopping, and the twice daily search for food from the neighborhood junk food restaurants.

When I said at the top that this service was the "most perfect, most final solution to weight loss," what I meant was, I have never felt more capable of shedding pounds than I do right now, because I have never had so few excuses to not lose weight. I have delicious, high-quality food delivered daily to me by people who care. 'Nuff said.

T.K. - Glendale

I found Fresh Dining thru my personal trainer. I have been trying to eat healthy for years without success. Didn't have the time to cook for mysef or my daughter, we order foods and/or eat out, but often time we leave most of the food on the plates. I tried to cook, and half the groceries go into the trash after they have been sitting cluttering up the refrigerator. I tried other meal delivery services, the food just was not good, and half of that goes into trash as well.

I was skeptical about Fresh Dining and I was very pleasantly surprised about the quality of their dishes and services. They are in deed gourmet food on wheels. I don't think I have had a disappointment meal day so far with Fresh Dining. I don't think I can recall any restaurant that I have been in that provides dishes that taste this good, let alone healthy.

I hope you are one of the lucky ones too to become a client of Fresh Dining. You may think it is a little pricey... but not really. What is the worth of your time to have to come up with three meals a day and what is the worth of your health and those trips to the grocery store and scratch your head when you get home and the food you ordered and then left on your plate? Having great tasting food delivered to my door that is good for my health definitely changed my life.

Thank you Fresh Dining, you are a life saver and I tip my hat off to you.

Anonymous - Calabasas.

The food has been outstanding. It reminds me of "Golden Door". You guys should do a cookbook.

~ Client wishes to remind anonymous