Key data
| Founded | around 10 years ago (mid-2010s), German company |
| Concept | Ready-cooked, protein-rich fitness meals – just heat, ready in a few minutes |
| Product lines | Fresh meals (basic and special line) as well as meals in a jar (unrefrigerated, shelf-stable up to 24 months) |
| Nutritional focus | “High protein” – up to approx. 40 g protein per portion; avoidance of additives and simple sugars (per manufacturer) |
| Ingredients | According to the company, from Germany; meat from German production |
| Price | from approx. €6.39 (jar) or €7.99 (fresh line) per meal |
| Distribution | Own online shop, partly Amazon |
Important for classifying the name: the brand is FITTASTE – “FITTASTER” is what customers call themselves. FITTASTE is a meal-prep provider: ready-cooked meals meant to save time without giving up nutritional control. For people with little time and the goal of a protein-focused, carbohydrate-conscious diet, that is an interesting tool.
The blood sugar angle
With ready meals, my CGM finally lets me measure what really matters – the glucose response of a complete meal:
- Carbohydrate quantity and type: This is the most important driver of the post-meal glucose rise . A meal with rice or pasta will move my blood sugar differently than a vegetable- and protein-focused bowl – exactly the point where the nutritional declaration and the real curve meet.
- Protein and fat as dampeners: A high protein content delays and dampens the glucose rise and provides better satiety . So the high-protein approach is fundamentally advantageous from a blood-sugar perspective.
- “No added sugar” ≠ “low carb”: Even without added sugar, sides such as rice, potatoes or pasta can deliver a considerable carbohydrate load. What matters is the total amount per portion, not the sugar label.
For my everyday life the core question is: which FITTASTE meals keep my blood sugar in a range that is good for me – and thus work as a plannable, stress-free meal on call-out-heavy or training-intensive days?
Where I raise doubts
- Portion size vs. satiety: A high protein value is of little use if the portion doesn’t fill me up and I reach for more. I factor in real satiety.
- Side-dish carbohydrates: For the more carbohydrate-rich meals I look closely at quantity and curve – this is where “fitness-suitable” parts ways with “blood-sugar-friendly”.
- Price per meal: Convenience has its price. I weigh the benefit against the simple home-made alternative (self-cooked portions).
What I want to test
- 1. Glucose ranking: Several meals across the range (protein/vegetable-focused vs. side-heavy), each with peak height, time to peak and return to baseline over 3 hours.
- 2. Declaration vs. reality: Does the real glucose response match the stated carbohydrates?
- 3. Context test: The same meal on a rest day vs. after moderate Peloton training – how much does exercise shift the curve?
- 4. Everyday suitability: Preparation, satiety, suitability as a quick meal around night call-outs.
All results are labelled as single-case observation (n=1); conspicuous measurements I repeat on another day.