DEARBORN HEIGHTS—“This will really push you to eat healthy,”
said Fatme Amin, the co-founder of PrepUpMeals2Go.

Amin started the meal prep company with co-owner Howraa
Bazzi in March, but the list of clientele is already growing.

PrepUpMeals2Go’s menu consists of low sodium and low fat
options that allow individuals to sustain a healthy lifestyle.

The Dearborn Heights residents say if prepared properly, the
meals can help people achieve weight loss goals. They also encourage people to
engage in exercise and physical activity.

“We were making food prep meals for ourselves and family
members for quite some time, so we decided why not start our own food prep
company,” Bazzi said.

Before starting the company, Bazzi said she often found it
difficult to work out and make time to prepare healthy meals. Preparing meals
in advance made it more convenient to eat healthier. 

“I used to be working out and come make food and stuff,” Amin
said. “This is more convenient.”

What distinguishes PrepUpMeals2Go from other meal prep
companies is that it offers halal options.

The menu also includes Kosher items.

Meals are customizable, therefore, pricing may vary;
however, standard prices are as follows:

Packages:

•1 meal a day (5 days a week), $47.50.

•2 meals a day (5 days a week), $112.00.

•3 meals a day (5 days a week), $135.00.

People can also separately purchase salads, snacks and a
slice of protein cheesecake. Delivery costs extra.  Customers can pick and choose their main protein,
including meat, poultry, fish, as well as sides such as broccoli, sweet
potatoes and asparagus.

You can even add a slice of protein cheesecake for dessert.
Bazzi and Amin say they don’t believe in a calorie count, but rather portion
control. They do not count calories.

“My goal is to have our own place in the future where people
can just walk in and pick up prep meals,” Amin said.

Bazzi had advice for other Arab American entrepreneurs: Be
patient, everything will take time.

To learn more about PrepUpMeals2go, call 313.720.0302 or
email prepupmeals2go@gmail.com.