So how do you make the best choice, faced with hundreds of frozen dinners and entrees that are readily available?
- Frozen meals have gotten tastier over the years, but you still must buy and try before you find your favorites.
- Beware of potpies with crust, Hungry Man dinners, and stuffed-crust or extra-cheese pizzas.
- Select dinners that are balanced and contain a lean source of protein, such as Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, and Weight Watchers brands.
- Choose dinners or entrees with no more than 300-400 calories.
- Choose meals with no more than 30% of the calories coming from fat. This would be about 10-14 grams of total fat if the meal contains 300-400 calories.
- Select meals with no more than 6 grams of saturated fat.
- Aim for a sodium content no higher than 600 milligrams.
- Add on a side salad with low calorie dressing, a serving of fruit, and a glass of low-fat milk to round out the meal. This will help you boost the fiber, calcium and nutrient contents of your meal.
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