Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

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Frozen and prepackaged meals

jbennett
jbennett
Posts: 1,558
Joined: 2001/02/28
United States
2006/05/08, 02:27 PM
My girl came home from the store and bought 19 frozen and prepackaged meals that she can just toss in the microwave. They're from familiar brands (Weight Watchers, South Beach, etc). I have no experience with the prepacked stuff. I told her to take leftovers or fix her lunch for the next day in the evenings. My question is: Is this stuff OK to eat for weight loss? I have my reservations about putting stuff like that into my body. I won't be eating it, but someone I care about will be. Any input will be appreciated.

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7707mutt
7707mutt
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Joined: 2002/06/18
United States
2006/05/08, 02:32 PM
NO it is actually pretty healthy for you low in calories low in sugar and high in protein and good balance of carbs fats and proteins. Here is a smaple:
Healthy Choice Flavor Adventures
Calories:250
Total fat 4.5 g
Sat fat 2 g
trans fat 0
Poly 1g
Mono fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 600mg
Potassium 700mg
Total Carbs 32g
Dietary fiber 3 g
sugars 4 g
Protein 20 g

1 box is one serving and it is tasty. this one is calledGrilled chicken Marinara.

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dnold
dnold
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Joined: 2004/09/25
United States
2006/05/08, 08:49 PM
I love the South Beach dinners, they seem to be pretty good for you actually, whole grain pastas, veggies, lean meat, and they are portion controlled and none are over 360 calories. Most of the Healthy Choice ones are good too. These are way better than the Banquet meals which are highly processed meats and alot of fats. I think it is better than eating at McDonalds, etc.