CONSUMER REPORTS-AUGUST 2020

FROZEN MEALS- A CLOSER LOOK

 As consumers seek to limit trips to the grocery store –many are giving frozen meals a closer look.

Things to take into consideration: Difference in nutritional quality of ingredients.

New breed of frozen dinners include high-fiber whole grains, beans, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

A healthier frozen meal should have “mostly whole-food ingredients”

While frozen meals have traditionally been high in sodium, several have lower-sodium options or combinations of ingredients and spices add flavor.

If an average frozen entrée doesn’t seem to fill you up-bulk up a dish by adding cauliflower rice or sprinkle nuts & seeds on top, or add another fresh vegetable.

You could also add a side: wholegrain toast, red bell pepper w/ hummus, sweet potato,

tomato w/mozzarella, green salad, cut zucchini just a few ideas!

 

For results of the 30 entrees tested-see the August edition of Consumer Reports.

Source: Consumer Reports

August 2020