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For ultimate mealtime convenience, there’s no more obvious choice thanfrozen dinners.
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Many now offer relatively good nutrition, providing a balance of protein, starch, and veggies.
That said, plenty of frozen dinners remain that are less than optimal for health.
On a Costco run, this fan favorite finds its way into many a cart.
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(It’s sold elsewhere, too, but is a standard in the Costco freezer case.)
Still, its velvety sauce and flaky pastry come at a cost to your health.
Take a look at its Nutrition Facts labelnotice anything?
Totino’s
The Chicken Pot Pie’s serving size is just half the pie!
Totino’s Combination Party Pizza
This one’s another case of deceiving serving size.
As every latchkey kid knows, Totino’s Party Pizzas are usually a one-person affair.
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Yet, according to the pizza’s official nutrition facts, a serving is just half a pie.
We’re also not fans of the Totino’s Combination Party Pizza’s ingredient list.
It’s as long as your arm and contains all sorts of additives, preservatives, and artificial flavors.
El Monterey
Red and processed meats like the ones found here arelinkedto increased risk of colon cancer.
Did we mention its high saturated fat and sodium?
El Monterey Three Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese, cheese, and more cheese!
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Don’t expect a queso-topped cheese quesadilla to be light and lean.
This one from El Monterey is high in both fat and saturated fat.
Meanwhile, its ingredient list is seriously lengthya hallmark of ultra-processing.
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Try splitting this one in half with a family member and serving salad or veggies on the side.
Hungry Man’s Grilled Beef Steakettes are no healthy choice.
It doesn’t skimp on fat, saturated fat, calories, or sodium, either.
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Though the label calls this meal’s patty a Salisbury steak, its first ingredient is mechanically separated chicken.
Stouffer’s Large Salisbury Steak
Some frozen dinners are rather small and unsatisfying.
Stouffer’s large-sized frozen entrees, on the other hand, offer plenty of food for large appetites.
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But serving Salisbury steak atop mac and cheese isn’t exactly a recipe for health.
This entree is heavy on fat (especially the saturated kind) with zero veggies and very little fiber.
We say skip it.
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Their frozen meals, however?
The Buffalo Style Chicken Mac & Cheese is among the worst of the bunch.
Other red flags include its lack of fiber and numerous additives.
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