Mac & cheese is the ultimatecomfort food.

(Don’t act like you’ve never done it!)

Wildly convenient,frozen mac & cheeseoptions turn this classic dish into an even quicker and easier meal solution.

frozen mac and cheese

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Unfortunately, this convenience comes at a cost to your health.

Frozen mac & cheese is often loaded with excess calories, fat, and sodium.

“It’s also higher in calories per serving than other options.”

amy’s macaroni and cheese

Amy’s

“This Kraft varietyis high in fat and very high in sodium per serving,” says Michalczyk.

Plus, they’re breaded.

“Sodium is always a concern when it comes to convenience items,” says Pankonin.

Stouffer’s Frozen Mac N Cheese

Stouffer’s

“So, if you have high blood pressure, you might want to find a different option.”

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marie callender’s mac n cheese

Marie Callender’s

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Marie Callender’s

Stouffer’s Mac and Cheese Bites

Stouffer’s