For all the bad name commercial foods call upon themselves, frozen diet meals are from the cleaner shelf. They are not only healthful, but also weight-loss friendly.
Frozen diet meals that satisfy hunger and do nothing to hinder your weight loss efforts are considered to be the best foods for weight loss. The convenience of frozen meals makes them ideal for singles and professionals alike besides serving those on a weight loss regime.
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How to Choose Frozen Diet Meals
The first step to picking the right frozen-food is spending some time at the hypermarket. To browse the varieties and grab the one with the least calories, that is. Most frozen meals are loaded with fat, sodium and calories. Therefore, a frozen diet meal must be sought meticulously.
To be on the safer side i.e. if you do not want to ransack the store and still find a favourable diet meal, look for foods that contain plenty of vegetables. These will be low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Among other safe frozen diet meal options are brown rice, whole grains and lean meat.
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When reading the nutrition label on the meal’s package, you should look for:
- calories within 250 to 300 range
- meals that limit saturated fat to 4 grams
- meals with sodium content of up to 800 milligrams
- at least 3-5 grams of fibre.
Frozen Diet Dinners
Most frozen dinners that have around 350 calories and have low-sodium content are healthful. According to BuildingNutrition.com, frozen foods are processed and packaged after a few hours of harvesting, which helps maintain the nutritional value. Therefore, health experts recommend frozen fruits and vegetables over fresh fruits and vegetables.
For dinner, grab frozen meals that have lots of veggies so that you get optimum nutrition. To make your dinner portion-controlled, add a side salad and fruit to balance the meal. Doing so will provide vitamins, mineral and fibre to help you feel full.
A frozen dessert after dinner must be low in fat. You may have either of low-fat fudge pop, fruit bars or frozen yogurt. You must keep from ice-creams that are dense with calories.
Risks of Frozen Meals
Several frozen meals contain chemicals such as monsodium glutamate (MSG), which may trigger headaches or skin-related allergies. Therefore, check the label for all the ingredients used.
Frozen meals are convenient for they require zero cooking skill and equipment except a microwave. Frozen meals should not, however, form one’s diet as that may cause one to miss out on essential nutrients.
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