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High quality frozen dinners can be great, Phoenix-based nutrition expertRhyan Geiger, RDN, tells SELF.
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All frozen dinners are definitely not created equal, though.
If a meal has less, consider how youll enhance it to make it more filling.
You want a meal that not only contains enough calories, but is well-rounded and balanced.
Find ways to boost nutrition by adding what may be missing, Ansari says.
(The American Heart Associationrecommendsmost adults take in no more than 2,300 milligrams per day fora heart-healthy diet.)
(Although the exact number to aim for will depend on your individual health.)
Put that meal on a real plate or in a bowl instead of eating from the package.
Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, if you have any around.
And if your plate is looking a little monotone, add some color fruits or veggies, Ansari says.
These little moves can make a pinch hitter meal feel a little more special.
What are some easy frozen meal options to have on hand?
Youve got lots to choose from, including plenty of comfort food and takeout favorites.
A note about the word healthy here: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept.
Some of those foods might fall into conventional ideas of what healthy is.
And some might not.
Despite being completely plant-based, this dish has a solid 10 grams of plant based protein.
Geiger’s favorite is a falafel and tahini number that’s so popular, it’s currently sold out.
If you put it in one of your own bowls after cooking, it looks homemade, she says.
And like we mentioned above, presentation can really affect satisfaction when we’re talking freezer meals!
Sweet Earth General Tsos Tofu Bowl
This spicy bowl is not your basic Lean Cuisine.
It packs all the flavor of your favorite takeout order, right from your freezer.
Geiger especially loves the nutritious and simple ingredients.
Cappelos Whole-Milk Mozzarella Cheese Pizza
Cappello’s
We had to put a frozen pizza on thisfreezer mealslist.
Ohand after just 15 minutes in a hot oven, the crust is nice and crispy too.
