Sometimes we’re faced with meal choices that aren’t ideal — Rose
Reisman helps us navigate the fast food waters. In the latest
installment of Swap It! we analyze the better bets in the frozen food aisle.
Michelina’s
Instead of:
Chicken Fried Rice with Chicken Pieces
13 g fat / 1280 mg sodium
Choose:
Penne with Chicken in Cream Sauce
9 g fat / 420 mg sodium
Smart Ones
Instead of:
Frozen Pizza (personal) – Cheese
380 cals
Choose:
Salisbury Steak with mushroom gravy & asparagus
200 cals
Comfort Food – Stouffer’s
Instead of:
Mac & Cheese (340g)
520 cals / 1210 mg sodium
Choose:
Meatloaf with Mashed potatoes and Gravy
270 cals / 700 mg sodium
Amy’s Kitchen (Organic, vegetarian food)
Instead of:
Pesto Tortellini Bowl
430 cals / 19 g fat
Choose:
Indian Palak Paneer – creamed spinach, rice and beans
240 cals / 6 g fat
Smart Ones – Beef or Chicken
Instead of:
Orange Sesame Chicken
320 cals / 8 g fat
Choose:
Beef Pot Roast
180 cals / 4.5 g fat