Pre Packaged Meals

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  • pteryndactyl
    pteryndactyl Posts: 303 Member
    I find that most of the vegetarian options aren't very high in protein -- at least, not equatable to what I could make for myself with the same number of calories (or at the same price). So, I tend to avoid them most of the time as they don't contribute to my goals.

    That being said, if I'm in a particular hurry -- or just plain feel like it -- I'll buy one. I just have to make up the protein elsewhere in my day.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    I eat Smart Ones. They are the best on sodium and very low calories. I find that they have more flavor and choices than the rest.

    I've found the opposite, LC has more flavour and has more protein which is key in keeping you full. If LC is higher in sodium, it would be the lack of meat in SO. LC are 250-310 in cals – just as low if not lower than SO. SO do appear to have more veggies visually but that's also b/c of all the protein they are missing they need to fill in the space with something. Since they always go on sale for the same price (LC actually goes on sale even more often) LC is my #1 choice for a fun lunch - neither are very filling for dinner on their own.

    LC gives you FREE GIFT CARDS* so for all of these reasons, LC is personally my #1 choice.

    *You get gift cards/prizes of your choice as you obtain points. You get 250 pts for every regular LC pin # you add to their website which means after 30 meals I can get $10 Walmart gift card (my #1 choice). Of course this means you have spent $60 on 30 meals but getting 16% back an already cheap meal ($2 per meal is the same as 1 chicken breast on sale or 1/3rd the cost of Subway or other healthy fast food options) is great!
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member


    Expensive?

    You can get some for less than $2

    True! But if you want one thats a little nicer they can be up to £4. ( $6.50 ) I found myself buying my boyfriend nice dinners and adding my own £3-£4 meal on daily. That hurt the bank I must say.

    The regular meals are $2 in Canada (on sale) the steamer ones are $4 regular price. Just an FYI for those comparing.
  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    Honestly, I never eat them. I have tried them but they were just repulsive to me. One of my coworkers makes them for lunch and they really stink up the office. Ugh. I couldn't make them at home anyway, I don't own a microwave.
  • FitCanuckChick
    FitCanuckChick Posts: 240 Member
    I always have 4-6 in the freezer (or more) - I never pay more than $3.50 for the expensive "gormet" ones. They are lifesavers on a hectic night. It's trial and error to find the good ones.

    In my opinion the best taste and quality wise are the Healthy Steamers, Lean Cuisine Steamers and Weight Watchers Smart Ones. I alwys stay away from any ravioli or pasta suffed with cheese ones....blah
  • helenrosemay
    helenrosemay Posts: 375 Member
    I get one every now and then (aldi do some great steam meals) for days when I don't have anything in or for convenience but I wouldn't eat them too often. I prefer freshly cooked meals now.

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