Weight Watcher, Atkins, Healty Choice

Dbow0207

Just had a convo with a friend and he only eats from these products out of the store. I dont eat any of these products because I feel like thier food is still processed. Is this true or are they really as healty as they claim to be?

amw8675309

they're not exaclty healthy as the are full of preservatives, sodium etc.. however, i think it is a better alternative to fast food and for those who have trouble with portion control/cooking. it's better than waht a lot of people are eating, but eating whole foods is way healthier

crystal10584

they're super high in sodium if you get the frozen meals. The shakes and bars are jam packed FULL of sugar...

anulle2009

I have heard that they are not as healthy as they claim to be. If you look at the sodium in Healthy choice it is insane! If i eat frozen dinners i try to stick to the weight watcher ones, but really they arent as healthy because you are still eating processed foods. I would think living off those would have a negative effect sooner or later

Diana061

i've have been eating these for lunch quick easy to make, portion control, but when I'm home I eat home cooked foods...

Dbow0207

And thats what I thought, I am all natural when it comes to food now. I would perfer to cook it myself even if it is a little off on the protions, I know I made it and it has no extra stuff in it! And I dont cook with salt so the sodium shouldn't be a problem.

mrphil86

They are ok for starting out... you'll plateau pretty quick though.

meggonkgonk

They serve some purposes - depending on what he's looking for they might be what he needs.

Mostly though they aren't what I'm looking for in a food (over processed and overpriced). But if you are on the go, have an aversion to cooking, or other similar issues- these'll get you through.

Let him do what he does, you do what you do.

astovey

It's all about the nutrition label for me

Dbow0207

They are ok for starting out... you'll plateau pretty quick though.

And thats where he is right now, plateau!

Dbow0207

They serve some purposes - depending on what he's looking for they might be what he needs.

Mostly though they aren't what I'm looking for in a food (over processed and overpriced). But if you are on the go, have an aversion to cooking, or other similar issues- these'll get you through.

Let him do what he does, you do what you do.

I am but what I'm doing is working, he is a t a plateau right now, so I suggested he let them go.

heathersmilez

A quick definition of "healthy" would be food low in cals and fat so he's right.

We on MFP however have moved beyond this quick statement and have all learned quickly the importance of more cals for active people, necessary good fats, the harm of sodium and the distain for processed foods so in MFP's world then NO, these items are NOT HEALTHY.

RMinVA

There are homemade versions...they are called leftovers. Sarcasm aside, yes, they are better than some of the alternatives. However, many of them are loaded w/sodium and often soaked in some unidentifiable sauce. Back when I was single, I used to always portion out and freeze my leftovers into single serve meals. Easy to grab and go and great on the budget.

Just as an FYI, the FDA allows for variations in nutrition labeling for food products. They can be off by as much as 20-30%. So whlle you may think you are eating a 400 calorie entree, it may be more like 500. IMO, most of them really aren't that satisfying and need to be "rounded" out with something. Salad, extra veggies, etc.

Dbow0207

There are homemade versions...they are called leftovers. Sarcasm aside, yes, they are better than some of the alternatives. However, many of them are loaded w/sodium and often soaked in some unidentifiable sauce. Back when I was single, I used to always portion out and freeze my leftovers into single serve meals. Easy to grab and go and great on the budget.

Just as an FYI, the FDA allows for variations in nutrition labeling for food products. They can be off by as much as 20-30%. So whlle you may think you are eating a 400 calorie entree, it may be more like 500. IMO, most of them really aren't that satisfying and need to be "rounded" out with something. Salad, extra veggies, etc.

Yeah I believe that about alot of stuff too

meggonkgonk

I am but what I'm doing is working, he is a t a plateau right now, so I suggested he let them go.

If he asked, then sure thing- tell him why those things suck. But in general I would refrain from offering advice unless asked- it tends to cause unneccessary fights

Dbow0207

I am but what I'm doing is working, he is a t a plateau right now, so I suggested he let them go.

If he asked, then sure thing- tell him why those things suck. But in general I would refrain from offering advice unless asked- it tends to cause unneccessary fights

Its not like that, he is very reseptive, although he didnt ask I still wanted to help, we're cool he wouldn't fight me I hope, LOL

Jena_72

Just had a convo with a friend and he only eats from these products out of the store. I dont eat any of these products because I feel like thier food is still processed. Is this true or are they really as healty as they claim to be?

Does he know how to cook or is he using these for convenience? I use them sometimes for lunch at work, but if he is using them instead of learning how to cook, even if he gets out of the plateau, eventually he is going to want some REAL FOOD and if he never bothered to learn how to cook healthy meals while losing weight, well we all know what will happpen.
I have found that Fresh & Easy (like a trader joes) has a frozen meal line that isn't too bad with the sodium. Amazingly to me, the spaghetti and meatballs one they have, is the lowest in sodium!
But to answer your question NO they are probably NOT as healthy as they claim to be BUT better than going to McDonalds for a "healthy" salad!

Dbow0207

Just had a convo with a friend and he only eats from these products out of the store. I dont eat any of these products because I feel like thier food is still processed. Is this true or are they really as healty as they claim to be?

Does he know how to cook or is he using these for convenience? I use them sometimes for lunch at work, but if he is using them instead of learning how to cook, even if he gets out of the plateau, eventually he is going to want some REAL FOOD and if he never bothered to learn how to cook healthy meals while losing weight, well we all know what will happpen.
I have found that Fresh & Easy (like a trader joes) has a frozen meal line that isn't too bad with the sodium. Amazingly to me, the spaghetti and meatballs one they have, is the lowest in sodium!
But to answer your question NO they are probably NOT as healthy as they claim to be BUT better than going to McDonalds for a "healthy" salad!

True. Not sure if he can cook, but he isnt supplementing them for full meals, he is eating them as lunch, but he does fo to fast food places quite often, although he is getting the "healthy" item on the menu its still fast food to me.

believetoachieve

To each their own. We shouldn't judge anyone for eating foods like this. Additionally, those brands have such a wide variety of food types, it's impossible to generalize them all and say they're ALL "high in sodium" or "full of preservatives". Let him do what he wants to do. You can still be healthy and eat these foods, if that's what floats your boat.