Lean Cuisine??

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  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member


    Many people extol the virtues of keeping sodium below 1500 mg, but there's no medical evidence that it does anything for you to do this. And going to low on sodium can really mess up your electrolyte balance, especially if you work out for long periods (say over 90 minutes per day at a moderate level or higher).

    Good point! My 77 year old mother was called in by her doctor because her sodium was too low (she wouldn't eat anything processed, or add salt, etc.) which meant that her body wasn't obsorbing nutrients because they were being rinsed out of her too quickly (kidneys would produce more urine, etc.) Low sodium can also cause lethargy and confusion (not sure if just in elderly patients or in all people). Most people don't need to worry about not having enough sodium though!

    That's for everyone. Electrolytes help regulate the electrical conductivity in the body, I.E. synapses in the brain. It also slows reaction time (because the body uses electrical impulses in nerves). Which means besides hydration levels, it also effects your brain and nervous system. That's why both sodium and potassium levels are crucial to keep steady.
  • jmbuth
    jmbuth Posts: 4
    I prefer Weight Watchers Smart Ones. They seem to be healthier and taste much better than any frozen entrees I've tried before. They fill me up more too. You can get them at Target for $2 or less. Just be careful with any frozen things. Microwaving in those plastic trays releases a lot of carcinogens and toxins. If I'm having one for lunch, I'll stick it in the fridge when I get to work and then transfer it to a regular bowl or dish just before microwaving.
  • Ruffles88
    Ruffles88 Posts: 3
    To be truthful, it all depends on preferance. If you like the convience of the dinners, (and myself, too) then stick with them. The Lean Cuisines have helped me lose weight! I really like how they have lots of varieties, but also the meal can stay with in your daily caloric intakes. If you do have one, just make sure to exercise, for that will boost the total sodium intake for the day. No one can force you to say no to them, it is all your choice!
  • rainbowdash
    rainbowdash Posts: 10 Member
    I like lean cuisine. I would not eat them If I had more time to cook, or shop. I sometimes add frozen veggies to make them seem a little more substatial. I also eat the Jimmie deans delights sandhwiches a couple times a week. I am sure that I will need to branch out.
  • MrsKelly73
    MrsKelly73 Posts: 23
    I love my lean cuisines!!! but I'm questioning if I should be eating so many...I eat 3 maybe 4 a week for lunch. I HATE sandwiches!! so this is my alternative. This is only day 6 for me...so I'm not sure yet how this will all pan out. I hope I'm not hurting myself my eating so many of them.
  • hardybelle83
    hardybelle83 Posts: 57
    They are a little more expensive, but I keep some Kashi & Amy's meals on hand when I absolutely have no time to make lunch for work (or, more likely, when I've packed it but left it @ home!!). They are much lower in sodium than most of the other frozen meal options & I can pronounce all of the ingredients!! :)
  • pinkprincessness
    pinkprincessness Posts: 36 Member
    I have to agree here. I eat them on a regular basis at work. I will switch it up with tuna with 1 tbs of light mayo on wheat bread. I drink tons of water so I think the salt flushes out. lol But I am a working mom of 2, and if Lean Cuisine is on sale....I'm buying um!!
    Lean Cuisines are pretty delicious. There are so many different kinds that your bound to find one that you like. Many of them are low fat and low in calories. The only downside is that they are high in salt content. However not everyone is affected by too much salt, you know your body best. I recently had a new lean cuisine market creation, You put the bag in the microwave and have the bag steamed. The portion is the whole bag which is about the same at the boxed meals and they taste better than the box ones. Give them a try and let me know how you like them! :-)
  • Izzygirl1985
    Izzygirl1985 Posts: 30
    I am a medical student. After coming home from being in the hospital 10+ hours, then workout, unwind, study, and then WORKOUT, I literally have ZERO energy left. I can either order some nasty fattening chinese food (with massive amounts of sodium) or opt for a lean cuisine and an apple. Oh...and did I add that I also spend my weekends studying even more? So no, I don't have time to cook 3 meals and package them up. Finally, I get bored eating the same dinner every night. I am sorry, but one lean cuisine meal a day (with approx 25% of daily sodium) has been a LIFE SAVER for me. And yes, i do watch my sodium for all other meals and I drink water like mad.
  • 1113cw
    1113cw Posts: 830 Member
    Besides the sodium and the fact that's it's a processed, packaged meal, I also wanted to point out that alot of them are carb heavy and go light on the protein. This makes a difference if you're watching your carbs as I am.

    Even so, as long as you limit them to occassional, I don't see anything wrong with having them once or twice a week.

    Just my two cent! :)

    Christine
  • jennylynn84
    jennylynn84 Posts: 659
    Besides the sodium and the fact that's it's a processed, packaged meal, I also wanted to point out that alot of them are carb heavy and go light on the protein. This makes a difference if you're watching your carbs as I am.

    Even so, as long as you limit them to occassional, I don't see anything wrong with having them once or twice a week.

    Just my two cent! :)

    Christine

    This is true and often a bigger issue for me than the sodium.
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    I wouldn't bother with any kind of tv dinner. they are nasty and processed food. Even if it's "lean cuisine" . A cooked meal is the best way to go. You control what goes in it. So you know how much fat, calories, etc is going in it. And you know what exact ingredients go into it.

    The OP wanted something fast and quick...
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    I like "smart ones".

    They are my treat...instead of a supersized Micky Ds! lol...
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    I prefer Weight Watchers Smart Ones. They seem to be healthier and taste much better than any frozen entrees I've tried before. They fill me up more too. You can get them at Target for $2 or less. Just be careful with any frozen things. Microwaving in those plastic trays releases a lot of carcinogens and toxins. If I'm having one for lunch, I'll stick it in the fridge when I get to work and then transfer it to a regular bowl or dish just before microwaving.

    Exactly. lol. We don't own a microwave though, just for those reasons.
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