Frozen Dinners

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crystal10584
crystal10584 Posts: 334
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Yes, I'm aware they're high in sodium, but I'm thinking I may need to go back to them while I'm in school full time. June and July I will be in school from 6-8p Mon-Fri (after working an 8 hour day), and Aug - Dec I will be in class from about 430-10 most days... and I usually leave straight from work to school.

Any suggestions so I don't have to soak up the sodium (aside from combating it with water)?

Please be warned that I get bored with food VERY easily. It's rare I can eat the same thing for more than 2-3 days (unless it's cereal... i <3 cereal)

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  • AdGalicia
    AdGalicia Posts: 84 Member
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    I find it convenient to eat frozen dinners. Easy to make, quick to pack, and correctly portioned. You are right about the high sodium though.
  • KendraElmendorf
    KendraElmendorf Posts: 837 Member
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    Lean cuisines and things like that! those are what i go for when i do the same thing :)
  • VixFit2011
    VixFit2011 Posts: 663 Member
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    Convenience is the reason I eat them now and then. Healthy Choice has really come out with some good ones, much better than they used to be.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
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    Do you have the brand Eating Right around you???
    SO SO GOOD.

    Theres Smart Ones, too. Those are filling and Ive never had much sodium issue with em
  • mericksmom
    mericksmom Posts: 222 Member
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    Why dont you make and portion dinners and then freeze them? I bet there are some great freezer meals that are delish and you can portion it just right and just for you. Maybe at allrecipes.com or http://www.dinnersinthefreezer.com/ or http://www.momsbudget.com/freezerrecipes/index.html

    at least this way you know what is going into it and you cant control the sodium levels
  • therobinator
    therobinator Posts: 832 Member
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    Do you have time maybe on the weekends to make your own frozen meals? Like, make a big batch of food and freeze your serving sizes for later use? This way you can control not only the sodium, but everything else, too...including your boredom with food.
  • VixFit2011
    VixFit2011 Posts: 663 Member
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    Do you have the brand Eating Right around you???
    SO SO GOOD.

    Theres Smart Ones, too. Those are filling and Ive never had much sodium issue with em

    yes those are great and lean cuisine is good too.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
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    ALSO! Have you thought of getting the cheap family sized frozen dinners and eating a serving at a time and re-freezing the rest?
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
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    I use them too, but try to be mindful of sodium levels in the rest of what I eat.:flowerforyou:
  • girlruns
    girlruns Posts: 344
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    Why dont you make and portion dinners and then freeze them? I bet there are some great freezer meals that are delish and you can portion it just right and just for you. Maybe at allrecipes.com or http://www.dinnersinthefreezer.com/ or http://www.momsbudget.com/freezerrecipes/index.html

    This. Between now and June you should be able to make up a bunch of dinners to freeze for when you are in school. Or if you can find an hour or two on the weekends to make up a bunch of meals for the week. Even salads become quick if you take a minute to pre-chop all of the veggies. If you have to go packaged, try and find those with the least amount of sodium, and don't feel like it just has to be frozen dinners. Soups can be an option too. It won't be the end of the world if you keep them on hand for those times when you just don't have time, but I'm guessing you'd be pretty bored of them in 6 months if that is all you ate for dinners.
  • crystal10584
    crystal10584 Posts: 334
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    I probably should have prefaced this by saying the oven where I live doesnt' work. I live in a house with a roommate who owns the place. He uses a toaster oven, not the real one, and only 1 burner on the top of the stove works so the idea of using the actual oven scares me.

    I will probably get Smart Ones and Lean Cuisine ones next time i hit the store.
  • radicalreader
    radicalreader Posts: 207 Member
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    Here is a link to a WebMD article about choosing healthy frozen dinners:
    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/top-12-healthy-frozen-dinners

    They recommend these brands: Lean Cuisine, Kashi, Healthy Choice, Weight Watchers Smart Ones
    They also have a chart with nutritional information for 12 specific dinners they recommend.
  • crystal10584
    crystal10584 Posts: 334
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    Here is a link to a WebMD article about choosing healthy frozen dinners:
    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/top-12-healthy-frozen-dinners

    They recommend these brands: Lean Cuisine, Kashi, Healthy Choice, Weight Watchers Smart Ones
    They also have a chart with nutritional information for 12 specific dinners they recommend.

    Thanks :)
  • bootlebop1979
    bootlebop1979 Posts: 42
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    I am trying Kashi for the first time today. They were on sale so it's worth giving it a try! I am having the Spicy Black Bean Enchilada which is 260 cals,7 fat,1 sat fat,0 cholesterol,600 sodium,45 carbs,8 fiber,3 sugars and 8 protein. I will let you know how it is =)

    Eating them in moderation is acceptable! Tony even says so =)

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