Lean Cuisines ?

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  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    I eat them, or Healthy Choice, every day for lunch. Easy, low cal, and usually only 25% of my daily sodium. It's better than going out for lunch all the time.

    I do this as well. I consider it harm reduction-because if I haven't had time to cook large quantities on the weekend, it's a lean cuisine or I go to the cafe at work. At least this way I know my calories, etc. I supplement the meal with veggies, maybe a sandwhich thin. I will go for a few weeks like this, and then get sick of them and move on to something else, like mason jar salads.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    I usually eat 1-2 weekly when I want to be really good or slightly under caloric goal. My favorite is the Turkey with veggies.
  • 13bbird13
    13bbird13 Posts: 425 Member
    I've found them rather high in sodium and not filling. But of course, if the option is to hit the local fast-food place too often, they're certainly a better choice, and they're easy and convenient which is always a plus when you're hungry and want something quickly.
  • UnicornAmanda1
    UnicornAmanda1 Posts: 56 Member
    RodaRose wrote: »
    Perhaps in the beginning it makes sense to have one frozen Lean Cuisine meal a day that you can easily heat up in the microwave.
    Supplement with a green salad or some fruit.
    Soon you will be ready to cook a big batch of pasta on a Saturday, weight it, label it, freeze it, and easily re-heat it during the week.
    Buy some handy dandy containers that stack well in the freezer and fridge.

    Learning to take the time to care for yourself is worth everything. :)

    Sooo well said
  • riceflourde
    riceflourde Posts: 58 Member
    http://www.eatyourbest.com/nutrition/sodium-under-500mg.aspx Here is a list of Smart Ones with under 500 mg of sodium. Some are under 400.