Are frozen meals good for you?

 

Although there may be many problems with eating healthier, knowledge is often the best. It is common knowledge that eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, less processed foods, and reducing sugar and fat can help. However, knowledge alone is not enough to make a change in behavior.

Science has shown that behavior change science demonstrates that new habits must be simple, easy to implement, realistic, and provide the same satisfaction as previous behaviors. While I could go on and on about the many factors that affect our food choices every day, I want to offer one solution.

Frozen food

Let's be honest. Frozen foods can be one part of a larger puzzle that can help us all choose healthier foods more often. There are many deep-rooted issues that must be addressed in order to address the nation's current health crisis. This blog will provide you with a guide on how you and your loved one can eat healthier, without having to make major changes to your lifestyle. Surprisingly, this is true even for frozen foods.

Frozen food is a negative thing

Frozen foods have historically received a low rating from both dietitians as well as consumers. Think of the mushy, homogeneously-colored TV dinners from years back for example. For better taste and longer shelf lives, frozen food companies often add sodium and fat to their meals. They can also mask lower-quality ingredients which are not as nutritious.

But, over the past few years, the tides have started to turn

I am a registered dietitian and have been able to tell you thanks to many innovators in the frozen food industry that frozen meals may be just what you need if you struggle to eat healthy, portion control or obtain adequate nutrients. You just need to find them.

Find the right food in the freezer aisle

Check out the ingredient labels and nutrition facts for the following categories. You don't have to follow all the criteria. These guidelines are a good place for shopping, however.

  • Vegetable and fruit content: Look at the product photos and ingredient labels to ensure that you are choosing meals with a high amount of vegetables.
  • Nutrient content: Choose meals that contain some of these nutrients: potassium and calcium, vitamins A, D and iron.
  • Fiber: Eat meals that contain at least 5g fiber to keep you satisfied.
  • Sodium: While there is no magic number, it is possible to find frozen meals that contain less than 30% of the daily recommended sodium.
  • Saturated fats: These fats can have a negative impact on your cardiovascular health, so try to eat meals that are less than 5g.
  • Trans fats: Many food companies were forced to switch to ingredients without trans fats. This can have a negative effect on your heart health. Double-check the Nutrition Facts label for options that do not contain trans fats.

Many brands make this easy, and it is not hard to find them. Our Food Guide, curated by a dietitian, provides specific options for nutrient-dense frozen foods. It includes two of our favorite brands as well as our partners.

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There are many health benefits to frozen meals

More nutrients

Flash-frozen frozen meals are fast frozen at lower temperatures. This allows for all nutrients to be retained and preserved. This method of freezing preserves the food's structural integrity upon reheating. It means that there will be no mushy, sloppy or strangely textured frozen foods!

Fruits, vegetables, and other foods are often harvested at peak ripeness, then flash-frozen within hours. Frozen foods can contain more nutrients than fresh food that has traveled long distances to reach your grocery store.

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics revealed that frozen meals are more nutritious than those who eat them regularly.

Time saved

You spend most of your day working. Rest of your day is spent cleaning, laundry, running errands and trying to get some exercise. It is important to save time whenever possible. It will take you less than 10 minutes to heat up a frozen meal.

Reduce waste

Frozen foods can reduce waste for you, your supermarket and the entire supply chain.

Controls portions

You may require more or less food depending on your personal preferences. Frozen meals can be helpful in helping us choose the right portion size, as they come in single-serving portions.

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