references & resources
Today Health: Need a Quick Meal? Don’t’ Freeze Out Frozen Food; Elizabeth Somer; June 8, 2005
“Fitness”; The Fitness 2010 Healthy Food Awards – The Best Frozen Foods; July/August, 2010
Library of Congress: Who “Invented” the TV Dinner?
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: "Vitamin Retention in Eight Fruits and Vegetables: A Comparison of Refrigerated and Frozen Storage"
Dietitians share the healthiest frozen foods that make meal prep a breeze.
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Now you can enjoy this tropical fruit all year round with these frozen passionfruit packs.
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You'll get 3 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein in each serving.
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For added protein, blend with soy milk or low-fat dairy milk.
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The ingredient list is as simple as it gets: roasted sweet potatoes.
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Always choose options without added sugar — like this pick.
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This tasty burrito is vegan and non-GMO.
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Make this a sandwich or chop it up and top it over a salad.
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Unlike its competitors, this veggie bowl is relatively low in sodium.
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Buy it: Target; Price: $4.29
Jack and Annie’s also offer plant-based buffalo wings if that’s more your speed.
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The flaky wrap elevates your mealtime experience.
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These come in Regular and Cajun flavors, as well.
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These make healthy dinners so easy you’ll want to add them to the weekly rotation.
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This brown rice cooks in the bag for easy clean up.
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Here we highlight the ever-so-popular garlic and ginger but the product line also includes turmeric, dill, parsley, basil, cilantro and even sauteed glazed onions.
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Pop this in the oven for a quick dinner.
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You can feel good about this plant-based pick.
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These veggie bites are 100 percent vegan.
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Feta cheese gives this a Mediterranean spin and you’ll love the added flavor.
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This light lasagna is made with organic ingredients.
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Drink an extra glass of water with this bowl, as it's a bit high in sodium.
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Another healthy fan-favorite from Frontera is the Three-Bean Taco Bowl.
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The ideal grab-n-go for your next lunch.
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You'll get 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein in each serving.
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Your favorite sweet potato fries, but healthy.
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These are baked, not fried, which is why they’re one of our top picks.
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These just so happen to pair well with both of our frozen fry recommendations included here.
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Choose from a varitety of flavors, like Mango, Strawberry or S'mores.
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You won't believe these fro-yo bars have significantly fewer calories than their ice cream counterparts.
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End dinner on a sweet note with this frozen ice cream pint.
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Buy it: Eclipse; Price: $11.99
Today Health: Need a Quick Meal? Don’t’ Freeze Out Frozen Food; Elizabeth Somer; June 8, 2005
“Fitness”; The Fitness 2010 Healthy Food Awards – The Best Frozen Foods; July/August, 2010
Library of Congress: Who “Invented” the TV Dinner?
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: "Vitamin Retention in Eight Fruits and Vegetables: A Comparison of Refrigerated and Frozen Storage"
