Fast Food Best Choices

FREEZER FOODS: Fast, simple, and healthy

34. BEST BEEF DINNER

• Healthy Choice Beef Merlot with Seasoned Red Skin Potatoes and Vegetables
• Moist, surprisingly tender, and cooked in a hearty-tasting sauce
• Per serving: 250 calories, 17 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates (6 g fiber), 8 g fat (2 g sat.)

35. BEST TURKEY DINNER

• Lean Cuisine Glazed Turkey Tenderloins
• Tender medallions of white meat.
• Per serving: 260 calories, 13 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates (4 g fiber), 5 g fat (1.5 g sat.)

36. BEST CHOICE CHICKEN DINNER

• Healthy Choice Grilled Chicken Marinara
• Each serving provides not only 20 g protein, but a healthy dose of prostate-protecting lycopene, too.
• Per serving: 250 calories, 20 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates (3 g fiber), 4.5 g fat (2 g sat.)

37. BEST MEXICAN ENTRÉE

• Amy's Enchilada Dinner
• Satisfying because it's packed with cheese, rice and beans.
• Per serving: 330 calories, 9 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates (9 g fiber), 8 g fat (1 g sat.)

38. BEST PASTA ENTRÉE

• Healthy Choice Stuffed Pasta Shells
• A filling portion of three big shells smothered in tomato sauce.
• Per serving: 290 calories, 17 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates (7 g fiber), 6 g fat (3 g sat.)

39. BEST CHOICE DINNER IN A BAG

 

• Birds Eye Voila! Chicken & Vegetables in Four Cheese Sauce
• Packed with protein and vegetables.
• Per 2 cups frozen: 140 calories, 13 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber), 4.5 g fat (2.5 g sat.)

40. BEST SINGLE-SERVING PIZZA

• South Beach Diet Pepperoni
• The crust provides 9 g fiber.
• Per pizza: 350 calories, 31 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates (9 g fiber), 12 g fat (4.5 g sat.)

41. BEST FROZEN BURRITO

• Cedarlane Beans, Rice & Cheese
• Hands-down the best choice in a sketchy category.
• Per burrito: 260 calories, 13 g protein, 48 g carbohydrates (7 g fiber), 1 g fat (0 g sat.)

42. BEST CHOICE FROZEN FISH

• Gorton's Grilled Cajun Blackened Fillets
• The spicy rub adds flavor without too much salt.
• Per fillet: 100 calories, 17 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber), 3 g fat (0.5 g sat.)

43. BEST CHOICE FROZEN VEGETABLES

• Birds Eye Broccoli, Cauliflower, & Carrots
• Heat and eat—often.
• Per cup: 30 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber), 0 g fat

44. BEST CHOICE FRUIT MIX

• Dole Mixed Berries
• Pour into your cereal or eat straight from the bag.
• Per cup: 70 calories, 1 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates (5 g fiber), 0 g fat

45. BEST FISH BURGER

• Omega Foods Ahi Tuna
• Almost pure protein.
• Per 3.2 ounces: 90 calories, 19 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber), 0.5 g fat (0.5 g sat.)

46. BEST VEGETARIAN BURGER

• Gardenburger Flame Grilled
• This meatless burger tastes almost as good as the real thing.
• Per patty: 120 calories, 14 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates (4 g fiber), 4 g fat (0 g sat.)

47. BEST APPETIZER

• Health Is Wealth Broccoli Munchees
• The healthiest option in a category dominated by pizza rolls.
• Per six Munchees: 160 calories, 6 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber), 3.5 g fat (0.5 sat.)

48. BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH

• Smart Ones English Muffin
• A good source of protein, courtesy of the ham and cheese.
• Per sandwich: 200 calories, 13 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber), 5 g fat (2 g sat.)

49. BEST ICE CREAM

• Edy's Slow Churned Rich & Creamy Light, Strawberry
• Don't be fooled by brands that cut fat only to add sugar.
• Per 1/2 cup: 110 calories, 2 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber), 3 g fat (1.5 g sat.)

50. BEST ICE-CREAM SANDWICH

• Skinny Cow
• Still high in carbohydrates, so limit yourself to just one.
• Per sandwich: 140 calories, 4 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates (5 g fiber), 2 g fat (0.5 g sat.)