Is there such thing as healthy frozen food?

In an ideal life we would have time to prepare homemade meals from scratch. In a realistic world we know that is not always the case. Whether pressed for time or short on groceries, the convenience of frozen food serves a purpose in our lives at one point or another.

Convenience foods (CF) can save you time and money, compared to the alternative of eating out. CF can be chosen to be relatively "healthy"as long you know what to look for. Here are my picks of frozen options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1. Breakfast: Nature's Path Organic Flax Waffles Plus

1 serving (2 waffles) provides 200kcal, 8g fat (1 g of omega-3), 330mg sodium and 5g fibre
 
Make this a balanced breakfast by adding 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries and 1 boiled egg
(eggs can be boiled in advance and refrigerated to use as a grab and go option) 

2. Lunch: Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers Sweet Sesame Chicken (with long grain rice & vegetables)

1 serving (1 package) provides 340kcal, 6g fat, 330mg sodium, 5g fibre, 1 serving vegetable


Make this a completely balanced lunch by adding a serving of yogurt.

Although you may be tempted to try the other varieties, I recommend purchasing those that contain less than 10g fat and less than 500mg sodium per serving.

3. Dinner: High Liner Pan Sear Select Wild Pacific Salmon Mediterranean
 
1 serving (1 fillet) provides 220kcal, 10 fat (1.5 omega 3), 390mg sodium

Make this a balanced dinner by adding 1-cup of fresh or frozen vegetables and 1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous.