Question:
Are there any frozen dinners out there????????

Are there any frozen dinners out there that are lo-cal, high in protien, lo-carbs, lo-sodium? I am not post-op yet...but I want to be prepared for when i have my surgery (Feb-March 2003 I hope!!)....I am a full time college student and mother and I don't have a lot of time to sit down and sort through my cupboard of what I can and cannot eat...    — Renee B. (posted on January 18, 2003)

January 18, 2003
I am still post op and I am not an expert, but from my previous diets where I was trying to "get my protein" I found that Healthy Choice meals have more protein than other meals.
   — Amy G.

January 18, 2003
Early on you cant eat much, we just ate mostly the protein and gave the rest to our dogs. Easier and cheaper than special meals when you want something quick.
   — bob-haller

January 18, 2003
Funny you should mention this. While I was at work last week, my friend had a Lean Cuisine ready to heat up for lunch. The fat content wasn't too high and the protein was around 30 g. I was looking at something with chicken and fettucini, so the carbs were high, but since most of us can't eat the whole thing early out, I suppose it may be ok if you eat the chicken and vegetables first.
   — Fixnmyself

January 18, 2003
I use lean cuisine and Healthy choice, just don't eat all the carbs it comes with. They are really convenient when I am alone or need a meal in a hurry...my nutritionist says they are fine, but don't rely on them all the time. Right now she also said I need some sodium, so its not a problem for me. I just pick out the protein and leave over most of the rest of the meal.
   — Linda 1.

January 18, 2003
Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine and Smart Choice all have fairly low calorie, low fat meals, but all have carbs. Most of us do not eat the carb portion or just have a bite or two. Early post-op, you struggle just to eat 1/2 the meat portion and a bite or two of veggie! I miss those days...
   — Cindy R.

January 19, 2003
I found low fat stuffed chicken breasts called "Marco Polo" at Costco. They are 6 oz and stuffed with cheese, ham & broccoli. 190 cal, 5 gm fat, 820 mg sodium, 8 gm carbs & 31 gm protein. They are very tasty & quick to heat up.
   — Melanie N.

January 19, 2003
I have been having frozen meals by Cedar Lane, I don't know if they are nationally available, they are produced n California, I am in Chicago area. They are all organic. vegetarian, good protein sources, and taste delicious. Each one is 2 servings by the nutritional labeling, aprox 10 oz.total in the package. I can eat half. They do have carbs, but my plan is a balanced diet not a no carb plan. I love the enchilada pie, and vegetable lasagna. Trying szechuan chicken( vegetarian meat substute) tomorrow and the eggplant parmesan looks excellent. In the chicago area they are available at Dominicks, other areas might want to try safeway, they own Dominicks. they are in the "health food section" rather than with the other big name brand frozen dinners.
   — **willow**