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6:50AM | posted by Shelley Ng | September 2, 2009 | comments: 0

Best Frozen Foods In Your Supermarket

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Women's Health is showcasing some of the best packaged foods found in supermarkets. The picks are low in calories, sodium, and loaded with healthy vitamins and minerals. Lisa Drayer stopped by with a few tasty treats.

Smart Ones Morning Express Stuffed Breakfast Sandwich
The perfect power meal-eggs, tomatoes, cheese, and turkey sausage wrapped in a flaky crust. An ideal blend of protein and carbs. Per sandwich: 240 cal, 7 g fat (2.5 g sat), 28 g carbs, 580 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein


Van's All-Natural Homestyle French Toast Sticks
An indulgent yet quick breakfast-and filling, especially when topped with berries. Per 2 pieces: 170 cal, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat), 32 g carbs, 390 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein


Kashi All-Natural Mayan Harvest Bake
A sweet-and-spicy vegetarian extravaganza with plantains, sweet potatoes, kale, black beans, and polenta. Yum!
Per package: 340 cal, 9 g fat (1 g sat), 58 g carbs, 380 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 9 g protein


Amy's Mushroom & Olive Pizza
This generously topped pizza is made with organic ingredients and gives you 15 percent of your daily calcium needs. Per 1/3 pizza: 250 cal, 9 g fat (3 g sat), 33 g carbs, 560 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein


Healthy Choice Pumpkin-Squash Ravioli
Scrumptious pumpkin ravioli plus asparagus and chunks of butternut squash. Per package: 300 cal, 6 g fat (2.5 g sat), 52 g carbs, 600 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 9 g protein


Boca Savory Mushroom Mozzarella Veggie Patties
A heart-healthy veggie patty with a savory blend of mushrooms and mozzarella. Per patty: 100 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 10 g carbs, 330 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 13 g protein (website says 2.5 g fat (.5 g sat), 11 g carbs, 300 mg sodium - I will double check when I get product next week)


Helen's Kitchen Simple Health Thai Red Curry
A spicy and delicious tofu meal that will please even a meat eater. With lots of fiber, it's filling too. Per package: 363 cal, 15 g fat (1.5 g sat), 44 g carbs, 380 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 13 g protein (website says 350 calories - I will check when we get product)


Lean Cuisine Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Cavatappi pasta, chicken, zucchini, black olives, and Parmesan cheese tossed in a sun-dried tomato pesto sauce-all for less than 300 calories! Per package: 290 cal, 9 g fat (2 g sat), 34 g carbs, 570 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 18 g protein


For more on what to buy during you next supermarket trip, check out the latest issue of Women's Health Magazine or visit www.womenshealthmag.com.

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