{"id":139190,"date":"2019-05-06T02:00:14","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=139190"},"modified":"2020-08-05T14:46:16","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T21:46:16","slug":"healthy-frozen-food-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/healthy-frozen-food-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Frozen Food Isn\u2019t Always Bad for You \u2013 Here Are 10 Healthy Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While frozen meals tend to have a bad rap for being tasteless and sodium-heavy, it&#8217;s worth mentioning that there are healthier options that are lower in calories, sugar, sodium, and carbs.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, that isn&#8217;t to say frozen meals are as healthy as its freshly prepared counterparts, but it&#8217;s definitely a convenient option when you&#8217;re pressed for time or just too lazy to cook.<\/p>\n<p>From pizza to sweet potato, here are 10 frozen meals to help you save some time in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139191\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PB_Pepp_Front.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06100932\/PB_Pepp_Front.jpg 700w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06100932\/PB_Pepp_Front-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06100932\/PB_Pepp_Front-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06100932\/PB_Pepp_Front-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06100932\/PB_Pepp_Front-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/feel-good-foods.com\/product\/uncured-pepperoni-snack-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feel Good Foods Uncured Pepperoni Snack Bites $6<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>On the prowl for a guiltless frozen snack? Try these pizza snack bites made of a gluten-free cauliflower crust instead of a carb-heavy wheat one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/org_chicken_chili_verde_-_web_image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101158\/org_chicken_chili_verde_-_web_image.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101158\/org_chicken_chili_verde_-_web_image-290x216.jpg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101158\/org_chicken_chili_verde_-_web_image-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beetnikfoods.com\/organic-chicken-chili-verde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beetnik Organic Chicken Verde $7.99<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to microwave this frozen chicken dinner the next time you need a nutritious meal-on-the-go. It&#8217;s chock-full of organic ingredients and has a low calorie and sodium count.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139193\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-587.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101358\/image-587.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101358\/image-587-290x186.png 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101358\/image-587-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101358\/image-587-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101358\/image-587-610x392.png 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/lean-cuisine-origins-frozen-linguine-and-meatless-meatballs-8-25oz\/-\/A-53362238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lean Cuisine Origins Linguine and Meatless Meatballs $3.69<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With a reasonable amount of sodium, fat, and calories, your meatless Mondays just got a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139194\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Mac-n-Cheese.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101502\/Mac-n-Cheese.png 900w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101502\/Mac-n-Cheese-290x222.png 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101502\/Mac-n-Cheese-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101502\/Mac-n-Cheese-768x587.png 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101502\/Mac-n-Cheese-610x466.png 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidfresh.com\/products\/wagon-wheels-maccheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kidfresh Wagon Wheels Mac \u2018n Cheese $3.49<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This mac &#8216;n cheese dinner will definitely come in handy on your next cheat day. It uses real grated cheese and pureed carrots to deliver all the flavors you know and love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139195\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/81ANa7q1HVL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101807\/81ANa7q1HVL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101807\/81ANa7q1HVL._SL1500_-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101807\/81ANa7q1HVL._SL1500_-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101807\/81ANa7q1HVL._SL1500_-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101807\/81ANa7q1HVL._SL1500_-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06101807\/81ANa7q1HVL._SL1500_-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wildscape-Peri-Portobellos-11-25-frozen\/dp\/B07GVMV5MT\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildscape Peri Peri Portobellos $6.63<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This vegetarian-friendly frozen meal delivers a burst of savory and slightly spicy flavor, complete with 10 grams of fiber.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139196\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/SweetPotaTOASTS-Original_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102004\/SweetPotaTOASTS-Original_4.png 600w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102004\/SweetPotaTOASTS-Original_4-222x222.png 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102004\/SweetPotaTOASTS-Original_4-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102004\/SweetPotaTOASTS-Original_4-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetpotatoasts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet PotaTOASTs $6.99<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Looking to cut back on your bread consumption? These frozen roasted sweet potato slices allow you to create DIY avocado toasts and pizzas without falling victim to unwanted carb overload.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139197\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/713sf0B9QJL._SL1080_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102048\/713sf0B9QJL._SL1080_.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102048\/713sf0B9QJL._SL1080_-227x222.jpg 227w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102048\/713sf0B9QJL._SL1080_-235x230.jpg 235w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102048\/713sf0B9QJL._SL1080_-768x752.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102048\/713sf0B9QJL._SL1080_-610x598.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amys-Bowls-Black-Eyed-Veggies-Frozen\/dp\/B000O6K8C0\/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amy\u2019s Brown Rice, Black-Eyed Peas, and Veggies Frozen Bowl $4.49<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Brown rice, black-eyed peas, and frozen veggies come together to form a frozen meal that&#8217;s high in protein and low in sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139198\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/product-shot-ingredients@3x.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102231\/product-shot-ingredients%403x.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102231\/product-shot-ingredients%403x-222x222.jpeg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102231\/product-shot-ingredients%403x-230x230.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102231\/product-shot-ingredients%403x-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102231\/product-shot-ingredients%403x-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102231\/product-shot-ingredients%403x-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daily-harvest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Harvest (6 Cups) $47.94<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>From smoothies and lattes to soups and veggie bowls, Daily Harvest&#8217;s frozen meals ensure you don&#8217;t throw a wrench in any hard-earned progress you&#8217;ve made at the gym.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139199\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-588.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102501\/image-588.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102501\/image-588-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102501\/image-588-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102501\/image-588-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102501\/image-588-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06102501\/image-588-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/sweet-earth-natural-rosemary-herb-frozen-pizza-14oz\/-\/A-53537840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet Earth Foods Herb Lover&#8217;s Frozen Pizza $7.99<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Pizza fanatics will love this frozen pizza as it&#8217;s packed with 14 grams of protein, vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139200\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cheddar-ingredients-with-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06103322\/cheddar-ingredients-with-cheese.jpg 810w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06103322\/cheddar-ingredients-with-cheese-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06103322\/cheddar-ingredients-with-cheese-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06103322\/cheddar-ingredients-with-cheese-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06103322\/cheddar-ingredients-with-cheese-610x459.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/brazibites.com\/brazilian-cheese-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread $5.99<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Step up your salad or snack game with these Brazilian cheese bites, which keep the calorie and fat content low while delivering amazing flavors you won\u2019t be able to resist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n<p>Meal prepping can save you even\u00a0<em>more<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/meal-prep-recipes-for-lazy-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here are nine recipes even the laziest people love<\/a> time in the kitchen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"While frozen meals tend to have a bad rap for being tasteless and sodium-heavy, it's ...","author":7532747,"featured_media":139230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[268,260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06144511\/product-shot-1%403x-1.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06144511\/product-shot-1%403x-1-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"May 6, 2019","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"Courtney 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