These freezer staples arent just for convenience, they may help with weight loss too.
Who isnt strapped for time these days?
Thats where the frozen food aisles of the grocery store can come in handy.
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Contrary to what you may think, frozen foods arent necessarily nutrient-void.
Here are the experts' top seven frozen food picks to keep on hand.
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Mixed Berry Blend
As if you needed another reason to loveberries.
Frozen berries are one of the top choices when it comes to stocking your freezer for weight loss.
Natker is also a fan of frozen stir-fry vegetable mixes.
With that variety youre also delivering your body a slew of beneficial nutrition.
To choose a nutritious frozen meal, Mohr recommends scanning the ingredients list.
you might buy fresh salmon to cook, but that can be challenging on a busy night.
Natker recommends stocking up on freezer-friendly Alaskan salmon burgers to pop in the oven or air fryer.
Similarly, Natker recommends stocking up on frozen plant-based chickn patties.
Im not vegetarian, but I always have frozen breaded plant-based chicken patties in my freezer.
Crisp it up in the air fryer and add it to a salad.
I always end the day with a bit of ice cream or a frozen treat, says Natker.
If shes looking for a lower-calorie treat, she turns to frozen fudge pops.
Breakfast is easy and portion-controlled with whole-grain frozen waffles I can just pop in the toaster, says Natker.
I top them with cottage cheese for protein and berries for a filling breakfast, she says.
Are Frozen Foods Healthy?
Heres the deal: Frozen foods are available in a variety of options.
Frozen foods are considered processedbut processing simply means prepared.
That can have some serious health perks.
Fruits and veggies are picked at the peak of ripeness and then flash-frozen.
Freezing can also extend the shelf life of foods and minimize food waste.
However, not all frozen foods are created equal.
EatingWell.com, May 2024
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FoodData Central.Berries, NFS.
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FoodData Central.Vegetables, mixed, frozen, unprepared.
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FoodData Central.Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw.
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FoodData Central.Chicken tenders or strips, NFS.
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FoodData Central.Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, grilled.
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FoodData Central.Breaded vegan chicken patties.
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FoodData Central.Frozen dessert, the original fudge pops.
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FoodData Central.Protein frozen waffles.
