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Monday, May 3, 2010

Health & Cooking: Frozen Foods

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Health & Cooking: Frozen Foods


The Best Frozen Dinners
No time to cook? Try one of these 12 healthy options
By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert Column
Stroll down any supermarket frozen food aisle a

Stroll down any supermarket frozen food aisle and the evidence is clear: frozen meals are big sellers, claiming more shelf space than virtually any other type of frozen food. Beyond the old-standard TV dinners, you'll find ethnic (especially Asian), vegetarian, low-calorie, supersized, natural, and organic meals.

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These Freeze Best

Some dishes are more suited than others to cooking in large quantities and freezing in individual portions. Foods that lend themselves to freezing and reheating include:

  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Meatloaf
  • Meatballs
  • Casseroles
  • Soups
  • Stews
  • Chili
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