6 High-Protein Frozen Dinners Dietitians Actually Keep in Their Freezers

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Many frozen dinners aren’t great for you. However, there are some that are, and even a handful that are packed with enough protein that even dieticians eat them. “Frozen meals can absolutely be part of a healthy diet, and I often recommend them for convenience, portion control, and reducing food waste. The key is being selective because the nutritional quality varies a lot depending on the product,” Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, tells Eat This, Not That!. “I look for frozen meals that provide at least 15–20 grams of protein, along with a balance of fiber, healthy fats, and reasonable sodium levels (ideally under 600–700 mg).” Here are 6 frozen dinners that meet dietician standards for protein.

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