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The Smartest Microwaveable Meals
Burned by the freezer aisle and its salty, readymade foods? Defrost something delicious with these healthier, do-it-yourself lunch options
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Bringing a frozen meal from home can be good for your bottom line come lunchtime, but it may not be good for your waistline. Meals you find in the freezer aisle tend to be packed with saturated fat, sodium, and other preservatives. (Ideally your lunch should contain no more than 5g of saturated fat and 500 mg of sodium—and the best options boast at least 14 g of protein and 4 g of fiber.) Luckily there are healthier—and almost as convenient—make-ahead lunch options. These DIY grab-and-go meal ideas, from registered dietitians Erin Palinski and Sarah Krieger, feature tasty combinations of precooked and frozen foods that can be reheated when you’re ready. All you have to do is add the right ingredient mix to a sealable container, toss it into the freezer, and nuke in the microwave when you need a quick lunch. Read on for seven meal ideas that will help you get through the week without emptying your wallet or compromising your diet. (Search: Tips for saving money on food)
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