It is noon, and you are standing in front of the work refrigerator staring into the freezer.  You are staring at a collection of colorful boxes, with mouthwatering names like butternut squash ravioli and oven roasted beef burgundy.  You choose the butternut squash ravioli, but was that a healthy choice?
It’s no surprise that frozen dinners are popular.  They are fast, convenient, and great for singles, a busy family and office workers.  They can also be a huge money saver in these hard economic times, compared to restaurant meals! With so many choices, it is hard to find one that is good, satisfies your hunger and are healthy for you. Here are some tips to help you pick out a healthy frozen entrée.  Keep in mind that most meals will meet some, but not all of these recommendations.
• 300-500 calories
• 10-18 grams of total fat, or less than 30% of total calories
• Less than 4 grams of saturated fat
• Less than 800 milligrams of sodium
• 3-5 grams of fiber
• 10% of the Recommended Daily Value of vitamins or minerals
• 10-20 grams of protein
If a smaller entrée won’t satisfy your hunger, don’t be afraid to add a side of fruit, or some yogurt.  Next time you take a stroll down the frozen foods aisle, you will be better prepared to make the healthy choice.