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10 Best and Worst Frozen Foods You Can Eat

When you're stocking up on frozen food for those no-time-to-cook nights, here's what to avoid -- and the healthier alternatives that won't wreck your diet

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Take a stroll down the frozen food aisle at your local grocery store and you'll be surrounded by boxes with dishes that look deceptively appetizing (hello Photoshop) -- and have tempting labels like "low fat," "light," and "high protein." But are any of these "healthy" frozen dinners actually good for you?

Click here to see the 10 worst frozen foods you can eat.

As a smart shopper, you've hopefully learned to take all product packaging with a sizeable grain of salt, but frozen meals in particular can trip you up with misleading labels and hidden health horrors. "Most frozen meals are high in sugar and sodium, contain tons of preservatives, and don't have much to offer in terms of fruits, vegetables, or fiber," says Laura Cipullo, a registered dietician and certified diabetes instructor in New York City.

While that news is a bit depressing for all of us too time-crunched to do more than pop a frozen dinner in the microwave, there is some hope. For every chemical-laden, fat-filled meal out there, there is a comparable option with better ingredients, less fat, and even a few veggies thrown in for good measure. Check out this list of the 10 worst frozen food offenders, along with healthier frozen dinners that still taste delicious.

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By Kate Wertheimer

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Good to know, I was definitely biased in assuming that all Kashi foods were good, but apparently not. I'm assuming the alternative suggestions are the 10 best foods.

by mrselliott08 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate

I love this. This was just the article I needed. Now I know exactly what to buy in the frozen food section.

by JKlaaas Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I could see all 10 slides, but my computer only let me see the first three

by ilovemacchiato Monday, February 20, 2012 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate

Good Information,,, But I am happy that none of these 'worst" meals are in my fridge or any where near me or my family.

by kez_shay Friday, February 10, 2012 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate

good to know :)

by peaches095 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 06:46PM Report as inappropriate

Good to know

by andie Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

I do buy frozen foods but none of these!

by yestfl Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 09:21AM Report as inappropriate

Go on fitness to find better alternative

by sweettpea29 Friday, February 3, 2012 at 02:22PM Report as inappropriate

I agree completely with the previous reviewer. Was just getting ready to ask what happened to the 10 best when I read her review and found out. Dumb way to present this information - especially if you actually WANT us to find the "good stuff"!

by Jewelrydesigner Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 02:42PM Report as inappropriate