These are the two dinners I ate tonight. Both are Healthy Choice.
Do they look like their pictures? Sorry about the lack of light.
First, Beef Tips Portobello, showing 18 grams protein, 5 grams fiber, 270 calories. On the back we see also, 7 grams of fat and 34 grams of carbohydrate (14 sugar). Sodium is 600 mg.
Second, Roasted Montery Chicken, showing 19 grams protein, 21 grams “whole grain,” and 340 calories. On the back we see: 8 grams fat, 48 grams carbohydrate (13 sugar). Sodium is 600 mg.
To their credit, the brown rice pilaf is listed as made with actual whole grain brown and wild rice, and all the ingredients in the rice pilaf and the fiesta vegetable blend are pronounceable words - actual foods - not chemicals. Not so fortunate on the chicken tenderloins and peach multi-grain crisp.
So, why two dinners???
Because, I need more than 270 calories! Brunch was a heart-healthy serving of oatmeal with (honey-ized) peanut butter and molasses. That’s it. Oh, I had a gingerale and a cup of decaf at various times in the day.
Then, at 8:00 p.m. I needed more than 270 calories. Both dinners together are 610 calories and 37 grams of protein. So, I had an apple and a cookie. I’m not going to look those up, but, you get the idea.
I need at least 1,500-2,000 calories a day, with a good bit of protein. If I don’t get enough calories, I don’t lose weight. If I don’t get enough protein I get non-functional. I know, that sounds backward, but, it is documented. I prefer not to get my calories from snacks (contrary to evidence above). So, I need to eat.
These were a blessing! And, I enjoyed them. I admit it is so much more fun to cook, and, better for me, too. But I wouldn’t have made all these *fancy* dishes for myself. Tomorrow, I think I can make some more of my new fav fish stew. Yum…
By the way, some people have a *thing* about saying foods are *healthy* for us. As in, if a food is healthy, *it,* the food, is not ill, it is in good condition. But if a food is good for *my* health, is nutritious, then it is *healthful,* for me. Just thought someone might want to know…
Please understand, I do sometimes buy these *time saving* types of dinners, especially when they are buy one, get one. There are times when it really is a more healthful choice than skipping dinner or fast food.
Play along: What do you watch: calories, carbs, or do you just try to eat what’s good for you?
