A TV dinner that’s out of the box
BY: Theodora Biney
It’s early evening and you’re ready to settle in for a night of Grey’s Anatomy. There’s nothing left to do but dig into the freezer and find a rock-hard, sodium-filled frozen entree to call dinner, right? Wrong. Stop the insanity! Cut through the mushy mashed potatoes and dried-out peas and create a healthy upgrade to the traditional TV dinner.
Add colour to your meal
Instead of sticking with a typical meat ‘n’ potatoes meal, taste the rainbow and dive into fresh leafy greens, rapturous red fruits and earthy brown mushrooms, veggies and rice.
“Many foods that are white in colour have been processed and stripped of natural vitamins and fibre,” says nutritionist Dr. Kayla Brager. “Additionally, diets containing red peppers, whole grains, brown rice, etc., may help to lower the risk of sickness and gastrointestinal cancers.”
Think lean
Cut out the Salisbury hambur — uh, “steak” and other high-fat meat options that clog arteries and settle in the stomach. “Many of the meats in frozen dinners are packed with sodium and chemical preservatives, including BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene). Fresh options include fish, chicken and lean cuts of pork and beef,” says Dr. Brager. “A George Foreman grill is almost as fast as the microwave. A fresh, lean meat option will be better tasting and better for you.”
Say yes to dessert
That little square brownie in the corner of your TV dinner has more sugar and calories than you can imagine. Say yes to a sweet and nutritious alternative that you can whip together in seconds.
“Blending together a smoothie or dishing out some low-fat frozen yogurt is a satisfying healthy option that you can have anywhere,” says Dr. Brager. “Anytime you can substitute for high-calorie, chemically heavy dessert portions with fresh, low-fat alternatives, you’re on the path to health and the sweet taste of success.”
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