{"id":5011,"date":"2021-09-16T01:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T01:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=5011"},"modified":"2021-09-15T21:27:29","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T21:27:29","slug":"healthy-frozen-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/healthy-frozen-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Frozen Meals: Finding the Right Ones For Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you're always in a hurry or on the go, or you simply don't enjoy cooking, you might be wondering if any healthy frozen meals exist.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, there are a few out there!<\/p>\n
Knowing which healthy frozen meals to look for and which ingredients to avoid helps you choose pre-prepared meals wisely (and guilt-free) for yourself and your family!<\/p>\n
Here's how to choose the right healthy frozen meals for all your picky eaters!<\/p>\n
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Nutritious Ingredients in Healthy Frozen Meals<\/h2>\n
Vegetables<\/h3>\n
Fruits and Juices<\/h3>\n
Legumes<\/h3>\n
Whole Grains<\/h3>\n
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Nutritious Protein Foods<\/h3>\n
Dairy Foods<\/h3>\n
Oils<\/h3>\n
Herbs and Spices<\/h3>\n
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