Need a quick meal on a busy day? Consumer Reports tastes frozen meals & tests health claims
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For busy families, convenience can make all the difference, and frozen meals can be a lifesaver on those busy days. Anna Maria Kalfayan, a registered dietitian and working mom with a toddler, says frozen meals come in handy when she needs something quick that’s also nutritious and balanced.But with packages promising everything from high protein and whole ingredients to “GLP-1 friendly,” it can be difficult to know which healthy-sounding claims deliver.Consumer Reports taste-tested 30 frozen meals from 10 popular brands to find options that combine good nutrition with good flavor.CONSUMER REPORTS: Best Frozen Meals, Lab-Tested and ReviewedCR’s nutrition experts looked for whole-food ingredients, lower levels of sodium, saturated fat and added sugars, and fewer additives.Consumer Reports’ Amy Keating says claims like “high protein” or “no preservatives” can make a meal sound healthier, but shoppers still need to check the Nutrition Facts and ingredient lists. Pay particular attention to