Price: $4.50.
Portion: 300g.
Where you can buy: At all major supermarkets.
Jono’s verdict: “This would definitely need some extra protein, but it’s cheap and low in sodium and saturated fat.”
How to make frozen meals healthier.
As Jono points out, “Every single frozen meal in existence is low in vegetables, but this is very easily fixed! You may find you need more protein for your individual needs.”
Here’s a list of ways to quickly and conveniently bulk up frozen meals and liven them up with veggies and protein:
- More protein = pre-packaged pulled chicken, canned tuna or smoked salmon.
- More plant-based protein = canned beans and chickpeas, nutritional yeast flakes or hemp seeds.
- More vegetables = steam fresh frozen veggie packets or pre-packaged baby spinach.
- You can also eat your meal with a protein or veg snack like…
