Frozen Foods on Low Carb Diet

First bloom from my lilacs

Yesterday I mentioned I had a packaged frozen entree from the Atkins Diet line which is also concerned about carbs.   They count carbs differently than I do, they subtract the fiber from the carbs to lower the carb amount.  This difference is referred to as the NET Carbs.  I still look on the back label.  What I do like about the Atkins Diet entrees are that they are usually very high in fiber which is something I have a difficult time getting enough.

I was asked yesterday if I liked any of the other frozen diet entrees that are available.  Actually, the Atkins really is the only one I purchase.  However, I do like non-diet branded entrees from Trader Joe's.  I have found several that are low carb as well and are delicious.  I'm sure if you just spend some time in the frozen food isle of your preferred grocery you will find packaged meals that will fit the low carb diet.



At Trader Joe's here are some of my favorites:

Hake En Papillote - a white fish with grilled zucchini and pesto - 8 carbs

Mojito Salmon - salmon with a tomatoes, tomatillos and red bell pepper sauce - 6 carbs

Marinated Chipotle Chicken Skewers - 3 carbs

A real treat, when the kids want pizza and so do I, try:

Taste d'Alsace's Flat Bread with Ham, Caramelized Onions & Gruyere Cheese - 13 carbs

Basically, any meat or fish dish is fine but still do look at the labels.  The sauce or the way it's prepared can add significant carbs to the dish.

I try not to eat a lot of frozen foods.  Once a week, if I'm in a real time crunch is when this usually happens.  With the right planning, I think everyone can eat fresh, get plenty of fresh veggies and make their own food.  I feel it's really best to control what goes in your food.  All the foods I mentioned above have some form of preservatives in them.

Hope this helps you grab something on the go when you are carb counting!