There is no magic pill or food to help a person lose weight. The key to successful weight loss is to eat fewer calories than the body needs, according to the American Academy of Family Physician's Family Doctor website. Decreasing intake by 250 calories a day can produce a 1/2 pound weight loss a week. Lean cuisine offers a line of calorie-controlled frozen meals people can use to help control calorie intake. It is important to consult with a physician before starting a weight loss program.
Market Creations
The Market Creations line from Lean Cuisine is the newest line of frozen foods, according to the Lean Cuisine website. The Market Creations single portion meal steams in its own bag. The asiago cheese tortellini contains 270 calories, 7g of total fat, 39g of carbohydrate, 14g of protein and 680mg of sodium. A serving of chicken margherita has 300 calories, 8g of total fat, 37g of carbohydrate, 20g of protein and 690mg of sodium. Lean Cuisine frozen meals are high in sodium and may not be appropriate for people who are salt-sensitive or have high blood pressure.
Casual Cuisine
Lean Cuisine offers a line of food for people on the go called Casual Cuisine. It features pizza and sandwiches. A serving of bacon Alfredo pizza woodfire style contains 320 calories, 9g of fat, 42g of carbohydrate, 17g of protein and 670mg of sodium. The steakhouse ranch flat bread melt contains 350 calories, 9g of total fat, 45g of carbohydrate, 22g of protein and 550mg of sodium. Each frozen Lean Cuisine entree is a single serving, making it easy to control portions for the person trying to lose weight.
Spa Cuisine
The Lean Cuisine Spa Cuisine line features whole grains, fruits and vegetables to increase the fiber content, according to the Lean Cuisine website. Most spa meals contain 5 to 6g of fiber. The apple cranberry chicken contains 300 calories, 4g of total fat, 6g of fiber, 54g of carbohydrate, 14g of protein and 500mg of sodium. Salmon with basil contains 220 calories, 6g of total fat, 5g of fiber, 26g of carbohydrate, 16g of protein and 600mg of sodium. The Hunan stir fry with beef contains 260 calories, 5g of total fat, 5g of fiber, 37g of carbohydrate, 17g of protein and 490mg of sodium. Adding a side of fruit or salad to the Lean Cuisine entree will round out the meal and help satisfy hunger.
Comfort Cuisine
The Lean Cuisine Comfort Cuisine features foods reminiscent of childhood, such as macaroni and cheese, chicken Parmesan and baked macaroni and beef. A serving of beef pot roast contains 210 calories, 6g of total fat, 26g of carbohydrate, 14g of protein and 550mg of sodium. A serving of herb roasted chicken contains 170 calories, 3g of total fat, 20g of carbohydrate, 16g of protein and 540mg of sodium. These low-calorie comfort meals help to satisfy cravings without exceeding calorie needs.
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