Schwan's has been delivering food to homes since 1952 and has expanded to carry over 350 products as of November 2010. The company provides a variety of food choices including meals, snacks and novelty items. Their LiveSmart line of products contains no trans fat and has less sodium and fewer calories than many of Schwan's other products.
Types
The Schwan's website listed 123 food and beverage choices under its LiveSmart menu as of November 2010. The menu contains individual portions of meats, prepared dinners, vegetables, breakfast items and dessert products. These are lower-calorie versions of foods that, in their original calorie form, are generally considered off-limits for diets. Low-cal pizza, soft pretzels, ice cream and other foods are available for home delivery through Schwan's.
Features
LiveSmart products are made with the needs of people wishing to control their weight in mind. All the foods are free of trans fat, and most of them are low in total fat as well. Products such as frozen vegetables, fruit and some ice cream treats contain no fat at all. The highest fat content is in the Beef Stir Fry with Asian Noodles Meal Kit, which contains 11g of total fat. The highest calorie content of the LiveSmart line is the Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Linguini, which contains 400 calories per 12 oz. serving. Many LiveSmart options contain little to no sodium, while others, such as the Creamy Shrimp Linguini and the Gourmet Twist Pretzels, contain more than 900g of sodium per serving.
Benefits
Purchasing packaged LiveSmart foods from Schwan's can help you keep track of calories, fat grams and other nutritional concerns since the products are clearly labeled with nutrition information. Many of the products are packaged in individual servings, helping you avoid the guesswork that sometimes goes along with determining what constitutes a portion. Most of Schwan's meals are easy and quick to prepare, and the products are delivered directly to your home.
Considerations
While Schwan's LiveSmart line of products can give you a selection of relatively healthy, low-calorie prepared foods, it is still important to eat a variety of foods to maintain a balanced diet. Strive to include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein into your diet to lose weight safely. MayoClinic.com recommends that healthy adults limit sodium to 1,500 to 2,300mg per day, which could pose a concern when purchasing LiveSmart items that contain several hundred milligrams of sodium in a single serving.
Warnings
Always check with your doctor before beginning any diet program. If you have any health concerns, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or heart problems, your daily limits of sodium, sugar and other nutrients may be different than the recommended levels for otherwise healthy adults. Read the ingredient lists for prepared LiveSmart entrees carefully. Many of them contain peppers, mushrooms and other foods to which many people are sensitive or allergic.
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