Getting the #FrozenFacts

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Frozen foods have gotten the bad rap over the years. Instead of being applauded for making our lives easier, they often times have bad information spread about them.

The first myth is frozen foods are heavily processed and not made with fresh ingredients. Frozen meals, like Healthy Choice and Marie Callender’s meals, can give families access to real, high quality ingredients year-round, because they are made with simple and fresh ingredients – like crisp vegetables and tender meats. Vegetables are also picked at the peak of freshness and most go from farm to freezer within 24 hours.

The second myth is that frozen foods taste like cardboard and are uninspired. This is completely untrue. I personally love Healthy Choice meals. I wouldn't if they didn't have any taste! Healthy Choice recipes use chef-inspired ingredients like, apples instead of sugar for tart sweetness and a splash of red wine for a punch of flavor instead of added salt.

Our last myth is that frozen meals are not good for someone watching their weight. Frozen meals are a great alternative when you don’t have time to cook. Meals, like Healthy Choice and Marie Callender’s provide built-in portion control. The two brands have more than 80 meals with less than 400 calories.

Healthy Choice and Marie Callender’s created a video that follows two women on the adventures of their daily lives, imagining how new technologies will impact their routines. With various resources available to consumers, they are now, more than ever, interested in learning where their food is coming from.

For my family, we have crazy schedules. I can't always be slaving over a hot stove/oven, so frozen foods are something I can serve my family and not feel guilty about. I also love eating the Healthy Choicce french bread pizzas for lunch.

ConAgra Foodsfrozen meals give families access to real ingredients like crunchy, freshly cut vegetables, homemade pasta and ripe fruit year-round. Just like most people blanch veggies before freezing them – ConAgra Foods does too – to help preserve color, texture and keep them fresh!

Give it a try sometime! Marie Callender’s hearty pot pies are filled with tender meat, freshly cut vegetables and Marie’s authentic golden, flaky crust. And Healthy Choice recipes use chef-inspired ingredients like, apples instead of sugar for tart sweetness and a splash of red wine for a punch of flavor instead of added salt.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ConAgra Foods.

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.