Cool Facts About Frozen Food

Frozen Food is one of the hottest food trends in 2013, but also one of the biggest mysteries. See how Healthy Choice and Marie Callender’s are demystifying frozen food in honor of National Frozen Food Month.

Top 3 Frozen Food Myths

Frozen Food Myth #1

Frozen foods are heavily processed and not made with fresh ingredients

Here is the Truth!

Frozen meals like Healthy Choice and Marie Callender's give families access to real, high quality ingredients year-round. These meals are made with simple and fresh ingredients - like crisp vegetables and tender meats. The vegetables are picked at the peak of freshness and most go from farm to freezer within 24 hours.

Frozen Food Myth #2

Frozen foods taste like cardboard and are uninspired

Here is the Truth!

Real chefs create these delicious meals. Marie Callender's hearty pot pies are filled with tender meat, freshly cut vegetables and Marie's authentic golden, flaky crust.

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.

Frozen Food Myth #3

Frozen meals are not good for someone watching their weight or trying to eat healthy

Here is the Truth!

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 and are a tasty alternative to meal replacements like bars and shakes. The two brands have more than 80 meals with less than 400 calories.

The Dietary Guidelines of America state there is strong evidence that portion control is a good strategy for weight management.