Favorite Healthy Frozen Meals?

Frozen strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, and pineapple chunks. Throw in a blender (in the desired proportions) with some water, ice, maybe a low cal powered drink mix stick for more flavoring, and a scoop of protein powder. Fills one up as a meal would. :)
Don’t forget to add spinach! Veggies are good too. You never know what color you’re going to end up with tho. You might have to close your eyes when drinking it.
 
Don’t forget to add spinach! Veggies are good too. You never know what color you’re going to end up with tho. You might have to close your eyes when drinking it.
Just add some psyllium husk powder to the mix (for regularity.) The green color will look GOOD after that. YMMV
 
Just add some psyllium husk powder to the mix (for regularity.) The green color will look GOOD after that. YMMV
Ha… That reminds me that when I took an antibiotic a few weeks ago my doctor told me to also eat Activa yogurt or take an probiotic. So I did both. Activa in the morning and a probiotic in the evening. I think it really helped me with constipation.
 
Good for a massive sugar spike. Probably not healthy for many.

That's my thoughts too!

I graciously beg to differ :) . Lots of medical research indicating that the sugar issue is with added sugars, not with natural fruits. One (of many) articles on this topic: Here's Why You Should Eat Fruit Even Though It Contains Sugar

The frozen fruit we purchase does not contain added sugars. Now, if one is eating lots of added sugar in other components of the diet, that is one thing. But since studies also indicate most folks are not eating enough fruit, I submit it is healthy for most :) .
 
I graciously beg to differ :) . Lots of medical research indicating that the sugar issue is with added sugars, not with natural fruits. One (of many) articles on this topic: Here's Why You Should Eat Fruit Even Though It Contains Sugar

The frozen fruit we purchase does not contain added sugars. Now, if one is eating lots of added sugar in other components of the diet, that is one thing. But since studies also indicate most folks are not eating enough fruit, I submit it is healthy for most :) .
Agree. I have a smoothie every day. Plenty of fruit, no added sugar. Anything other than a keto diet is going to tell you to eat fruit. I eat real food. Fruit mid day and vegetables and a protein for dinner. Of all my issues, blood sugar is not one of them. When I was around 45, the Dr. told me I was pre-diabetic. Now, 80 pounds lighter and eating a proper diet, I’m fine on that front.

One thing is that the berries are some of the best fruit for you. The banana and pineapple are a bit sweet but can still be considered part of a good diet. They all contain some important nutrients and they contain fiber, which does dull the sugar rush.
 
I graciously beg to differ :) . Lots of medical research indicating that the sugar issue is with added sugars, not with natural fruits.

You can beg all you want ;) that is not a healthy "meal" at all. Lots of sugar is bad for you, whether it's "added" or not. This reminds me of fruit juice, one of the most overrated "healthy" things ever. Mostly you get sugar from them too, maybe some Vitamin C.

That said, as a tasty treat it sounds great, esp on a hot summer day. But not very healthy.
 
I graciously beg to differ :) . Lots of medical research indicating that the sugar issue is with added sugars, not with natural fruits. One (of many) articles on this topic: Here's Why You Should Eat Fruit Even Though It Contains Sugar

The frozen fruit we purchase does not contain added sugars. Now, if one is eating lots of added sugar in other components of the diet, that is one thing. But since studies also indicate most folks are not eating enough fruit, I submit it is healthy for most :) .
Eating a whole piece of fruit or two - no problem. These whole fruits come with fiber and take a while to eat and digest and the amount you can eat in a short time is limited. Liquifying or juicing several fruits can cause problems as it’s a generally a much larger dose of fructose with much of the fiber removed or pulverized which means it’s very quickly absorbed. Only the liver can process fructose and it can be overwhelmed by a large amount quickly absorbed as it is in liquified form. When the liver is routinely overwhelmed by large amounts it can start storing fat in the liver. Non-fatty alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) is at epidemic levels these days in the US including among children. Obviously fruit is not the only source of fructose and table sugar (sucrose) and high-fructose corn syrup used to sweeten many things especially drinks also contain fructose. Also many fruit juices are additionally sweetened. Robert Lustig is a good source on this and the attendant health problems affecting childhood obesity. Perhaps if children weren’t being fed foods with added sugars including “fruit sweetened” this wouldn’t be a huge problem.

So yes I think these days it’s considered not a good idea to drink your calories and that includes fruit juice/smoothies. I’m not sure that drinks as sources of nutrition are a good idea in general unless someone is ill or elderly and having difficulty with regular (whole) food.

Sorry if my knee-jerk reaction to drinking calories even from only fruits was too strong.
 
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You can beg all you want ;) that is not a healthy "meal" at all. Lots of sugar is bad for you, whether it's "added" or not. This reminds me of fruit juice, one of the most overrated "healthy" things ever. Mostly you get sugar from them too, maybe some Vitamin C.

That said, as a tasty treat it sounds great, esp on a hot summer day. But not very healthy.
Once again, look at the research. Added sugar is the issue, not natural sugar from whole fruits. I posted one of just many links that stated that.
Another link showing that smoothies, with fruit, if done right, can be healthy: Smoothies: Are They Good for You?

I also know it is football season, as you move the goal posts to include fruit juice :) . I did not mention that, as that is processed and who knows what is added to it. I only mentioned frozen fruits without added sugar that you se at home with non-sugared ingredients.
 
Once again, look at the research. Added sugar is the issue, not natural sugar from whole fruits. I posted one of just many links that stated that.
Another link showing that smoothies, with fruit, if done right, can be healthy: Smoothies: Are They Good for You?

I also know it is football season, as you move the goal posts to include fruit juice :) . I did not mention that, as that is processed and who knows what is added to it. I only mentioned frozen fruits without added sugar that you se at home with non-sugared ingredients.
I've been led to believe that chemically, sugar in granular form and in liquid form is the same with the exception of the dissolving fluid in the liquid form. Correct me if I am wrong and show me the chemical difference.
 
Eating a whole piece of fruit or two - no problem. These whole fruits come with fiber and take a while to eat and digest and the amount you can eat in a short time is limited. Liquifying or juicing several fruits can cause problems as it’s a generally a much larger dose of fructose with much of the fiber removed or pulverized which means it’s very quickly absorbed. Only the liver can process fructose and it can be overwhelmed by a large amount quickly absorbed as it is in liquified form. When the liver is routinely overwhelmed by large amounts it can start storing fat in the liver. Non-fatty alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) is at epidemic levels these days in the US including among children. Obviously fruit is not the only source of fructose and table sugar (sucrose) and high-fructose corn syrup used to sweeten many things especially drinks also contain fructose. Also many fruit juices are additionally sweetened. Robert Lustig is a good source on this and the attendant health problems affecting childhood obesity. Perhaps if children weren’t being fed foods with added sugars including “fruit sweetened” this wouldn’t be a huge problem.

So yes I think these days it’s considered not a good idea to drink your calories and that includes fruit juice/smoothies. I’m not sure that drinks as sources of nutrition are a good idea in general unless someone is ill or elderly and having difficulty with regular (whole) food.

Sorry if my knee-jerk reaction to drinking calories even from only fruits was too strong.
We are going have to agree to disagree on this :). You seem to be implying that I am advocating a fully liquid diet. I never said that. I said that a frozen fruit smoothie properly prepared at home can be a good meal substitute at times. Again there are many medical reviewed articles on this topic. I never said that one should only drink them for all meals and only get calories from them. nor did I say anything about fruit juices, which is a completely different category.

Remember, this thread is about "What is a Favorite Healthy Frozen Meal", and not "what are the only types of meals one should be eating". 😁
 
I've been led to believe that chemically, sugar in granular form and in liquid form is the same with the exception of the dissolving fluid in the liquid form. Correct me if I am wrong and show me the chemical difference.
I think we are talking apples to oranges here 😁. See what the links I posted say about sugar in fruit. They simply point out that the sugar in fruit is not the same (as not as bad) as any processed sugar that is in solid and liquid form. I am not saying anything about that, only saying that sugar in fruit is not a villain to be avoided like processed sugar. And simply running it through a blender does not change that. :)
 
Once again, look at the research. Added sugar is the issue, not natural sugar from whole fruits.
I have; that's how I know you're wrong. Too much sugar is bad for you, period. It doesn't matter if it's added or not.

I posted one of just many links that stated that.
...and there's nothing in it that says sugars in fruit are any better for you than added sugar. In fact, it says this: "your body processes the natural sugar in fruit, vegetables and dairy the same way it processes the added sugar in your favorite soda or candy..."

Another link showing that smoothies, with fruit, if done right, can be healthy: Smoothies: Are They Good for You?
Key words: "if done right." duh. It also says nothing about the superiority of fruit sugar. No one is saying fruit doesn't have health benefits (to a point).

I also know it is football season, as you move the goal posts to include fruit juice :) . I did not mention that, as that is processed and who knows what is added to it. I only mentioned frozen fruits without added sugar that you se at home with non-sugared ingredients.
And submitted it as a "healthy meal" (the thread topic, remember?), so looks like you're the one moving the goal posts. I did no such thing; I mentioned fruit juices as it was related to this "fruit sugar is better for you than added sugar" nonsense. And don't even get me started on how something if bad for you if it's "processed." I hate to break it to you, but outside of fresh vegetables and fruit, pretty much everything you eat is "processed" in some way.

I think we are talking apples to oranges here 😁. See what the links I posted say about sugar in fruit. They simply point out that the sugar in fruit is not the same (as not as bad) as any processed sugar
No they don't. Do you even read the articles you post?

One last time and I'm not wasting any more time on this sidetrack because I've learned in discussions with people like you before that it's pointless: fruit isn't good for you because of the sugar in it and the sugar it contains is not better for you than added sugar, nor is it more "natural" for that matter. Fruit has health benefits to due things like fiber, Vitamin C, etc, as I and others have already mentioned.

Can we get back to the topic now?
 
I have; that's how I know you're wrong. Too much sugar is bad for you, period. It doesn't matter if it's added or not.


...and there's nothing in it that says sugars in fruit are any better for you than added sugar. In fact, it says this: "your body processes the natural sugar in fruit, vegetables and dairy the same way it processes the added sugar in your favorite soda or candy..."


Key words: "if done right." duh. It also says nothing about the superiority of fruit sugar. No one is saying fruit doesn't have health benefits (to a point).


And submitted it as a "healthy meal" (the thread topic, remember?), so looks like you're the one moving the goal posts. I did no such thing; I mentioned fruit juices as it was related to this "fruit sugar is better for you than added sugar" nonsense. And don't even get me started on how something if bad for you if it's "processed." I hate to break it to you, but outside of fresh vegetables and fruit, pretty much everything you eat is "processed" in some way.


No they don't. Do you even read the articles you post?

One last time and I'm not wasting any more time on this sidetrack because I've learned in discussions with people like you before that it's pointless: fruit isn't good for you because of the sugar in it and the sugar it contains is not better for you than added sugar, nor is it more "natural" for that matter. Fruit has health benefits to due things like fiber, Vitamin C, etc, as I and others have already mentioned.

Can we get back to the topic now?
Yes, I read the articles that I post. Interesting that you conveniently just quoted a snippet that you feel justify things instead of the entire paragraph before or after it - for example:

"Fruit often gets a bad rap for its sugar content, but you can't compare bananas to donuts. The sugar naturally found in fruit is different from the dozens of various sweeteners on grocery store shelves. Naturally occurring sugars are also found in dairy and vegetables."

Or
"Dried fruit, canned fruit and frozen fruit might have added sugar, so check the labels," says Valente. "If you buy plain versions with just fruit as an ingredient it can be a really affordable way to add more fruit to your diet. I especially like frozen fruit for smoothies and dried fruit for snacking."

Again, I will type slowly, sugars issues are with *added* sugar. And show me in that article (or any other one, which you have not) where it says things are as dire as you state :).

You continue to move the post by now bringing up the "processed" aspect which I never mentioned - Please show me if I did.. In truth I do not think some of the "frozen meals" people mention as that healthy. The only reason I see for a fridge is to preserve natural things that one intends to cook later, as the evidence is clear that home cooking is *much* healthier than any packaged healthy foods.

Quite frankly these statements seem h*ll-bent on declaring fruit evil. Everything you eat can evil, in the wrong quantities and without proper balance. Even water is not good for someone, in excess. I never said to eat only frozen fruit, in a homemade smoothie (I *never* buy commercial ones, those as loaded with added sugar and who know what else). I stand on the published evidence that having frozen fruit as a meal option is good for you for many reasons (which certainly did not deviate from the thread topic, so I am not sure who you are asking). But, it is still a free country, so one is free to believe what ones wants to. Fee free to live a fruit-less life :) . Not at all different from deciding when is the best time to take SS😁 .
 
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My understanding is that all true food eaten is protein, fats, or carbohydrates. My understanding is all carbs, whether table sugar or broccoli or oatmeal or whatever, is converted by the body into glucose. Fruit has fructose in it which is also converted to glucose. This conversion can apparently happen slower or faster depending on whether the carbs are refined or not, but it becomes glucose, the "fuel" used by the body. If necessary, the body can apparently make some glucose from fats or protein too. There has long been concern about too much glucose, but it appears lately there is a concern about too much fructose too. These statements do not constitute medical advice. People respond differently to foodstuffs so my opinion is it is best to discuss what is best for one, and for the most accurate current information, with a trained medical specialist/doctor.
 
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I think it's time to move beyond the sugar discussion. Feel free to take further discussion off line or start a new thread.
 
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