xraylinny 11 Posted March 7, 2012 Hey guys! What do you guys(and your nutritionist) think about eating smart ones and lean cuisines if in a bind? I dont see my nut until next week so I wanted your opinions. I bought a box of weight watchers ice cream. It has 10 g of sugar(which is alot i know) 90 cal,2g fat, 2g of Protein, 17g of carbs. I know this is alot for a "diet" ice cream but i think its better than eating the real stuff...once in awhile isnt bad lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
circa 333 Posted March 7, 2012 smart ones seem to have a lot of preservatives and a lot of salt - lean cuisines you can typically find lower sodium and they don't use any preservatives. There are also low fat/low carb options that are thorougly enjoyable - steak tips portabello is my favorite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GonnaLoseIt 33 Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks for that info circa, I was just scouting out the smart ones at Walmart, as an in case of emergency food but didn't like the sodium or calories. I will check out lean cuisine next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda 3.0 140 Posted March 7, 2012 I am afraid of too much sugar. I kind of like being afraid of the ice cream! I have bought the no sugar added Italian ice for a little treat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted March 7, 2012 Too many preservatives for this body. LOL Too much sugar also. 1 LilMissDiva Irene reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted March 7, 2012 I always thought the Smart Ones tasted terrible. The Lean Cuisine are heavy on carbs so I needed to add Protein to them, plus I can't eat a whole one at one time. I don't generally buy diet food. I eat ice cream at parties or a cup at Baskin-Robbins once every couple of months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveDreamer 383 Posted March 7, 2012 Love them but haven't eaten them for a long time. Either one is loaded with preservatives, and lots of sodium. Although it probably wouldn't hurt to keep one or two in the freezer for and emergency quick meal if necessary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenisaMartim4 369 Posted March 7, 2012 I have never had one of them before, but you mentioned ice-cream and I have found a pretty good one. Blue Bell has a no sugar added ice-cream on a stick that is low cal and has only 2 net carbs. It is listed as a low glacemic index food. My kids tear them up. I have had one twice and I did not distinguish it from a regular one. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffylibra30 323 Posted March 7, 2012 I eat the weight watchers sometimes, well I usually eat the meat and a bite or two of veggies then I'm full. I keep then in the freezer because sometimes I am disorganized in the morning snc need to grab a quick lunch for work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffylibra30 323 Posted March 7, 2012 On the ice cream I bought a box of weight watchers mini ice cream sandwiches, they were less than a hundred calories and saved me during PMS when I needed a fix. I wouldn't recommend keeping them in your freezer all the time though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xraylinny 11 Posted March 8, 2012 I have never had one of them before, but you mentioned ice-cream and I have found a pretty good one. Blue Bell has a no sugar added ice-cream on a stick that is low cal and has only 2 net carbs. It is listed as a low glacemic index food. My kids tear them up. I have had one twice and I did not distinguish it from a regular one. Sent from my iPhone using VST Sweet! ill have to pick those up! thanks for the tip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Felicia 28 Posted March 8, 2012 I haven't had them since my surgery but I know when I used to diet before surgery I ate them a lot. I really liked them but eventually I had to give them up because they were causing me to stall in my weight loss. They are high in sodium which u can offset by drinking more fluids but what usually got me was the carbs. There were just too many carbs for my body. Everyone is different though and you may find that they work out good for you. Once or twice a week would prolly be ideal I would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted March 8, 2012 There is a really good Lean Cusine that I love that's chicken with cream spinach. It's pretty low in calories and fat and carbs. I bought a bunch when I found them because who knows if I'll be able to find it again. If I buy those things, I usually just throw away whatever carbs are in them. Healthy Choice is the lowest in sodium. 1 circa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
circa 333 Posted March 8, 2012 I haven't had them since my surgery but I know when I used to diet before surgery I ate them a lot. I really liked them but eventually I had to give them up because they were causing me to stall in my weight loss. They are high in sodium which u can offset by drinking more fluids but what usually got me was the carbs. There were just too many carbs for my body. Everyone is different though and you may find that they work out good for you. Once or twice a week would prolly be ideal I would think. Lean Cuisine has a low carb/lower sodium line that aren't too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doggz109 41 Posted March 8, 2012 Crap food. You have been given a second chance. Take advantage of it. Prepare food in advance and freeze it......instant healthy frozen dinners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites