If you’ve been watching your weight, you’ve likely grabbed a low-fat frozen entrée as a quick and easy lunch at some point. “These are a good option for those who want to watch their calorie intake, but only if they can be satisfied and stick to just one entrée at a meal,” says Candice Chow, a registered dietitian and mom of three from Calgary. “However,” she stresses, “I think they are appropriate for the occasional meal, not all the time.” We asked three Toronto moms (Cathy Bryans Kuwahara, Lisa Whitwell and Kathryn Whaley) to tell us which one they thought was most meal-worthy.

Michelina’s Advantage Bowls

Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine

Nutrients per serving (312 g): 320 calories, 6 g fat (2.5 g saturated, 0.1 g trans), 40 mg cholesterol, 830 mg sodium, 47 g carbs (3 g fibre, 6 g sugars, 19 g protein), 8% vitamin A, 50% vitamin C, 15% calcium, 20% iron. $3.49

Final Rating: C

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Nutrients per serving (312 g): 320 calories, 3.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated, 0 g trans), 25 mg cholesterol, 820 mg sodium, 61 g carbs (2 g fibre, 22 g sugars, 11 g protein), 35% vitamin A, 120% vitamin C, 4% calcium, 8% iron. $3.49

Final Rating: B-

About the fettuccine: All three moms found this dish “bland,” which surprised Lisa, “given that there were 830 grams of sodium per serving.”

About the sweet and sour chicken: Cathy found the flavour a good blend of sweet and sour but found the rice too chewy. She was also disappointed in the sodium content. Lisa thought the dish was ta