I keep a couple of Stouffers Sensations in the freezer for a quick meal when I have no time. Taste is good. Several types and healthier than Hungry Man
Any Hungry Men on here?
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I keep a few Michelina's in the freezer incase I'm hungry and pressed for time. I can't remember when the last time I had of those hungry man dinners was.
The only frozen dinners I eat are Metro brand's "Selection" -Spaghetti Bolognese, are they ever delicious, much much healthier (low in fat and O trans fat) than HungryMan, I can eat 2 of those in one sitting.
Oh wow, what a great YouTube find! Man, I haven't seen that commercial in what...40 yrs? Brian Glennie had the hardest hip check in the NHL, he was a great defenceman. One of the classics, although I'm not sure who talked him into that haircut lol. I'm surprised at how small Lanny MacDonald is in the chest and shoulders. Totally different time for athletes. As for a Hungryman dinner, I'm sure I wouldn't eat one even for nostalgia sake. Somethings belong in the past
The are a load of health forums to check the data but if I am looking at the Salisbury steak and eat the brownie that is part of the meal:
490 Calories /Calories from fat 162
Total Fat 18g / 28% Daily Value
Saturated Fat 4.5g / 23% Daily Value
Cholesterol 100mg / 33% Daily Value
Sodium 980mg / 41% Daily Value
Carbohydrates 55g / 41% Daily Value
Dietary Fiber 4g / 16% Daily Value
Sugars 28g
Protein 30g
Link: https://www.caloriecount.com/calories-swanson-hungry-man-dinner-salisbury-i115939
I'm not suggesting that there is a snob/ mental block value rating at work on all comments about TV dinners but:
Researchers at the University of Toronto assessed the nutrition information for almost 700 meals at 19 sit-down restaurants in Canada (i.e. Earl’s Kitchen and Bar and East Side Mario’s). They found that the average meal contained 1,128 calories, which is more than half of the 2,000 calories recommended for most people per day. If you are thinking you should just start ordering salads, think again. Some salads reviewed in the study provided almost 1,400 calories. Additionally, restaurant meals exceeded or provided the majority of daily recommendations for:
• sodium (151% of daily recommendations)
• saturated and trans fat (83%)
• cholesterol (60%)
Link: http://www.moreaboutmilk.com/latest-news-landing/how-many-calories-are-you-eating-restaurant-meals/
Maybe there is a good reason I haven't got the fat gut that many gourmet diners do have even though I admit to eating Hungry Man dinners ... :thumb:
490 Calories /Calories from fat 162
Total Fat 18g / 28% Daily Value
Saturated Fat 4.5g / 23% Daily Value
Cholesterol 100mg / 33% Daily Value
Sodium 980mg / 41% Daily Value
Carbohydrates 55g / 41% Daily Value
Dietary Fiber 4g / 16% Daily Value
Sugars 28g
Protein 30g
Link: https://www.caloriecount.com/calories-swanson-hungry-man-dinner-salisbury-i115939
I'm not suggesting that there is a snob/ mental block value rating at work on all comments about TV dinners but:
Researchers at the University of Toronto assessed the nutrition information for almost 700 meals at 19 sit-down restaurants in Canada (i.e. Earl’s Kitchen and Bar and East Side Mario’s). They found that the average meal contained 1,128 calories, which is more than half of the 2,000 calories recommended for most people per day. If you are thinking you should just start ordering salads, think again. Some salads reviewed in the study provided almost 1,400 calories. Additionally, restaurant meals exceeded or provided the majority of daily recommendations for:
• sodium (151% of daily recommendations)
• saturated and trans fat (83%)
• cholesterol (60%)
Link: http://www.moreaboutmilk.com/latest-news-landing/how-many-calories-are-you-eating-restaurant-meals/
Maybe there is a good reason I haven't got the fat gut that many gourmet diners do have even though I admit to eating Hungry Man dinners ... :thumb:
That's no surprise. Eating at restaurants on a regular basis is generally quite unhealthy. The worst usually are the "casual dining" chains - Earl's, Moxies, East Side Mario's, Montana's, Boston Pizza, Original Joe's, etc. which usually feature pre-prepared, heavily processed, high calorie, high sodium, high fat foods, and usually in far too large portions. Fine dining restaurants are only marginally better - they usually feature fresh (or fresher) ingredients, any they may have an actual cook or chef, and occasionally the portions are more reasonable, but the focus is on taste and presentation, not health - there's still too many calories, too much sodium and too much fat. It's no problem to eat out once in a while, but restaurant fare should not be a regular part of your diet.
Higher end restaurants load up on butter, that's what Canadians like. Now nutritionists are saying that fat isn't bad for you, I tend to agree, when I cut my carbs I feel much better.
I found a way to make the tastiest fried eggs. Render salami in a saucepan. take out the salami, leave the drippings and add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. As the white cooks, sprinkle in some garlic salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve with a cibatta bun for dipping into the yoke. MMMMmm Gooood Eatin.
NOTE: Never season your food with pre-ground pepper, it's one of the unhealthiest items you can do for your body. Pepper mills are cheap, so there's no excuse.
When I was poor and living on Springhurst, I used to load up on Kraft Dinners and Libby's Beans. With the occasional Big Mac when I needed a good bowel movement.
I found a way to make the tastiest fried eggs. Render salami in a saucepan. take out the salami, leave the drippings and add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. As the white cooks, sprinkle in some garlic salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve with a cibatta bun for dipping into the yoke. MMMMmm Gooood Eatin.
NOTE: Never season your food with pre-ground pepper, it's one of the unhealthiest items you can do for your body. Pepper mills are cheap, so there's no excuse.
When I was poor and living on Springhurst, I used to load up on Kraft Dinners and Libby's Beans. With the occasional Big Mac when I needed a good bowel movement.
KD & Libby's Deep Brown beans was our staple living off campus. We weren't exactly poor - it's just that the lion's share of what we had went to booze.
At that time we used to call McDonald's, McDumpies. A Big Mac worked better than any laxative.
Why is pre-ground pepper so bad for you? When peppercorns are pre-ground, the natural oils within dissipate away. Without these oils there is nothing to prevent the pepper from attacking your gut bacteria, over time it degrades your ability to digest food efficiently. It can lead to digestive cancers. So if the prospect of a colonoscopy doesn't fill you with glee - buy a pepper mill.
Going off topic for a bit, Anyone remember the Eddie Shack , Glad Garbage Bag commercial, where he couldn't punch his way out of a plastic garbage bag, to show how strong and durable the bag was?
Could not find that commercial on youtube.
