SLIM PICKINGS
WHAT: Birds Eye Steamfresh Superfood Blends
STATS: Vary by flavor. A 10-ounce package of the Quinoa
& Spinach contains 310 calories and 5 fat, 57 carbohydrate, 6 fiber, 15 sugar and 9 protein grams.
We found them at Wal-Mart, 700 Bowman Road, Little Rock. More information at birdseye.com.
THE SKINNY: Let’s get real.
That healthy eating thing isn’t going to happen if it’s too hard. What we need on dark, cold nights are fast, easy-fix foods.
A new option to check out: Birds Eye Steamfresh Superfood Blends. The medleys of starches, vegetables and sauces steam in the bag in the microwave. Note that sugar and sodium counts can seem high. But a serving size is listed as the whole package; most people would eat half a package as a side dish. Here are the flavors:
Quinoa & Spinach with brown rice, cranberries and red peppers in a red wine vinaigrette (nutrition info above)
Black Rice & Edamame with brown rice, red peppers and mango in a garlic soy sauce (290 calories)
Barley & Kale with broccoli, carrots, brown rice and red beans in a garlic sauce (240 calories) Chickpeas & Spinach with sweet potatoes, brown rice and barley in an olive and lemon sauce (320 calories)
A well-stocked freezer can deliver us from pizza delivery.