Dr. Gourmet's Food Reviews

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This week's review: Healthy Choice Max

Another trend I've seen in the convenience food aisle is that of larger portions. While brands such as Hungry-Man®, Banquet, and Devour seem to have based their brand identity on heartier servings (and oh-so-much sodium, which is why you're unlikely to see us reviewing any of their meals), what's interesting to me is that companies like Lean Cuisine and Healthy Choice also appear to be getting into the larger portion act.

In the case of Lean Cuisine, their new "High Protein" bowls are 10-11 ounces instead of their usual 9.5 to 10-ounce portions. (Well of course they're higher in protein! There's more food!) Healthy Choice, on the other hand, has taken the shocking step of making substantially larger meals - today's bowls are 13.75 and 14 ounces respectively - that are lower in calorie and sodium density but still full of flavor. Read this week's review »