🚨 Healthy NO-COOK food to buy when you are super busy!

[@Jen-Chapin]

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[@lashortyislabonita623]

Jen I learned a long time ago to love and be kind to myself at whatever weight I might by at a given time.. We can’t live to please others specially when it comes to our bodies.. People will always find fault no matter what.. I strive to be at a healthy weight for me. One that’s sustainable and gives me energy and makes me feel strong and confident… ❤❤❤❤ Don’t need a man’s opinion to validate me.. Thanks for all the meal ideas..

[@veggielovinaccountant]

Thanks for posting tonight. Helping me to keep my mind off things here in KC today. KC could use everyone’s prayers or good thoughts tonight. #KansasCityStrong

[@jwordjess]

Truly inspiring. I got some of the foods mentioned today in a Walmart order. I am disabled and not exactly a gourmet chef with similar goals for weight loss. This was music to my ears

[@samanthawest27]

“Just kidding, my complex happened way before that. “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣 same girl same! You’re so real and down to earth, love your videos!

[@angelawalker1039]

Girl, you are a bad….great influence! I made a Walmart pickup order as I was watching while procrastinating getting ready for work this morning. 😂 This is exactly the kind of video I didn’t know I needed today. I too love cooking and meal prep but lately my cup of care has been empty. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@kristenrpeters]

I added to my Walmart cart as I was watching the video, too 😂

[@jacquelinelilly8064]

Thank you, Jen, for always being so real and representing the working moms who are just trying to do the best we can!

[@filmschoolgrad]

I feel this way too! I’m not trying to be perfect in this season of life. Just trying to do the best I can and I appreciate all of Jen’s tips.

[@kendrafullofjoy]

Once again, off topic. Beautiful color/shade on your nails. It's the little things. LOL Loving your tips on easy healthful foods/recipes/meals/snacks.

[@bernadettechute7998]

Good Culture cottage cheese is SO good for you! Helps your gut microbiome. Helps so many ways - they say it can impact your mental health as well ❤

[@brixmortar]

Jen, the #1 reason they're now selling blended cottage cheese is the ninja creami and high protein diets. People eat ice cream as meals, and the ice cream is made with blended cottage cheese in the ninja creami.

[@hrtsaregonnaroll]

I’m a huge fan on the Oikos Pro! It’s 20 grams of protein, and I typically add some Ratio Protein granola, fresh fruit, hemp and chia seeds. They have also started making Oikos Pro smoothies. While small, they pack in 23 grams of protein, and are only about $1.50 where I live. I also do the Chobani Complete smoothies, but the Oikos smoothies are my fave.

[@janhardginski990]

Loved the individual salad kits from Walmart. Just the right size.

[@HannahMattox]

I just love you, I'm so proud of you, and I'm fairly certain you are my Woman Across the Room ❤ you're amazing, as a mother, a wife, an ex girlfriend, and just as simply as a human ❤ you're simply the best! You're better than all the rest! 🎵 You're better than everyone! 🎵❤

[@stillsimplystephanie]

I was so excited about those single serve bagged salads when I first saw them a couple months ago, but I got really sick from a Taylor Farms bagged salad recently and now I can't bring myself to get them anymore even though they're so convenient 😭 The frozen dinners are awesome for lunches, I like keeping a few of them in the freezer for anytime I don't feel like prepping lunches.

[@fredricabrown9003]

Love how you are being so positive and upbeat, as I know you were kinda down in the dumps. You are a wonderful example of " just do it" and it makes us realize, stop whining and get on with it!!!! But, great, great video.....all these ideas are so very helpful....appreciate all you do to give all of us a head's up on how we too can maybe successful in our own journey. Thanks for being you😇😎❤

[@karencroft1322]

Cant get the bag salads here in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada because they have been recalled,Doles chop kit, Avocado Ranch and Supreme Kit, Southwest salad as well as President's Choice Southwest salad kit this is due with Listeria monocytogenes and its because of a outbreak in the USA 😢

[@AshleyPanda24]

I always thought you were supposed to weigh frozen foods before cooking since the nutrition labels go by weight per bag/container. For example the fries have a certain amount of servings per bag, so if you weigh them after you'll be weighing more than one serving. If you cooked the whole bag and you weigh them after you will have less servings per bag. Great Value Waffle Cut Fries has 24 oz in the bag. There is about 8 servings in a bag, each serving is about 3 oz. So that should be 3 oz frozen. Hope this helps Jen! I used to calorie count and at first it was confusing. But when I looked for chicken calories I would try to find the raw weight and use that before cooking so I don't have to worry about moisture lost.

[@coverscornersurburbanhomes6235]

As a former Weight Watcher for many years, I've had almost all of the Smart One's meals and most are pretty good. Like you said...for a frozen meal. lol I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Mediterranean Diet WOE? It was recently recommended to me by my cardiologist. But I always like hearing others thoughts on things. And I do value your opinion. Thanks for sharing your finds! ~ Stephanie

[@cathyfeigert5660]

These are some great tips for when you just can’t get it together to make something healthier. Thank you Jen! Let’s normalize the fact that we all have busy lives!

[@cathyfeigert5660]

Those salads from Walmart are delicious! The citrus crunch is my favorite.

[@jessicastreet2922]

I love these ideas. Often, I am on a stuck cycle 😮 and am in need of new ideas. Thank you for sharing this 😊 Purple 💜 is my favorite color. Love your nails!!

[@phoenyxwilson3548]

I love making wraps and at the moment having not the greatest mentally wise so I brought chopped fruit, sliced chicken and salad from a salad bar which also means I get salad ingredients I don't usually eat. Then I eat a packet of chips (I'm in the UK so it's crisps.)

[@erinj9642]

I LURV the Bolthouse dressings. Especially the bleu cheese. So good on a buffalo chicken salad. We do that for dinner frequently. Happy to see you back. Take care!

[@dawntrish]

This is the video I needed! Was taking notes and making a new grocery list for this weekend. I’m not a mom but I am busy working outside the home and I just don’t want to make big meals during the week. These are great ideas! Thank you!

[@angelaforcier378]

I also like the light and fit yogurts , they have so many flavors that are yummy , I’ve added a sprinkle of granola , and even a drizzle of chocolate syrup makes it taste like a dessert with few extra calories 😊

[@sharondennis7185]

Good to know about the Tyler farms smaller salads! I get the regular bags all the time they are sooo good!

[@brittgil]

Have you tried the Tiffany plate? I can’t remember if you like mustard or not but it’s basically using cottage cheese and mustard to dip a whole bunch of things in for lunch. It’s more filling than I expected!

[@angelahawkins8069]

LOVE this video! Thank you Jen for showing us tips, options for easy to have lower cal snacks and meals at more of a convenience! They all looked 😋!❤

[@maryalice8229]

Thank you for all your reminders. 😊

[@cherylbean6900]

I’ve been taking a scoop of cottage cheese, and topping with a scoop of yogurt. It’s really good and filling for a snack or breakfast

[@hhon8938]

This is random but I got the blackened chicken frozen that you recommended before and it’s perfect over a salad like you said! I’m so gonna get the wasa, it sounds so perfect! Thanks for the recommendations - loooove your vid and content as always gal!

[@brittanyhalford8387]

The keto ratio yogurts are my favorite as far as flavor and texture!

[@jamylyn7148]

Make sure you check oine because alot of those Taylor Farm premade salads have been recalled for Listeria. ❤️

[@LindaLou-oh6qz]

Loved the video. So many good options out there I wasn't aware of. Thanks for sharing with us. Good for those that cook for one or two to fill in on evenings I don't want to cook. Love all the earrings!

[@kathynester5217]

Thank you. I don't cook. I appreciate this haul. I use the convenience foods a lot.❤😊

[@triciaking7321]

Finally! Smaller salads!! I called once and recommended they do this :)

[@BarefootFarm]

My go-to yogurt is Two Good Vanilla and I mix in blackberries or strawberries and then some Sola Granola… have you ever tried that granola? Omg, it’s SO good!

[@emmaaddison694]

So glad you’re doing this video, I am currently on a low calorie diet. And need those convenient meals!!! Love your videos so much!!

[@pattiupton1499]

Dannon light and fit all the way. I mix in some FF plain Greek and fruit. Will ck out the bagels. I get the bagel thins but you lose the fluffy texture. Good ideas!

[@haley0489]

The dill pickle hummus has been my hyperfixation food for months! It’s got such a good dill flavor!

[@carolepracitto928]

you are as always so helpful...I am with you on all the prepared options...makes life so much easier for su re...my problem is I have high blood pressure and the sodium amount in prepared food is too high for me...sadly...but moderation...thank you for your help..alot of good ideas

[@viridianglow]

love keeping some easy meals in my freeze for THOSE DAYS when you just can't but also don't want to eat or spend on takeout. Thanks for sharing what's good. I am always drawn to try scent bird - I love perfumes. What I've started doing is buying the travel size/roller ball size of perfumes instead of the full bottle. I have so many perfumes that I don't finish them before they "turn." so that's a lot of money wasted - the little bottles really work best for me.

[@evmenke]

Love this video concept ! Thanks for the ideas!

[@JustTheilogsAdventures]

My family has been liking the Real Good Foods. I first found them in Costco then suddenly it pops up in my Walmart and ShopRite. We use our air fryer for the convenience foods because it's quick and it browns it better. Try defrosting the bacon chicken wrap and adjusting the heat on your airfryer, it may work better.

[@tinadavis9796]

Thanks! Lots of notes taken

[@sjhirst3]

This video arrived just at the right time. I'm hoping some of these work for me/my family. Super busy right now with multiple jobs (temporary because of grading standardized tests season; it's my 4th year and the grading season lasts til late May then I'm back to my regular job only) and having the flu plus my youngest is now sick and we've been all over the place with dental cleanings and other appointments. My birthday is in 4 days. My granny-in-law's bday is the same day and her party is this weekend. My older son will be 18 Wednesday. I'm exhausted thinking about everything. My youngest son is 8 and has a Dr appointment this afternoon and couldn't go to school today so I'm trying work from home with him here today. Sorry! Needed to vent, I guess. Also, I don't like the mini citrus crunch salad. I haven't tried the other mini ones yet. I do buy the bigger ones a lot. Aldi and Sam's have great prices on them but I don't have those stores close to me at all because my town is tiny, so I have to pay $3.98 at Wal-Mart unless I can find them on sale. My Walmart doesn't have Realgood chicken, but it looks like a new store here does. Awesome. I'm trying to duplicate your "list" as I watch the video. I loved the video. I really did need this today. I'm right in the middle of some burnout. You totally helped me make this week's grocery list (I get groceries on Fridays). I have a couple spillover recipes from this past week, there are a couple birthday dinner nights coming, and I used several of your ideas. Thanks!

[@shannastephens6751]

There is a dill pickled mini salad also. It is so good

[@rn87mom94]

I recently discovered intermittent fasting. It has been great! I skip breakfast 6 days a week. Other than that, I have coffee at 11, brunch or lunch at 12, dinner at 6, and that’s it. I come in anywhere between 1600-2000 calories a day doing this, and feel very satisfied. So far down 12 pounds in 8 weeks.

[@kims1941]

You must be saving money on groceries, too.

[@stephged67]

This has worked for me as well. It does save $ too.

[@anetteo164]

❤❤❤ great content and tips appreciate this trying to eat healthy as a working mum thanks much

[@conniefreeman3943]

Thanks so much great ideals just what I needed will be getting some of these tomorrow thanks again

[@catherinefreese9310]

Great ideas, thank you. Order in food is such a reality in our house when I am tired, it is nice to have some quick home options. I also have cottage cheese mixed with ranch seasoning, but I have it to replace my salad dressing. I really need to try the whiped one.

[@elizabethb3769]

Love this video! So many ideas. I love the Bolthouse Ranch dressing.

[@susanjones8938]

Thank you for the ideas. On payday I’ll fill the freezer

[@SUSIEB0812]

Hi Jen👋🏼My absolute fav Lean Cuisine is the Swedish Meatballs: 300 cal, 45g carb, 18g protein and tastes great! I really enjoyed this video…as always! Sending much love to you & your sweet family💕💕💕

[@melindadiaz3865]

Love this video. I don’t cook a lot so this gave me so many great ideas. Hope you are doing well.

[@barbiedoll6530]

Great video...thanks Jen for the ideas!! You look so pretty in this video!

[@robbinmiske5764]

Great suggestions. I feel that I always eat the same things, can’t wait to try some of these options.

[@Whatheatherdid]

You turned me on to the Nature Valley protein granola and I’ve started mixing a tablespoon or so of it with cottage cheese and Splenda and it really hits the spot as a post workout/evening sweet treat. I’m going to go digging for some blended cottage cheese recipes too - the Mac and cheese idea sounds fantastic!

[@ariels6284]

I am a Daisy cottage cheese fan all the way. I prefer the texture of it and i like the ingredients. But i grew up on that cottage cheese. It will do as well.

[@angb1923]

Those single salads look good. I may eat too much when I get the Costco chop salads. And I wanna really try those Crisp bread and the bagels! Thank you so much for the video!

[@shastitydenae4853]

I like the pizza ranch and the green goddess salad kit.

[@IsThisRealLife_]

I use cottage cheese on taco salads instead of sour cream. I am going to look for that whipped kind. It will probably be even better.

[@kaybanks8781]

Great video! The Enchilada Suiza is a favorite of mine. Dang it! Now I have to go to the store!

[@UnicornBudgets]

Love how your nail color matches the chicken bag. 😀Keep being you!

[@meeganjae72]

Great prices for rotisserie chicken, in Canada 12 to 14$ at most grocery stores. The ones at Costco are 7.99. I thought I was buying cottage cheese but it was dry cottage cheese, just the curds, no liquid/cream. I used it, but definitely dry.

[@robynh930]

This was an amazing video! So helpful and resourceful. Makes me want to run to Walmart. Lol I love the good culture cottage cheese, it’s the best!

[@ashleyknight686]

I love the mini salads. The green goddess is so good!

[@kimwatts6338]

Your the best❤ Love fast, friendly food review ( FFF) . It always great to learn new life hacks especially in the food isle. I just learned one . Protein muffin Muffin bowl. 1/3 cup of protein pancake mix. I used Kodiak any flavor and you can use water. I used a splash of protein shake that I have from Factor. Mic it for 30-60 seconds. Top with fresh fruit or make it savory. You could use swerve confectionery sugar and make a frosting or swerve brown sugar on the top using the cinnamon oat pancake mix so easy so quick satisfies the sweet tooth gives you protein. I had this in my cupboards didn’t I know this?

[@Nikki-ec1zb]

This was awesome! Thanks for sharing these products 👏🏼✨

[@cindygreenleaf6756]

Thanks for the great video Jen. This is exactly the video that I needed. I really appreciate and value your opinion.

[@Peggy731]

I love GV queso blanco. It’s yummy. And I’ve read and seen about the whipped cottage cheese, but nobody carries it in my area. I could probably find it if I went to Memphis or Nashville, but that’s a tad far to drive for cottage cheese. 😊

[@jenr.2664]

Great ideas Jen, thanks!

[@leighdegenhardt485]

great video! Glad you are feeling better!!

[@danaa6283]

Great video with fantastic ideas!

[@lindabeard488]

Nice video and very helpful. Love 💕 and Hugs. 💙💙💙

[@yvettemontijo8312]

Excellent video, Jen!

[@MsJenny813]

Great video Jen!

[@evem4876]

Ty for the tips Jen 😅

[@DAnnHedges]

Love this Jen!

[@vikiwhite8478]

Dannon light and fit coconut w granola is my go to breakfast.

[@susantaulli6580]

Love those biscotti bars. I’ve been meaning to try and make homemade biscotti.

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

I hope my Wal-Mart has the smaller size Taylor Farms salads. Thanks for sharing.

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

Ever since the early 80’s, I’ve had an aversion to frozen dinners, especially Lean Cuisine and Weight Watchers. I ate them for dinner in those days and an hour or so later I would be starved and I would run across the street to a restaurant and eat more. They don’t give you enough food to fill you. So low carb is easier when I am trying to lose weight. At this point in my life I need to actually gain. I do eat some of the Real Good Food or CauliPower when I want a lower carb frozen thing and I mainly eat them for lunch. I am not a fan of salads unless I have one with a protein meal. I love Chomps when it comes to meat sticks. They come in a lot of different flavors now. I get them mostly from Thrive. I have not been a fan of SkinnyGirl products, first the name is offensive to me. I am a skinny girl and have been most of my life but to me the name makes me think of the teeny waisted models and how bulimic they look. I will not buy any of their products but I won’t yuck your yum because I hate people who do that to me. Second, I find they use a lot of crap in them to cover the lack of fat or sugar to make them lower in fat and calories. BTW how much carb in those bagels? I didn’t see them at my Walmart today and I was in the bakery area. I did get the Sola sandwich rolls for the first time. I tasted one when I got home and was not that happy with them. I DO love cottage cheese. We have a Dutch market nearby and they have the best cottage cheese I have ever tasted. They make it. Mennonites run the market and they make all the stuff from scratch. When I can’t get there, I buy Good Culture OR Hood.

[@Lametra-b5j]

Thank you Jen

[@LifestylewithLindsay]

I loved this! Super helpful. ❤

[@barbarajohnson83]

Great video Jen, I just bought a food scale from Amazon and I love it. Do you have Amazon Prime? What do you get for the membership? I buy from them occasionally but not sure it is worth the yearly cost. I usually take the fre shipping that takes a week, for which I am not in a hurry to get the items. I hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Thank you for these delicious ideas.

[@karenohlson5509]

Great video Jen! Thanks. Did you buy a new fridge yet?

[@raeanolson5221]

This was a Fantastic video and So Helpfull! Thank You!!@

[@jillmarie4155]

Hi Jen Those Taylor Farms salad kits have been recalled due to listeria concerns. Please don't eat them.

[@jeanne9375]

They were at my Walmart so I guess they pulled all the ones that were 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@HannahMattox]

AS A VEGAN! LISTEN! I am mainly vegetarian, so not as strict as vegan, but if you are willing to leave meat behind and still want flavor, DON'T SLEEP ON THE ASIAN FOODS AISLE FOR SAUCES! Most only contain soy, even if you're only vegetarian. You're welcome.

[@KayeMac693]

Maybe use the whipped cottage cheese in place of ricotta in a lasanga for those out there that don't like ricotta.

[@cherinewman1521]

Thank you for sharing want to try these

[@sharondennis7185]

The sugar free clunkin sauce is so good but I hate that glass jar!!!

[@kimwieczorek1879]

Your hubby is SOOOO lucky to have u🎉

[@erinmckinley3728]

The calories are based on the raw/frozen weight. I'm so sorry to be a party pooper!! I really enjoy your tips for meals.❤

[@cheriepanter9333]

I must have missed the protein video? I’m not sure why everyone is on a protein kick 😆 ❤ We don’t have half the stuff you have here in the banana republic 🇦🇺 but I love your videos anyway Keep up the great work!

[@kristenrpeters]

I love this video! I’m making every recipe. 😂

[@gwenfrazier7027]

Yay! Thanks ♥️

[@danaroob]

I wish we had more Realgood products in Canada!

[@Whatheatherdid]

They’re apparently carrying the burritos at Costco now! I’m hoping to get my hands on some this weekend :)