Mexican food…yum. I know you might find it hard to believe, but we haven’t had good Mexican food since moving to Miami. Everything here is Cuban or French or yummy seafood.
In Kansas City we had a little hole in the wall place where we went every couple of weeks and boy do I miss it…but I do not miss the HUGE fat amount that I know was in those dishes. So I was uber excited to receive some new Amy’s Kitchen Light and Lean meals to test out and share with you.
As you might have guessed the first thing I dug in to was the Mexican meal…it was beyond tasty and FILLING! A lot of light meals I tried when I was younger just left me feeling hungry and unsatisfied. Notice the words ORGANIC and VEGETABLES…you don’t see that on a lot of frozen foods. 
ARE REAL FOOD EATING AND FROZEN FOOD COMPATIBLE?
When I first started losing weight, frozen meals like Lean Cuisine were what I ate…because I was a poor totally uninformed college kid. Now, I realize the value of quality non-processed foods. Did you realize your body needs less food when you provide it with high-quality nutrition?
I also still believe that having a well-rounded frozen meal ready for me in the freezer is the perfect way to ensure that when I get home from business travel or vacation I have a meal that is ready to go, instead of nibbling on less filling options.
Looking through the Amy’s Kitchen ingredients list I can pronounce every word and I know what every ingredient is…and it’s ORGANIC. Frozen doesn’t have to mean my husband’s hot pocket or a cheap pizza. Frozen vegetables and fruits are often more nutritious because they are flash frozen at their peak, so don’t shy away from frozen just make sure you make the best choices.
It goes without saying that I have eaten Amy’s meals before and was interested to see if “Light” was just as tasty. I’m happy to report that these are your non-fat processed cheese kind of light meals, these are just hopped up on veggies and good for you ingredients!
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I like buying the Amy's frozen dinners, but usually I buy Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine since they're cheaper, low in calories, and good for taking to work. There's also a brand called Cedarlane or something, they're vegetarian and pretty good too. I would like to try these varieties of the Amy's ones though... especially since it's my name, haha.
Amy Lauren
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I really like Amy's but I also usually buy Smart Ones if I am buying something frozen.
I am SO missing good Mexican food!
Brent's a big fan of Whole Foods frozen buffalo chicken pizza and Amy's pizza pockets. For myself, I rarely think to keep frozen meals around, though I must confess that this year they would have come in pretty handy. I sometimes will grab something frozen at Trader Joe's. It usually sits in the freezer for a few months, and then, just when I think there's absolutely nothing at all in the house to eat, it pops up like magic. Maybe I should take that as a sign that I should keep my freezer better stocked :)
I put this on my blog too!!
Oh reading Abby's comment....I miss Whole Foods frozen stuff too....Wah! why did I move?
I buy Lean Cuisine meals, because they are easy to pack for school (I'm a teacher)...and they're quick. I only get 20 minutes for lunch, so I don't have a lot of time! I like Lean Cuisine meals, because I know the amount of calories and fat that I'm taking in. I also know that they contain a lot of sodium. Boo!
I don't currently eat frozen meals but being so busy and seeing how wholesome these are, I'd definitely try them!!!
I love Amy's mac and cheese. It is awesome
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I love Amy's meals! I'm so excited that they have Light and Lean versions now!
I buy Amy's normally because they're the only frozen meals I don't feel like I have to "supplement" with extra veggies.
I also tweeted the giveaway.
Amy Lauren
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I don't eat frozen dinners, but as a poor college student at one time, I use to live off of Lean Cuisine and Healthy Choice meals! I also thought Lean Pockets were a healthy choice! Now, I very rarely eat any sort of frozen meal. I have tried Amy's meals maybe once and remember it being pretty tasty! I would love to try out some of her other ones because they are organic and packed with veggies, my fav!!!
I also posted this to my twitter! @brittlizz1102
I like Amy's on facebook and left a message!
I don't buy a lot of frozen meals because of the sodium and ingredients I can't pronounce, but occasionally I'll get Lean Cuisine, haven't tried Amy's but I will now! I've tweeted, linked on my blog, and will 'like' Amy's when I can get on FB later today. :D
I eat frozen veggie burgers pretty often, and I love the Cedarlane Spanakopita. so good. I stay away from Lean Cuisine!
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I usually have a couple of Amy's tofu scrambles in the freezer for night when I get home late. It is the perfect fast, healthy, comfort food!!
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I usually eat Amy's burritos. I haven't seen the Light and Lean line. I'll have to look for them. I buy the burritos b/c they are healthy and easy to make when i'm training for marathons.
I buy the "diet" type of frozen foods on days when I just want something different for lunch at school. Also I seem to buy more than the normal amount of pizza rolls. It's for the kids, I swear!
I would love to try the dinners. I have had the burritos and love them. That's about the only frozen "meal" that I buy. Although, I do buy some frozen waffles for my son but that's because he eats and eats and eats and I need easy snacks for him!
I already "like" Amy's on FB, but I left a comment
I don't usually buy frozen dinners because I like to cook. I do usually keep veggie burgers on hand which was usually Amys.
Most frozen dinners aren't enough food to hold me without adding more food
I just had an Amy's spinach and feta pocket for lunch today and was pleasantly surprised - it was pretty tasty! I've also had Amy's burritos and they are good. I'd love to try the new light & lean line.
Every now and then I buy Lean Cuisine, but it's pretty rare...mostly if I'm just in a hurry for something for lunch.
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I buy frozen fruit since I like to eat it when it is hot outside and everyone else is filling up on ice cream. Frozen peaches are just like sherbet!
I LOVE Kashi Mayan Harvest Bake, that is the BEST frozen meal ever! My husband eats Smart Ones or Healthy Choice just about every day and I don't know how he does it, those things are LOADED with salt and nasty!
I tweeted:
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I like Amy's on facebook already and I left a message on their wall.
I love the Kashi pizzas, but the Amy's potpies are my favorite.
I don't usually buy frozen meals because they are usually not healthy. I haven't tried Amy's, but would love to!
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I buy the Amys, or sometimes the lean cuisine pizza
I buy Amy's, MorningStar Farms, and a little Schwan's.
I liked Amy's on fb.
Some frozen meals i buy (oh, so unhealthy, i'm sure!) are Banquet salisbury steak meals
i liked amy's on fb and said ya sent me
I buy Amy's frozen meals (and soups in a can) and also Kashi meals. I keep them in the freezer at work for when I don't bring my own lunch & it saves me from the evils of eating out.
I posted your giveaway on my blog.
I usually by Kashi frozen meals
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I love Amy's meals. They're really good during exam week when I have half an hour between classes :) yum! i'm excited to try these new flavors too :) I usually get the burritos and the rice bowls, and then sometimes I get the kashi frozen bakes
I usually buy Lean Cuisine, because they are always on sale. Amy's stuff is great, but never goes on sale around me.
I actually only buy Amy's frozen meals. I'd love some coupons :)
Tweeted giveaway on FB :)
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Liked Amy's on FB :)
Linked to my blog :)
I LOVE Amy's. They are my favorite frozen meals!!
-Elaine
I buy Smart Ones frozen meals because the ingredients seem pretty simple, and a lot of the meals come in the form of "comfort food" like mac n cheese and pizza.
I am a college kid, and trying to eat healthy on a budget is HARD!!! I would love to try Amys frozen meals because I find myself wanting dinner fast and easy
- Jordan F
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I usually buy Lean Cuisine, never have tried Amy's
Outside of a few tv dinners as a kid, I've never gotten into the frozen dinners for one reason; I like cooking and having a fresh cooked meal. I try to stay away from any prepared frozen items as much as possible without becoming an inconvenience. But I'm always willing to give new things a try.
I "liked" Amy's on FB
I shared the giveaway via facebook.
I love Amy's Meals (especially the Indian Mattar Paneer)!! I've definitely been wanting to try her Lite Meals.
I like Amy's on FB & commented.
I really try not to buy frozen meals because there are so many ingredients in them that I can't even pronounce! I have tried a few Amy's and Kashi that have been quite good though...
I liked Amy's on FB and told them you sent me!
I don't buy frozen meals, mostly because they're usually heavily processed with ingredients that I don't recognize.
I don't buy frozen meals, but I've heard great things about Amy's so I'd like to try them. Thanks!
Great giveaway Amanda! I WILL buy Amy's and Kashi frzn meals b/c they are the most nutriously dense!
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I liked and commented on FB!
I shared on FB!
The dinners I buy is the Chili with cornbread, Tofu scramble with veggies(my fav!), Amy's apple and strawberry toaster pops, Orange cake (the best dessert ever) Cheese Enchilada,cheese enchilada meal, Tortilla and black beans casseroles YUM. I only eat Amy's Lost weight and feel great. Blood pressure is normal again thanks, don't know how to tweet? I am on facebook I am a fan
havent tried amys meals but I would love to!
I think Amy's is the only frozen I will buy and that's RARELY! Only if I need inexpensive Indian food in a pinch :P
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Like Amy's on facebook already
Shared on facebook
I tweeted about the giveaway!!
I commented on Amy's Facebook wall and included a link back here!
I would love to try Amy's lighter version as I've only tried some of the original favorites!
I don't buy frozen meals because in NYC they are super expensive! Instead I'll have a can of soup or a bowl of cereal!
I love Amy's frozen meals but rarely buy them because of the cost. Would love to try the lighter ones.
I really like the Amy's meals, I just wish the light meals were a tad larger. The soft taco fiesta bowl was fabulous, but 220 calories is a little too light. I should have brought another side with me today.
I would buy Amy's more often if the prices could compete with lean cuisines, because they are SO MUCH better!
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