12 Frozen Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs

Smoothie base mixes

Smoothies can start your morning on the right foot with an immediate serving (or more!) of fruit, but be careful when shopping for base mix in the frozen aisle. Ones that are just portioned-out fruit and veggie mixes are A-OK, but others don’t deserve their health halo, says dietitian Susan Bowerman, RD, director of worldwide nutrition education and training at Herbalife Nutrition. ‘Some are just a ‘base mix’ for your smoothie, which means they have no fruit at all, but instead are loaded with sugars, gums, flavorings etc.,’ says Bowerman. She recommends skipping those mixes and hunting down another freezer aisle staple: whole, unsweetened fruits. Add some veggies if you’d like, along with protein powder and milk (dairy or non-dairy), for a healthier start to the day.