I tried: President’s Choice Bol-O-Grains

From where: Superstore, frozen food aisle

How much: $5

The claim: No specific nutrient claims were made on the front of the package. I grabbed this as it was a new (to me) product that looked interesting.

Taste and texture: I really liked the burrito bowl! They’re meant to be defrosted and ate cold and was a great option on a hot summer day when I didn’t want to heat up the kitchen. It had good taste overall but I added a little hot sauce. The texture was pretty good but mushy at times, which is not surprising for a frozen meal.

Nutrients: The portion size and energy provision might be a little small for some folks. It’s high in fibre (10g) and has a decent amount of protein (9g). I ate this for supper after a long work day before heading to an almost 3 hours class. The protein and the fibre kept me full and satisfied until I got home. The sodium is high but that’s pretty common for a convience food. It’s also a great source of iron.

Bottom line: This is a great convience food that I will likely buy again! It was a good size for me, it kept me full for hours and I liked that is was a cold entree which I really appreciate in the summer. Although higher in sodium this is one food item out of an entire days worth of eating. Food isn’t consumed in isolation, there are many positives to this item like the fibre and iron content. We are going to eat other foods the day, throughout the week and beyond which balance out when we include both convience and other foods. 

Disclaimer: As always, I do not get paid or in any other way benefit from reviewing food and nutrition products. Foods that work for someone may not work for others. Considering working with a dietitian if you’re unsure about if a new food product fits into your diet.

• Kassandra Lestrat RD