What do you do with 10 railroad cars full of leftover frozen turkey? If your name was Swanson, you'd invent TV dinners! In 1954, a turkey TV dinner included side dishes of corn bread, dressing and gravy, butter peas, and sweet potatoes and sold for 98 cents. Fast-forward to 1999 -- when Americans spent a total of $5.3 billion on frozen dinners.

Are frozen dinners part of your weekly dinner menu? Don't feel bad -- according to the American Frozen Food Institute, frozen entrees are now among the top 10 most frequently served in-home suppers. Frozen dinners are not all made alike -- some contain enough calories and fat for two people, while others can be part of a healthy meal plan. Use our easy-to-follow tips to help you choose your next frozen delight:

Make frozen dinners a meal
Start by searching for frozen dinners that contain vegetables -- and we're not talking just a garnish! Some frozen dinners contain less than one tablespoon of vegetables, a portion fit for a one-year old! Dinner for adults should include at least one cup of cooked vegetables; if your frozen dinner doesn't measure up, add your own frozen, fresh or canned vegetables, or include a tossed salad with your meal.

Pour yourself a glass of skim milk or enjoy fat-free yogurt for dessert to add essential calcium to your meal.

It's next to impossible to find a frozen dinner that includes fruit, so add your own. Peel an orange, slice a kiwi or even open up a can of water-packed peaches to add vitamins and fiber to your meal.