Fast Food {Grocery Store Style}

On-the-go and need some fast food?  Why not stop at the local grocery store instead of a fast food establishment?  Make a quick trip in and out spend the same or less & get great nutritious food to eat.  Need some examples for a quick visual....? Think about single serving things that you can buy and eat easily while in the car or out and about. 

Here are some ideas:

1. Single cup yogurts
2. A piece of fruit-remember you can buy 1 banana or 1 apple if you would like to, the bags are just there if you are shopping for the entire week!
3. A pack of no sugar added or "in it's own juice" fruit cup or applesauce.  These won't go bad if not refrigerated!
4.  On-the-go tuna salad packages-open and make, but don't add all the mayo and relish & that will save you a few calories
5. Buy a few slices of deli meat and a slice of low-fat cheese and have a meat/cheese roll up.  Who said you had to buy a full pound of meat?
6.  Single serving carrot & celery packs with dip-found in the produce section-while they may be more expensive than a giant bag of carrots or a whole celery stalk you are paying for convenience.
7. Of course, pre-prepared Health One Meal Replacements are great too!

Now that you have a few ideas, there is no excuse for stopping at that fast food establishment! Don't let it ruin you meal plan.

One Minute Healthy Snack Ideas

Need healthy snack ideas that don't take all day to make? Do you know how to make sure your snacks can hold you over in between meals and help provide the nutrition you need each day?

One thing to remember is having at least 3 food groups in each snack: fruits/vegetables (for added nutrition), whole grains (to help incorporate more fiber), and protein (to hold you over until your next meal).

One idea included, in this short video from WebMD, is sliced apples, a low-fat cheese stick, and whole grain crackers. For more snack ideas view this video!

Healthy vs. Processed Foods Showdown

In these economic times, it may be tempting to forego the healthy stuff for cheaper, more processed choices (To learn more about what processed foods are visit THIS WEBSITE). Believe it or not, it is absolutely possible to buy healthy, whole foods for the same amount of money.

Take just a moment to peruse through THIS ARTICLE, you'll be glad you did.

Are the "Healthy" options actually Healthy?

We have all been there before: stuck in an environment that might not be our first choice, but needing to choose something to eat. These days most places offer some sort of option touted as "healthy".

This article illustrates how frequently these "healthy" choices AREN'T healthy. A great reminder! It also gives some hints and recipes on lower-calorie or healthier options.

Have a well week,