Local markets and grocery stores don’t have a drive-thru, but they are serving up more prepackage food items, and they’re healthy! Don’t be so quick to dismiss these places as an option to get food fast and on the go. With the majority of people hitting the popular fast food establishments, it’s less likely to encounter a lunch rush at the market or grocery store. Some stores even have self-checkout, making the in-n-out time even quicker. The variety of healthy options you might find include; salads, wraps, soups and sandwiches. Prepackaged containers fit perfectly in a carry-on bag (and clear security if the seal isn’t broken) when heading to the airport or pick up more than one to store at the office. Here are a few favorite picks from some common stores:
Trader Joe’s:
1.Reduced Fat Southwest Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 170, Fat 7g, Carbs 18g, Protein 7g
2. Lemon Chicken Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 400, Fat 26g, Carbs 18g, Protein 24g
3.Red Quinoa, Yellow Curry Chicken, and Mango Salad
Serving Size: 1 package
Calories 240, Fat 10g, Carbs 20g, Protein 19g
Safeway & Vons Signature Café Selections:
1. BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 480, Fat 27g, Carbs 36g, Protein 26g
2. Orchard Harvest Chicken Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 400, Fat 18g, Carbs 37 g, Protein 22g
3. Fiesta Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serving Size: 1 container (3 c)
Calories 330, Fat 6g, Carbs 45g, Protein 18g
Trader Joe’s:
1.Reduced Fat Southwest Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 170, Fat 7g, Carbs 18g, Protein 7g
2. Lemon Chicken Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 400, Fat 26g, Carbs 18g, Protein 24g
3.Red Quinoa, Yellow Curry Chicken, and Mango Salad
Serving Size: 1 package
Calories 240, Fat 10g, Carbs 20g, Protein 19g
Safeway & Vons Signature Café Selections:
1. BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 480, Fat 27g, Carbs 36g, Protein 26g
2. Orchard Harvest Chicken Salad
Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
Calories 400, Fat 18g, Carbs 37 g, Protein 22g
3. Fiesta Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serving Size: 1 container (3 c)
Calories 330, Fat 6g, Carbs 45g, Protein 18g