My friend {Lauretta} inspired this post because yesterday
she tweeted about an article from our local newspaper, The
Express-Times:
Three Minute Meals
Three Minute Meals
The story tells about one man’s pull-together {3 minute}
meal from items bought at Wawa.
On his
list:
- StarKist Lunch To-Go chunk light tuna in water ($2.15)
- Kraft macaroni and cheese original flavor microwavable dinner ($1.39)
- Keebler Grab n' Go Cheez-It (99 cents)
- Texas Pete Hot Sauce (condiments)
His
creation: Spicy Tuna Casserole
All very interesting, I know. But I got to thinking…
What are
some healthy, more favorable choices that can be made at convenience stores? Wawa {my fav} is one store in
particular, that makes healthy munching an easy task. They have a whole section dedicated to salads, fruits,
yogurts, wraps, and cheese/cracker meals.
I also like how some chains {Wawa and Sheetz} have
made-to-order sandwiches. My
husband came home the other day and told me all about Wawa’s new {7 grams of fat
and under} sandwiches. Apparently,
when creating a sandwich, the computer only allows you to choose healthy
options such as veggies, turkey, vinegar, spices, etc. Gone are the cheeses, greasy meats and
mayo from that menu!
Last night I ordered a delicious six-inch smoked turkey hoagie on a whole wheat roll with lettuce, pickles, cheese, oregano and vinegar. For a meal on the go, it was mighty tasty...and healthy!
The next time you wander into a convenience store for a
snack, remember, there are ways around the calorie-laden goodies. A little creativity and some common
sense can keep you on the right track of healthy eating.
Have a great Thursday!
Tracy
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