My salad kit, bowl and steering wheel.
The notion that eating on the go in an economical way has to include unhealthy, fattening, junk food is … crap. Pure crap! Sorry to be crass, but it’s just an old obsolete concept that simply isn’t accurate anymore. Not only have 99% of the typical fast food joints decided to load up their menus with at least a few healthy options, but our society’s level of fitness savvy and aspirations for a healthy life has made our level of commitment to eating wisely soar. This brings me to the easiest, healthiest meal I ever ate in a hurry … in my car.
Late last night, after running all day and waiting for my cutie patootie daughter to finish up a Girl Scout meeting, my hungry belly started to growl. With few options around, I ran in to a nearby grocery store, Publix, bought a bagged salad kit … and enjoyed a delicious healthy meal in my car. (I happened to have a clean bowl in my car.) The grand total for this meal (including the bowl)? $2.99. Nice, right? I literally DUMPED the bag in to the bowl, drizzled a little bit of the dressing on top and enjoyed! Easy? Yep. Cheap? Absolutely. Fast? Couldn’t be faster! So, while sitting in my car I decided this could be a teaching moment and photographed the food on my lap. **For the record, my car was parked in a safe well-lit lot while I ate.
If this type of fast food is for you, you may want to keep a couple of containers in your car, a few plastic utensils and napkins too. You can also just grab this stuff on the go as well. Where there is a will, there is a way! If you’re dedicated to eating healthy food or are in the process of losing weight … don’t settle for less! Don’t let excuses and cravings be the reason you fail. Fitness is simple and this silly salad is proof! Do you have a smarty pants fast food idea too? Please share!
Fast food we all can feel good about.
I’ve totally done this!! I fell in love with Publix’s pear gorgonzola salad and have been known to eat the whole bag for lunch.
That one is really great too!