Quick Bites

Fast, not fat, Food

Besides the fact that my license plate now reads "Eat Wise" (and I don't dare be seen near a drive-through), I've never really enjoyed fast food. It's either too salty, too greasy, or too stale for my taste. However, like everyone's busy schedule, I've found myself having to either miss lunch, or eat it in my car. Though I don't typically advocate eating and driving, I know it's a reality for many people. If you've found yourself in a similar situation, here are a few quick "meals" you can make ahead and eat on the road. See our Nutritious Nibbles section for another great recipe to try.

Turkey and cheese roll up. Take 2 slices of lean deli turkey and place it on a small, fajita sized whole wheat tortilla. Spread a thin layer of horseradish sauce over the turkey. Sprinkle shredded, 2% milk cheddar cheese on this layer. Roll up and pack in a bag. Pack 10-15 baby carrots and 1/2 cup green grapes in a bag to go with it. Peanut butter on wheat. Spread 2 Tbsp. natural peanut butter on whole wheat bread and top the peanut butter with another slice of bread. Enjoy an apple and some celery sticks on the side. String cheese and Triscuits. Just like it says- pack 2 low fat Mozzarella string cheese sticks and 12 Triscuits in a bag. Pack 1 cup of cleaned/dried blueberries to pop in your mouth at the red light. Ham and cheese in a pita. Pack a 1/2 of a whole wheat pita with 2 slices of lean ham and 1 slice of low fat Swiss cheese. Add a little deli mustard in between the meat and cheese. Pack 10-15 grape tomatoes to go with it. Nutty trail mix. Mix 3/4 cup Cheerios, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds and 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries in a bag. Grab a 4-6 oz. low fat yogurt and a spoon and run for your car!

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