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Ready-To-Eat Supermarket Meals

March 21st, 2000

As seen on BCTV March 21/00
READY-TO-EAT SUPERMARKET MEALS

Instead of hitting the drive-thru, a stop at the grocery store can be a healthier way to choose a ready-to-eat meal. Like all meals, emphasize vegetables and fruits, whole grains and ensure there is roughly 3-4 ounces of protein per serving.

Here are some suggested items to pick up:

Grab a BBQ’d chicken or lean sliced oven-roasted meats such as turkey or chicken.
If choosing a ready-to-serve bagged green salad, choose dark green lettuce over light green to supply more iron and nutrients.
Grab some fresh, whole grain bread from the bakery.
Pick up a ready made fruit salad.
Look for read-to-go washed and cut up fruits and vegetables. Baby carrots are popular.
Sushi makes a healthy, low fat option. Just ensure it has been well refrigerated and is used before the due date.
When choosing prepackaged meals, read the fine print and compare the grams of fat per serving. Choose lower fat options and try to find products with minimal chemical ingredients.

Watch for the Eating for Energy segment every Tuesday on BCTV’s Noon News Hour!