A Guide to Healthy Convenience Foods – Infographic

Take a look at this guide to help you choose healthy convenience foods for on-the-go or a busy lifestyle. This fitness and nutrition infographic has all the high-protein snacks to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Snacks Infographic

Here are the healthiest grab-n-go snacks & drinks that we recommend. While many of these items can be found at convenience stores, consider stocking up on these items and grabbing a few when you leave the house so you have them on hand when hunger strikes at an inconvenient time.

PROTEIN BARS:

Quest Nutrition: Calories 190/ Fat 8g / Carbs 21g / Protein 21g

Promax: Calories 270/ Fat 4.5g / Carbs 40g / Protein 20g

Kind: Calories 200/ Fat 13g / Carbs 17g / Protein 6g

PowerCrunch: Calories 205/ Fat 13g / Carbs 10g / Protein 13g

DRINKS

Honest Tea:  Just Green Tea, Just Black Tea and Unsweet Lemon Tean

Go green: Look for unsweetened teas that are USDA Organic, such as Honest Tea

PROTEIN DRINKS:

Oh Yeah: Calories 220/ Fat 9g / Carbs 6g / Protein 32g

Isopure: Calories 220/ Fat 9g / Carbs 6g / Protein 32g

Pure Protein: Calories 220/ Fat 9g / Carbs 6g / Protein 32g

SNACKS

Nuts & Trail Mix:

Bear Naked, Organic Trail Mix

Emerald’s Natural Walnut & Almond Mix

Raw, Unsalted Almonds

DON’T BE FOOLED: Most trail mixes at convenience stores are packed with added sugar and salt. If possible, choose one that contains only raw/natural fruits and nuts.

Beef Jerky or Turkey Jerky

Unsalted

Greek Yogurt

Chobani, Oikos or Fage — Plain, Non-fat

Hummus

Paired with veggies

Fast Food Healthy Choices

The fear of drive-thrus and fast food restaurants has been drilled into most of us, but sometimes there’s no avoiding a meal out at a less-than-healthy establishment. Here are some of the healthiest fast-food options and a few tips for smart ordering.

McDonald’s

Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich

Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken

Taco Bell

Fresco Chicken Soft Taco

Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco

Chipotle

Burrito Bowl: Chicken, brown rice, veggies and salsa

Salad: Lettuce, chicken, black beans, veggies, salsa

Subway

6″ Turkey Sandwich (Wheat bread & veggies only)

Double Chicken Salad (with fat-free italian dressing)

Wild Flower Bread Company

Wildflower Chicken Salad (with fat-free serrano dressing)

Emerald Salad with Chicken (with honey yogurt dressing)

Starbucks

Reduced-Fat Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Chicken & Hummus Bistro Box

SAUCY TIPS:

Ask for your dressing on the side so you can control the portions.

Avoid creamy dressings/sauces; Opt for vinaigrettes instead.

If your salad is loaded with veggies and toppings, try it without dressing.

If you really want to cut back on fat & calories, use mustard and vinegar-based hot sauces as your dressing.