Thanks for this interesting post! I think some of this is supply-and-demand, and I have seen some positive changes (tiny, but they exist!).
Kids' meals at the most popular fast-food joints are offering sides of apple slices, yogurt, raisins, milk and 100% juice, so parents-on-the-go can really make some better choices and forgo the fries and soda for their hungry brood.
Sure, there is still the fried chicken nuggets or hamburger as the main meal, but some places do offer turkey breast sandwiches and baked potatoes!
Some of the grocery stores are stocking some quick and healthy meals as well. Instead of the Lunchables with all the salt, there are similar-type prepared meals containing celery, apple slices, portion-sized peanut butter, whole wheat crackers and raisins. There are broccoli florets in a steam bag and pre-cut carrot sticks. The freezer aisle includes tons of frozen, pre-chopped veggies, that you can microwave with pre-cut and pre-cooked diced chicken.
Of course, you pay for the convenience of pre-chopped fruits & veggies in the produce aisle, but I feel better about paying this price upfront, then one down the road!
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Thanks for this interesting post! I think some of this is supply-and-demand, and I have seen some positive changes (tiny, but they exist!).
Kids' meals at the most popular fast-food joints are offering sides of apple slices, yogurt, raisins, milk and 100% juice, so parents-on-the-go can really make some better choices and forgo the fries and soda for their hungry brood.
Sure, there is still the fried chicken nuggets or hamburger as the main meal, but some places do offer turkey breast sandwiches and baked potatoes!
Some of the grocery stores are stocking some quick and healthy meals as well. Instead of the Lunchables with all the salt, there are similar-type prepared meals containing celery, apple slices, portion-sized peanut butter, whole wheat crackers and raisins. There are broccoli florets in a steam bag and pre-cut carrot sticks. The freezer aisle includes tons of frozen, pre-chopped veggies, that you can microwave with pre-cut and pre-cooked diced chicken.
Of course, you pay for the convenience of pre-chopped fruits & veggies in the produce aisle, but I feel better about paying this price upfront, then one down the road!
September 30, 2008 - 12:35pmThis Comment
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