Finding healthy places to eat is always a challenge. Think about it. McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and assorted other fast food joints dominate the retail setting. It’s hard to believe we don’t have a nationally branded, healthy, fast food option.
Why?
Whole Foods is very successful as a grocery store alternative with natural, organic and healthy foods. Why not something in the fast food category?
My friend Tracy Hollander owns five 7-11 convenience stores in Boston, including one of the top ones in the country, on Charles Street in Boston. In fact, world famous lifestyle designer Joseph Abboud is a frequent customer of Tracy’s store.
I went to the 7-11 on Charles Street and did a little investigating and I’ve got some suggestions for eating on the run. When you go into a convenience store, it’s usually for ice cream, chips, candy, the newspaper and scratch tickets. Boy, have things changed. I couldn’t believe how much healthy food I found. I picked out all kinds of fruit, protein bars, lots of nuts, plenty of low fat cheeses, a multitude of waters and even low fat, lean protein meats.
It’s all about the planning and setting yourself up to succeed. Convenience stores can be your friend, not enemy, when you’re on the run. Just make sure to plan ahead. Boy, it can make or break your day.
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