According to
dictionary.com the definition of fast food is: food, as hamburgers, pizza, or fried
chicken, that is prepared in quantity by a standardized method and can be dispensed
quickly at inexpensive restaurants for eating there or elsewhere.
This is true.
As Americans we’re always in a rush. Running from here to there, taking all the
short cuts we can think of. Dictionary.com’s definition of fast is junk food. I
mean, that’s what pops into our minds when we here “fast food”. So what if we
redefined the word?
Fast food doesn’t have to be juicy
cheeseburgers and greasy fries. It could be carrots and hummus or, a banana and
a Clif bar. Making your own “fast food” even saves time! You won’t have to wait
in line at a drive through, while the person in front of you can’t decide
between a #1 combo and a #7 combo.
Here are some great to
enjoy your own “fast food” at home or on-the-go:
Ants on a log... Just cut up some celery, spread some peanut butter on it, and stick little raisins on top! If you don't like peanut butter or if you're allergic you can substitute sun butter or almond butter; and if you don't like raisins you can use dried cranberries instead!
Clif bars... Give you lots of energy! They won't melt in your purse or bag, and they taste good. My personal favorite is the white chocolate macadamia nut.
Smoothies... They're a perfect on-the-go meal and are easy to make. They're especially great for breakfast because you can drink them in the car on the way to school or work. They are also a great way to sneak in your veggies. You can add spinach or kale to smoothies, and you get all the nutrients without their bitter taste.
Organic pop tarts... If you have a sweet tooth, but don't want to eat a real pop tart or slice of cake just grab one of these. I promise it will satisfy your craving.
This reminds me that I should do smoothies for breakfast! I haven't had one in a long time because my blender wand thing broke last year. :( But...I have a new one and I need to use it! What is your best recommendation for getting kale or spinach in the smoothie without it tasting bitter? I like the idea of getting more nutrients from leafy greens in my smoothie, but I haven't had the nerve to try it. Help!!
ReplyDeleteIf you're going to choose between kale and spinach, kale is healthier but it's easier to hide spinach in a smoothie. Also, cooking the kale makes it less bitter and breaks down the vitamins so our bodies can absorb more nutrients rather than if it was raw. Using a lot of fruits like blueberries or pineapple can cover up that bitter taste too. If that's just not working you can always add juice, though sometimes that's just adding unwanted sugar and calories. Hope that helped!
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