Dietician’s Corner

Build a better meal
It’s time for your meal break. You’re hungry, in a hurry and trying to watch your budget. What can you do to pick a meal that fills you up and keeps you going without breaking the bank? Choosing meals in the store can take less time than going out for fast food. Here are a few suggestions that are easy to find in your Publix.

Publix Deli Custom Sub & Banana

Half sub on whole wheat bread with low-sodium roast beef, veggies and mayo (deli) and a banana (produce). Skip the cheese and other sauces.
Estimated cost: less than $7

NUTRITION: 545kcal; FAT 14g; SAT FAT 3g; SODIUM 421mg; FIBER 9g

Healthy Choice Café Steamer & Apple

Healthy Choice Café Steamer Kung Pao Chicken (frozen foods) and a Gala apple (produce).
Estimated cost: less than $6

NUTRITION: 355kcal; FAT 4.5g; SAT FAT 1g; SODIUM 600mg; FIBER 7g

Salad & Yogurt

Fruit & Nut Baby Spring Mix salad with Litehouse Raspberry Vinaigrette individual serving dressing (produce), 2 oz. of Publix Deli Oven Roasted Lower Sodium Turkey Breast (deli) and a Publix Premium Authentic Greek Blueberry Yogurt (dairy).
Estimated cost: less than $7