Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
Partner content: Easy Options for Avoiding Fast Food
Question: I do a lot of driving for my job and am trying to avoid eating fast food or having to brown bag it. What are some ideas of food that I could buy at Ingles Markets if I stop by?
Answer: Let’s go by section of the store:
- Refrigerated dairy — Fairlife milk - this is an ultra-filtered milk so it is higher in protein and lower in sugar/carbs and lactose-free. This would be a good quick drink by itself or paired with peanut butter crackers or a banana; cheese cubes and a piece of fruit. At Ingles Markets in the refrigerated dairy you can also find little snack packs that have nuts and dried fruit along with cheese.
- Meal replacement bars — these aren’t the same as granola bars because they are generally higher in protein. Something like a Clif bar for example would work.
- Trail mix with nuts
- Individual peanut butter or almond butter packs to have with fruit
- Pick up a salad from the Ingles Salad bar — at most stores we have pre-made ones
- Pre-made sandwiches in the deli
- Salad kits — we sell these in the Produce section that are already in bowls and contain the salad dressing and toppings.
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian
