Wednesday, April 19, 2006

At Trader Joe's, On-The-Go Protein Options Plentiful

HERE ARE SOME decent "on the go" protein options which I uncovered today on my investigative field trip to TRADER JOE'S market in Los Angeles.

Quick Scrambled Egg Whites
(just microwave in pre-pack and eat) 4/$4.99

White Chunk Turkey (can) $2.29

Premium Chicken Breast (can) $2.99

"Just Chicken" or "Just Salmon" or "Just Shrimp" (fresh) $5.99-6.59 (the chicken also comes seasoned as "Teriyaki" or "Caesar," but watch the sodium on these).

Egg White Salad (I love this!) $2.29

Healthy Canadian Bacon (made from pork sirloin tips) $2.29

Columbus Turkey Breast (spice rubbed) $6.99

Pacific Supreme Smoked Salmon (individual packet-sized serving) $2.99

CLIF Builder's Bar (various flavors) $1.49

Pure Protein shake (can-various flavors) $1.49

Atkins Advantage Shake (can) $5.79 for four.