Out Shopping all day...

Running from one end of the “mall” to the other, and back again, you do need to stop and re-fuel!  Does it have to be greasy fries, gooey cinnamon buns, or some other equally fattening, sodium-loaded calorie bomb? No way! Believe it or not, you can eat healthy while you tackle holiday errands.  Again, these are familiar places, not necessarily the ideal choices you really want to make, but sometimes you have to bite the bullet.  Keep these ideas in mind and of course you know what you can eliminate to make them even more healthy friendly!

P.F. Chang's China Bistro - Grilled Salmon on Brown Rice
This salmon-and-asparagus entrée won top honors because it's "a simple, wholesome dish with real foods.  Brown rice is a great source of fiber and salmon's omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve memory. Omega-3s also help reduce inflammation in the body and may help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Since one order contains enough for two servings, split it with a friend—you'll save money and calories.
Serving size: 6 ounces, or 1/2 of entrée
Calories 230; Fat 12g (sat 2.5g); Protein 17g; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 2g; Sodium 300mg
California Pizza Kitchen - Moroccan Chicken Salad

Dressed with a champagne vinaigrette, this salad contains loads of flavorful veggies (avocado, beets, red bell peppers, roasted butternut squash, romaine lettuce) and even fruit (dates and dried cranberries).  You'll get a wide array of antioxidants like beta carotene from the squash and anthocyanins from the beets." And 7 grams of fiber make this a super-satisfying dish. The salad may be high in total fat, but a fair amount of it comes from the avocado, which is chock-full of healthy, monounsaturated fats.
Serving size: 1 (1/2-portion) salad
Calories 412; Fat 27g (sat 4g); Protein 12g; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 7g; Sodium 309mg

Starbucks - Chicken on Flatbread with Hummus Artisan Snack Plate 

This snack or light lunch has a mix of veggies (grape tomatoes, carrot and cucumber sticks) and protein (chicken and hummus), which keeps you energized. Our experts commended Starbucks overall for adding healthy options like this one to their menu.
Serving size: 1 snack plate
Calories 250; Fat 9g (sat 0g); Protein 17g; Carbohydrate 27g; Fiber 5g; Sodium 520mg