As I said in my previous post, I ran behind campus twice this week for lunch. I hate how expensive going out for lunch can be, but I also know what a great thing it is for my body, mind, soul and time to be able to do that.

Day 1

Kombucha for my beverage ( I saved it for later) and then the salad: greens were under there but on top of those were the following:

Broccoli
Mushrooms (under)
Marinated Tofu
Cauliflower
Waldorf Salad
Orange Sesame Tofu
Feta Cheese
Artichoke Hearts
and in the middle, rotisserie chicken with some of the hot bar’s lemon chicken & olives.

Day 1 Cost: $12 ( 3.50 for the Kombucha)

Day 2: More salad bar…

Peppers, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms, artichokes, greens, spinach, and… from the hot bar; Blackened Tuna…. I also snuck a bite size section of sweet potato casserole under the salad.

Day 2 Cost: $7 ( no drink -had water)

That seems quite low for a “lunch out” considering all of the powerhouse nutrients I got. Although I am fully aware that on a regular basis $12 for lunch is outrageous for a grad student! It would be much more financially sound for me to have brought my own awesome salad from ingredients I purchased, however, I wouldn’t have had the selection I do at Whole Foods. Such a treat for me, especially since I was dining with a few friends from class as well.

I might break my bank if I keep going here for lunch, but it is so healthy and convenient!