I Wouldn't Trade Joe for Anything!!

Going to school at Foggy Bottom means slim pickings for lunch. Between J Street fast food and the overpriced FoBoGro, Trader Joe's emerges as a shining beacon.

Hop on the bike, ride a few blocks, and arrive at food heaven. Trader Joe's frozen section features quite a selection of Indian food, and I recently tried the Paneer Tika Masala with Spinach Basmati Rice.

For only $2.99, I got a perfect sized portion of Indian food (disclaimer: I eat like a bird) that was piping hot after just 2 minutes of quality time with the campus microwave. It was quite flavorful, and probably on par (if not better) than anything Rona and I have tasted at home.

BUT (and this is a big BUT), this meal is worth its weight in salt. A quick look at the nutritional value (or lack thereof) reveals that this meal should probably be sold in the Heart Attack aisle.

Bottom line: First line of defense: pack lunch from home. Plan B: keep a stash of granola bars in your locker. Plan C/worst case scenario, go to Trader Joe's. You might be inspired. And a little salt hasn't killed anyone, right?