I couldn't be happier when I got the invite to attend the launch of Family Mart's Fresh n' Lite Meals. These are the newest offering of Family Mart's on the go meals - healthy meals that are accessible, scrumptious, and affordable.
For a working mom like myself, it's a daily challenge to prepare good food, much less count calories. At work, I almost always rely on convenience food since I couldn't not always bring my own packed lunch. The Fresh n' Light meals from Family Mart gives me that good option to easily manage my calorie intake.
According to authoritynutrition.com, I need to be eating about 1000 to 1200 calories per day to loose weight. Let's see how the Fresh n' Lite meal will fare
Fresh n' Lite Meals The Whole Day
For Breakfast
All Fresh n' Lite rice meals are served with brown rice. I usually eat white rice and occasionally, corn rice. I never found brown rice apetizing because of it's texture. When I tasted the Breakfast Beef and Chicken Rice meals, I could not believe this can be coming from fast-food. Brown rice is very high in fiber and low in glycemic index. It has a light coating of sesame mayo and has added bits of kangkong for a more nutritious meal. Between the two, I like the Beef Rice Better only because it's served tapa style while the chicken is more like tocino.
Breakfast Beef Rice | 427 Calories | P150.00
Breakfast Chicken Rice | 520 Calories | P150.00
For Lunch or DinnerCraving for chicken? The Healthy Hainanese Chicken is a better, tastier option. It's served with chili sauce and ginger leek sauce for that spicy boost of flavor. You know I love spice and I enjoyed mixing the two. Another light meal available is the Smoked Fish Rice Meal. You'd get a serving of tinapang bangus and greens for good dose of Vitamin B and K, kangkong, and tomato salsa which is high in vitamin C. And my favorite, The Kimchi Beef Rice. I've always loved kimchi but my husband does not like the smell. I bet this is something he will enjoy barbecue you get the taste of good kimchi, without the smell. The beef is seasoned with sesame oild and it's just so tender, with a good serving size.
Healthy Hainanese Chicken | 173 Calories | P150.00
Smoked Fish Rice Meal | 275 Calories | P150.00
Kimchi Beef Rice | 401 Calories | P175.00
For SnacksWhen you need that extra something in between meals, Veggie Sticks with Hummus Dip is perfect for you. Serves more and sold cheaper than from a known coffee shop, the hummus really makes this snack taste extra special. If you are like me who can't skip meryenda, Fresh n' Lite pasta meals are also available - the Chicken Pomodoro and Spanish Sardine Arabiatta.. Both are spaghetti topped with tomato sauce that's rich in aromatics and seasoning. You can choose to have the protein-rich slices of chicken fillet, ot the light and spicy spanish sardine. I find the later more flavorful.
Veggie Sticks with Hummus Dip | 154 Calories | P75.00
Chicken Pomodoro | 332 Calories | P69.00
Spanish Sardine Arabiatta | 320 Calories | P69.00
For DessertFilipinos would not have a complete meal without dessert. The Classic Taho is more like panacota with a taste of vanilla. The silky soya pudding is so rich in protein, it's a dessert I can enjoy guilt-free.
Classic Taho (Mango Taho also available)| 180 Calories | P55.00
Calorie Counting
Here's two sample full day menu:
Breakfast: Breakfast Beef Rice - 427 Calories Lunch: Healthy Hainanese Chicken - 173 CaloriesDessert: Classic Taho - 180 CaloriesSnacks: Veggie Sticks with Hummus Dip - 154 CaloriesDinner: Kimchi Beef Rice - 401 Calories Total: 1335 CaloriesBreakfast: Breakfast Chicken Rice | 520 Calories Lunch: Spanish Sardine Arabiatta | 320 CaloriesSnacks: Veggie Sticks with Hummus Dip - 154 CaloriesDinner: Smoked Fish Rice Meal | 275 CaloriesTotal: 1269 Calories