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[jillybean1226]

Ok, I realize that it's important to learn how to eat healthy on our own, but if JC makes their money from their food, then maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to try two things: have better "travel foods" and learn to create meals that keep up with the foodie generation--i.e.: have items that are a little more creative and international. There are a ton of cooking shows on tv that have recipes that are healthy and tasty, and I don't see why that can't be offered on our program. If you have more variety, I think it would just encourage people to be fearless when it comes to cooking healthy and lean instead of eating the same old things and getting tired of them and later falling off the wagon. Having more options IS actually cost effective from a sales point of view because people will be eager to try, and stay on longer, the meals that are tasty, portioned correctly, and healthy. Having items that show no inventiveness just makes us want to toss it all in the trash and try to think up cheaper ways to substitute menu items!

Secondly: the "travel foods" are sad. Really sad. Pretty much all we're offered is tuna and chicken salad. Really? Must that be the only food other than green salads/raw veggies that we can eat when we're on the go and away from a microwave? It's my contention that a special line of JC foods could be created to keep up with our mobile society. Maybe call it Jenny on the Go. It would very closely resemble MRE's (meals ready to eat-made for the military and campers) with a self-enclosed heating packet if needed. When I'm on the go, sometimes I intend to come home but something comes up & I'm out longer than I expected--wouldn't it be great to have a JC meal with you that doesn't need a microwave? How about encouraging us to go out and hike or walk or ride bikes or do any number of healthy outdoor activities but give us something better than tuna or chicken salad to eat? Personally I would probably not feel too well with either of those on my stomach if I was out doing something physical. What about people who travel for work? Wouldn't it be nice to have something you don't need a cooler or a microwave for that is better than the salad kits? We want to have our Jenny food with us to stay on course, but the options we have are meager at best.

I think it certainly should be something the meal creators and JC dieticians should look into. My two cents.

[allig1227]

I agree.. need more options, keep the foods that sell the most and step up the flavors. We pay a lot of $$, and I am sick of the same foods.