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Quick Bites

Spring 2014

Looking for a quick bite while on vacation? Why not grab something fast and easy at one of these eateries to enjoy delicous and even healthy food when you are in a hurry.

You know the feeling. Your stomach is growling and you need something quick and easy to hold you over. Think twice before reaching for the chips and candy bars. Whole Foods provides great ideas for quick easy snacks that will not only satisfy but also give you the healthy energy your body craves. Fruits and vegtables are full of nutrients and vitamins that give the perfect energy boost, but they tend to get a bad rep for being boring and tasting "too healthy". Rather than chomping down on a head of broccoli, grab some hummus and dip your favorite veggies in them.

If you're in the mood for something sweet, you can always go for the time old classic of apples and peanut putter. If fruits and vegtables aren't your thing, try yogurt with granola, trail mix, a smoothie, kale chips or dried fruit. The best part about these snack suggestions is that they are easy to pack in your bag for lunch, school or theme park line.

Come to Dairy Queen® located at 6321 International Drive to try their hot and fresh Original Four Piece Chicken Strip Basket with a refreshing Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothie. For dessert, indulge in their famous Blizzard treat: ice cream blended with your favorite ingredients. Keeping on a budget for this particular vacation? Try their $5 Buck Lunch. Either chicken strips or a hot dog with fries, a drink and a sundae- all just for $5!

Bacon makes everything better! Did you know A&W was the first restaurant to ever put bacon on a cheeseburger? A&W makes their Original Bacon Double Cheeseburger just right- starting with a full 1/3 pound of 100% U.S Beef patties, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy hickory-smoked bacon, and piled high with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles, all on a lightly butter-tossed bun. Try it with their curiously delicious, real Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds and big frosted mug of their famous made-fresh Root Beer oor Root Beer Float. Stop by The Florida Mall, Old Town, Orlando Premium Outlets- Vineland Ave. or Seminole Towne Center A&W locations for this all American meal.

Panera cares about the simple things: freshly baked breads, attention to detail, a wam place to gather and local neighborhoods. That's why at Panera Bread bakery cafes, bakers spend their nights baking bread before they open their doors each morning. This overnight effort ensures that everything from your morning bagel to your late afternon sandwich was baked fresh, that same day. If you're on the go and in a hurry, they have eight-drive thru locations located throughout central Florida in Apopka, Celebration, Disney area, Lake Nona, across from SeaWorld, on Semoran by the airport, Windermere and Winter Park. Live Consciously. Eat Deliciously.