Seafood is playing a central role in a line of new refrigerated “Power Meals” from Wegmans Food Markets, a 92-store grocery chain in Rochester, New York.
The Power Meals, which range from USD 8 to USD 15 (EUR 7.48 to 14.02) each, include: Kung Pao shrimp with rice and vegetables; King salmon tataki with organic super greens, organic red green, edamame and vegetables; Tuna tataki with cooked red quinoa, organic super greens, soybeans and vegetables; Black pepper salmon with vegetables, rice and sake wine; Tuna poke with organic red quinoa, organic super greens, soybeans and other ingredients; and ceviche with shrimp, pistachios, vegetables, cooked organic red quinoa and other ingredients.
Only two of the first eight meals in the line, sold in the Market Café areas of select stores, do not feature seafood. The meals feature 600 calories or less, 25 grams or more of protein, at least five grams of fiber; under 1,000 mg of sodium, less than 10 grams of added sugar and at least one cup of vegetables.
The Power Meals are designed to “provide a balance of nutrients that will keep you satisfied and full of energy until the next meal,” Wegmans said in a statement.
“We’ve learned a lot in recent years about how nutrients like protein and fiber can help people feel satisfied longer, so they’re less tempted to make choices which don’t align with their health goals,” says Wegmans nutritionist Kirby Branciforte. “We also know what many people struggle with in terms of putting together well-balanced meals. So we created the guidelines for Power Meals for the chefs to follow in order to make it easier for folks.”
