Cheating On The Farmers' Market

Seasonal, fresh, local food is the way we SHOULD all be eating. But let's be real. It takes a lot of work and prep to eat the way we should, and being a farmers market freak is frankly not always in the cards. Guru Girls cheat, too. We just know how to cheat healthier. So we're going to start reviewing Guru Girls approved food products for when you have a weak moment and need to gobble a go-to prepared food. If you have a product you'd like us to check out for approval, please email us here.

But first, here's a few Gu-Rules to live by:

• The key is real ingredients, minimally processed, no artificial sugars and none of that soy crap.
• Avoid anything that says "fat free," "lite," "diet" or "sugar free." 
• Eat this stuff only in moderation, meaning seldom, meaning not even once a week.
• Run from anything that says "Lean Cuisine," "Healthy Choice," or "Weight Watchers."
• Don't eat anything that requires a microwave.

And now the moment you've been waiting for—our first approved food from a box. Drum roll please.

WHOLE FOODS 365 FROZEN PIZZA, FOUR CHEESE:
Making your own pizza is pretty easy. But if you're gonna eat a frozen pizza, Whole Foods 365 is the one you should eat. It's a pretty decent option when you're having a no-strings-attached quickie with the frozen foods section. And at 4 bucks and some change it sure beats ordering delivery.

Get the plain cheese kind and add your own toppings, preferably veggies like onions, peppers or mushrooms. For the best pizza taste, place it directly on the oven rack. If you like it extra crispy, cook it for a little longer than the box recommends. Now this is not a personal sized pizza, so no, you do not have permission to wolf down the entire pizza by yourself. Split it with someone else, or save 1/2 - 3/4 of the pie to eat another day.

Then toss a simple salad to help fill you up and pour yourself a glass of red wine to wash down the guilt, cheater.