Yes, you can buy GUILT-FREE food at petrol stations

IT’S a familiar dilemma — what meal do you buy when you’re in a rush but don’t want a complete diet disaster?

Grabbing a snack from the corner shop is never going to be the healthiest option, but it’s still possible to hunt down something that will provide a decent amount of nutrients.

‘Some of the better options you’ll find include a bag of (preferably unsalted) peanuts, or an egg, chicken or tuna sandwich,’ says registered dietitian Helen Bond. But there are some surprising saviours to be found too — from milkshakes to instant noodles. Here ANGELA DOWDEN provides a guide to picking the best of a bad bunch . . .