In keeping with the Food Cooperative mission of educating their owners, customers, and greater community about products and lifestyle choices that promote health and environmental responsibility, Deep Roots publishes a monthly newsletter. During my six year stay in Greensboro, I contributed feature articles as well as whole foods profiles and recipes.  This article illuminates the plight of finding healthy, conscious eating spots among the infiltration of fast food joints and gas station fare while traveling along US highways and offers alternative solutions, web links, and suggested reading.