7-Eleven is attempting to appeal to millennials and cash in on the healthy food and drink trends by selling cold-pressed kale juice alongside its current selection of fried nacho cheese nuggets and flavored hot dogs.

Health-conscious consumers can now buy what the convenience store chain calls "nutritionally balanced" options when they are on their way to or from the gym.

The items will be sold under the eponymous brand Tony Horton Kitchen of popular fitness guru Tony Horton. They include two salads, such as the spicy quinoa salad, two wraps, sandwiches and four flavors of cold-pressed juices.

Sandwiches and wraps will range from $4.75 to $6.50. The healthier options will have an average of 360 calories and loaded with protein and fiber.

The healthy alternatives will be tested in about 104 Los Angeles-based 7-Elevens, and if successful, Tony Horton Kitchen products will expand to North California before extending nationwide.

"We can provide a convenient way for healthy and fitness-oriented consumers to fuel their daily lives," says Raja Doddala, senior director for innovation at 7-Eleven.

The convenience store chain has seen a 30 percent profit increase over the past year from fresh produce. The health and wellness industry is worth about $50 billion in the U.S. According to data from Doddala, healthy food options are the second most requested product on social media.

Those who resort to 7-Eleven for a quick snack might think twice about their selection. Only time will tell if people will actually trust 7-Eleven's healthy options. But as long as they don't touch the slurpies, we think everything should be ok.

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