Summer time can mean a lot of traveling and time in the car for a lot of people. But, that shouldn't deter you from maintaining a healthy diet and staying on track with your health and wellness goals. Keep these on-the-go tips in your mind for your next road trip or travel day!
- Healthy food stash
- Keeping single serving snacks in your bag or in your desk at work
- Keep single serving snacks within reach at home
- Almonds, low-sugar protein bars, beef/turkey jerky, trail mix
- Make breakfast at night
- Breakfast helps provide you with the calories and nutrients you need to get through the day
- Make a large batch of oatmeal or egg casserole on the weekend and reheat throughout the week for quick, nutritious breakfasts
- Limit Distractions
- Carve out time for eating during the day, even if it is just a few minutes
- Be mindful while you are eating rather than trying to multitasking
- Make a Balanced Plate
- Try to fill at least half of your plate with fruits and vegetables, even when eating out or on-the-go
- Be Cautious of Healthy Options while dining out
- Research menus ahead of time so you have an idea of healthy choices that are available
Healthy Road Trip Snacks
When searching for healthy road trip snacks, aim for products that have at least 3 grams of fiber or 3 grams of protein per serving.
- Pistachios
- One of the lowest calorie and lowest on fat nuts available
- Have 3 times the amount of protein and fiber that in potato chips
- 90% of the fat in pistachios in unsaturated fat (the good kind)
- Dried Fruit
- This is another snack that is packed with fiber
- Be sure that the dried fruit you purchased without any added sugar
- Try making a homemade trail mix with nuts and dried fruit for a filling, healthy road trip snack
- Protein
- Having protein-packed snacks help promote satiety and will keep you full
- Some examples of road trip-friendly protein packed snacks include beef jerkey and hard boiled eggs
- For those of you that may be vegetarian, some great protein snacks for you are hummus and veggies or sunflower seeds
- Hydration
- On of the most important things to do on the road is stay hydrated! Sometimes when you feel hungry, you may actually just be dehydrated, so try drinking first before indulging in a snack
- Be sure to stock up on drinks that are free of added sugars
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