When traveling on the road it can be hard to eat healthy all the time, especially with dining options. However, with a little planning, you can make sure that you have food options and snacks for you to keep on track.
In today’s blog, I look a few food choices to consider eating to keep you on track while you are traveling on the road.
Fresh fruit
Fruits like bananas, apples, pears, kiwis, apricots and peaches can all be washed and tucked away in a backpack or travel bag. When you need a quick nutrition boost, they are ready for you! The best part about fruit that you can portion out your servings ahead of time and pack them and they can last for up to a week.
Low-fat cheese
Cheese is high in protein, which will help keep you feeling full. As well, most cheeses contain little to no carbohydrates and thus rate very low on the glycemic index. Cheddar cheese is a good choice, as it contains just 0.4 grams of carbohydrate per ounce; mozzarella cheese is also good for people with diabetes, as it contains 0.9 grams of carbohydrate per ounce.
Fresh vegetables
Veggies are also an incredibly healthy and easy-to-pack option. Carrot and celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, and cucumber can all be washed and packed away in an insulated bag.
Popcorn
When air-popped and eaten plain (skip the oil, butter, and salt!), popcorn is a healthy whole-grain food that is low in calories and high in fiber. High-fiber foods take more time to digest than non-fibrous foods, so they keep you fuller longer.
Nuts and seeds
One of the easiest pack-and-go snacks is a container or baggie of nuts and seeds. They are high in fibre and filled with nutrients, including vitamins B and E, zinc, calcium, and magnesium.
Finally, as with everything please make sure as with all nutrition to please consult a doctor or registered dietician before you travel to make sure that all information you get is up to and right for you and your diet. Again just because you are traveling does not mean you have to skip eating healthy.