Top 5 Road Trip Treats

This past month I have been on the road quite a bit from Ohio to North Carolina, Pennsylvania and soon to be Tennessee. As much as I like to prepare and eat real food (as opposed to processed or packaged), I know realistically it won’t happen all of the time. It can be easy to let a road trip or plane ride sabotage success, but pitfalls (or in this case pitstops ) can be avoided with a little planning and the right mindset.

1.     Nuts: I prefer almonds. Nuts are a great source of healthy fats, which also provide a sense of satiety. To keep me from going over board I pre-portion them out in zipblock bags or buy the single serving size at the convenience store. Nuts provide that “munch and crunch” feeling – I am a picker so I love to be able to eat a little bit at a time.

2.     Fruit: My go-to travel fruits are apples – especially this time of year!  Apples are lower in sugar compared to some other fruits and again, are easy to eat.  Although apples might be hard to find in local convenient stores, there are often roadside stands or apple orchards on the way if you are traveling via car. Take an extra few minutes and stock up on these nutrient dense powerhouses’.

3.     Beef Jerky: Loaded with protein and not in calories, Jerky is a great portable option for increasing your daily protein intake while en route.  Just be sure to check the sodium content, as some of them are high. The other great thing about beef jerky is that there are a variety of flavors, sizes, and textures. My recent favorite is sweet n spicy.

4.     Protein Bars: For convenience, feasibility, and a good nutrient profile, I like Think Thin Bars. Taste like a dessert, but they don’t make me feel like I ate one!

5.     Coffee: Let’s face it, I am a caffeine addict and when on the road I gravitate towards it!  I prefer coffee over diet soda, coffee doesn’t get me bloated.  Nothing is worse than feeling that while sitting in the middle seat of a plane!

I hope this list helped you out some! I hope these few ideas provided an idea of how to incorporate some healthy options while on the go. Got some more ideas? Please email me or send me a tweet!

Safe Travels!

Until next week,

Kelley