Eating Healthy On The Go

During the holiday season there is a lot of travel going on. Whether friends and family are coming to you, or you are going to them, it is important to try not to fall into a slump.

Many people tend to either forget to eat or look at the time and think they need to eat even if they are not hungry. There are many barriers that come to eating when traveling. Whether you are taking a long road trip or catching a flight, there are ways to break through these barriers.

1. You know where you are traveling to - before you leave, find what food options you have so you can plan on what you need to bring and if it is a smart decision to stop at the restaurants on the way.
2. Say no to airport food - you are allowed to bring dry food through security, so eat before you leave the house to prevent the airport food temptation, have a protein bar on your flight, and find a healthy food alternative once you land in your destination.
3. Don’t leave your house on an empty stomach - eat a balanced meal before you leave, including protein, carbs, and healthy fats.
4. Taking a road trip? Pack a “snackle box” (a take on tackle boxes for fishing) and fill it with nuts, protein bars, veggies & hummus, and fresh fruit. That way, you have healthy options with you. You will also get to your destination faster if you don’t stop for food!
5. If you need to stop to get gas, there are decent, healthier options that almost every gas station carries, like beef jerky, protein bars, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, string cheese and trail mix. Just avoid the chips and candy aisles when you go in.

It is very easy for us to fall into an “I’ll do better tomorrow” mindset when traveling and some will even say “holidays are my cheat days”. While it is important to enjoy the traditional holiday meals, you need to balance them out with healthy options when traveling.