Hitting the road with the family can be a great way to relax and reconnect. But with travel comes temptation — fast food, dining out and snacking during the day. And because U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show more than half of American adults are overweight or obese, it's more important than ever to watch your diet while you travel. And you can stick to healthy eating routines no matter where you are. Try these tips for a healthier travel experience.
In-the-Car Snacking
Snacking while you're driving on long trips helps to stave off hunger and pass the time. Instead of stopping for soft drinks and empty-calorie snacks, plan ahead and pack a cooler with these low-fat substitutions:
Slice up your family's favorite vegetables for nutritious finger-food snacking. Pack sandwich bags with carrot and celery sticks and cucumber rounds with individual cups of ranch dressing for dipping.
Fresh fruit chilled in the cooler also can be a refreshing treat. Grapes are a perfect travel snack because they're not messy and are easy to eat. Bananas and apples are also good, but make sure to pack them whole so they stay fresh. Avoid pulpy citrus fruits — the juice and rinds are messy and the high acid content can cause stomach upset.
Trail mix is terrific anywhere! Mix up your own, using nuts, pretzels, raisins and candy-covered chocolates, for a sweet-and-salty energy booster.
Remember that hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chilled, make a high-protein, between-meal snack.
Pretzels and low-fat potato chips or crisps, such as Reduced Fat Pringles®, which come in Snack Stacks® and King Can sizes, are a healthy alternative to higher-fat snacks.
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