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Eating Healthy on the Road
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Eating right on the road doesn't have to be so hard. Try these tips to snack smart on
your next trip.
your next trip.
Pack smart.
You're bound to get hungry on the road, so be ready with the right snacks. Fresh apples, oranges, bananas, and dried fruits (such as pineapple) are easy to tote and store. Try nuts such as almonds, peanuts, or pecans and veggies such as carrots, celery with peanut butter, and radishes with dip. With the help of a small cooler, you also can pack string cheese, a small tub of low-fat cottage cheese, and low-fat yogurt.
Remember, it is vacation! So you don't have to abstain completely from a few chocolates, hard candies, or potato chips. Just consider packing decadent items in small portions, such as snack baggies, to help avoid over-snacking.
You're bound to get hungry on the road, so be ready with the right snacks. Fresh apples, oranges, bananas, and dried fruits (such as pineapple) are easy to tote and store. Try nuts such as almonds, peanuts, or pecans and veggies such as carrots, celery with peanut butter, and radishes with dip. With the help of a small cooler, you also can pack string cheese, a small tub of low-fat cottage cheese, and low-fat yogurt.
Remember, it is vacation! So you don't have to abstain completely from a few chocolates, hard candies, or potato chips. Just consider packing decadent items in small portions, such as snack baggies, to help avoid over-snacking.
Stay busy.
When you're on the road, mindless snacking is often the result of an idle mind. So, keep your brain away from food by keeping it busy. Books on tape are a great way to pass the time. If you aren't in the mood for a thrilling mystery, check out some stand-up comedy instead. It's a light and refreshing way to pass the time. If you want something more interactive, those old car games are still fun for adults. Play "Who Am I?" by choosing a famous person and having your car mates guess who you are by asking "yes" or "no" questions.
When you're on the road, mindless snacking is often the result of an idle mind. So, keep your brain away from food by keeping it busy. Books on tape are a great way to pass the time. If you aren't in the mood for a thrilling mystery, check out some stand-up comedy instead. It's a light and refreshing way to pass the time. If you want something more interactive, those old car games are still fun for adults. Play "Who Am I?" by choosing a famous person and having your car mates guess who you are by asking "yes" or "no" questions.
Be picky.
When your snack stash has dwindled and dinnertime is near, the sky-high fast-food signs and billboards can be very persuasive. If you have a healthy option already planned, you're much more likely to drive away full and guilt-free. Before you head out, study your route for possible meal stops. Do some rough estimating on which towns you'll be passing through around lunch and dinner. Then, when you have a few towns selected, use the Internet to find restaurant options. Although it requires some planning, your health—and your taste buds—are worth it.
When your snack stash has dwindled and dinnertime is near, the sky-high fast-food signs and billboards can be very persuasive. If you have a healthy option already planned, you're much more likely to drive away full and guilt-free. Before you head out, study your route for possible meal stops. Do some rough estimating on which towns you'll be passing through around lunch and dinner. Then, when you have a few towns selected, use the Internet to find restaurant options. Although it requires some planning, your health—and your taste buds—are worth it.
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