Planning before leaving for the trip about what to do and how to do will make it easier for you whether you are traveling by plane, by bus, by train, or by all three. When you are eating to stay healthy while traveling it is essential to choose between food that is a big no-no and which is important to have. What kind of food you will need and how much you will need while traveling should be kept in mind accordingly.
Long flights or car trips mean sitting stuck on your seat and leads to boredom and cravings for unhealthy food items. This type of cravings can be avoided by drinking pure refreshing water which keeps you full and hydrated while traveling. If you don’t want to do a lot of things to stay healthy while traveling you can follow your normal eating routine as much as possible and try to keep yourself full while traveling.
Some simple tips for eating healthy while traveling will be helpful for you to keep yourself happy and energized in different situations.
1. In the car
It always happens.. by the time you hit the road, everyone in the car becomes hungry and tarts searching for junk. Instead, you can pack some healthy and mess-free meals in air-tight containers which keep them fresh and you can also bring coolers along. Here is some food you can eat while traveling:
Hard-boiled eggs
Greek Yogurt
Sandwiches
Sliced fruits like lemon and berries
Hummus cups
A small bowl of oatmeal
Tea or coffee
Whole grain snack bars
Dried fruits
2. On the Plane
If you want to stay healthy with your eating goals advance planning is most necessary while traveling. Now days mostly flights do not provide food or provide junk at expensive rates.
Instead of spending on such salty food items, you can it vegan while traveling and drink a good amount of water which prevents dehydration, fatigue, and overeating. Here are some alternatives which you can consider while traveling on a plane:
Rice cakes and almond butter
Hummus cups
Peanut butter and whole wheat bread
Sliced tomato, pepper & cucumber with whole wheat pita
Homemade trail mix
Whole fruits ( banana, apple, berries)
Cut vegetables( cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, carrots)
Non fat yogurt
Snack bars
3. At Hotel
You can search for the hotels that offer microwave and mini-fridge in rooms so that you can store anything you have purchased by which you can promote healthy eating with your own food as well as you can save money instead of spending it on expensive hotel food. You can also search for a nearby grocery store and markets so that you can buy some fruits, vegetables, and other healthy eatables. Here are some alternatives which you can consider:
Easy to prepare food packets
Whole Fruits
Cut vegetables
Whole grain cereals
Bread
Milk
Pre-made salad
Brown paper bags and popcorn kernels to pop up in the microwave
Poached eggs
You can also bring your favorite tea bags and other essential supplements which make you happy and calm while traveling. Do not forget to take your own mug and water bottle throughout the trip so that you can avoid unhealthy plastic items and also saves natural
beauty.
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