Need ideas how to eat during...

maryannmiclat

Ok, so here's what's up... I will be making a big move across country next month and I was wondering if any of ya'll have tips on how to eat healthy while spending most of my day on the road. It will be hard for me to pack a cooler considering my car is super tiny and going to be jam packed with household stuff. And you know those gas stations do not offer anything healthy unless there is a Subway inside.

Goal_Seeker_1988

An easy purse stuffer snack would be nuts, raisins, dried fruits and such. Great for the little snacks to tie you over until you find a healthy pit stop. LOL.

emadigan

Stop at grocery stores if you can. You can get healthy snacks like a single yogurt, get lunch meat from the deli (just ask for a few slices), and they often have salad bars.

mlh612

mixed nuts, homemade trail mix, dried fruits, protein bars....

Setof2Keys

When you stop, try to stop off at grocery stores instead. Most cities have one near the freeway. Plus remember to get out and stretch and get some squats and maybe some jumping jacks in. On the road everyone is trying to move around a bit so no one will really care.

Success41

Subway...Keep a log and pen with you, try and stay within your calories. In cali all of our food chains have to list calories on the order boards which is great! Happy Trails and Safe Travels

ddecarr

Grocery stores are a great idea, single serve pouches of tuna, salmon, salads. I buy a bottle of dressing even if I only use it that meal and have to throw it away. And I hate to say it but yes....McD's and Wendys have some decent grilled chicken salads that are fairly healthy if you choose the right dressing (These are my last resort but its better to eat than to starve and overeat)

kimmerroze

Ok, so here's what's up... I will be making a big move across country next month and I was wondering if any of ya'll have tips on how to eat healthy while spending most of my day on the road. It will be hard for me to pack a cooler considering my car is super tiny and going to be jam packed with household stuff. And you know those gas stations do not offer anything healthy unless there is a Subway inside.

Gas stations do offer some healthy options..

String cheese, meat slices, jerkey, bagles, hotdogs (without the bun)

yes all of these are a little higher in sodium but they are better than nothing..

But my car staples for road trips are apples, and nuts and trail mix. I also like dried fruit (bananas in particular) bagles with low fat creamcheese etc.. just be creative. there are healthy options.

amewha

I try to buy the big bags of pre-cut veggies (Broccoli, Cauliflower, carrots) at a grocery store as well as a small bag of beef jerky or two. The bag of veggies gives me something to mindlessly snack on as I drive (used to be bags of chips) no dips required.

maemiller

Heres an article i got from my fitness magazine


Fly-By Eating
03/09/2011 12:05 PM
I'm a commercial pilot and I'm on the road every week. Eating healthy in airports is almost impossible and carrying enough healthy food for three to four days isn't any easier. I carry power bars as a back up but that doesn't cut it as a meal plan. Any suggestions?–Kevin

Kevin,
Thanks for the email. I can relate: I'm in the air weekly as a passenger, and eating on the road can be quite difficult. It is always a good idea to travel with an eating survival kit that includes non- perishable protein and carbohydrate-containing foods:
Foods with protein:
• Jerky
• Packets of tuna, chicken, or salmon. No can opener required!
• Roasted soy nuts
• Nuts and seeds
• Small containers of nut butter–club stores sell these in bulk
• Small cans of bean dip. Many have a pop-top for easy opening
Carbohydrate-containing foods:
• Packets of oatmeal
• Cereal: Prepackaged or in a plastic bag or container
• Homemade trail mix. It's cheap and you can add whatever you want. I like nuts, dried fruit, cereal, mini pretzels, and mini crackers
Other items:
• Beans and rice or bean pasta in a cup. Just add hot water, which you can get at any beverage station in any airport.
• Dried vegetables and dried fruit–crunchy, healthy, and light!
• If you're concerned about meeting your protein needs, consider carrying individual packets of protein isolate, which you can mix with water or juice
Bring these items, and fill in where needed with some perishable foods that are commonly available in airports. For example:
• Yogurt
• Milk
• Prepackaged smoothies
• Vegetable soups
• Mini vegetable trays, which often include celery, carrots and a dip of some kind
• Fresh fruit
• Salads
• Turkey or ham sandwiches
• Vegetable sandwiches
• Sushi
• Edamame
• Hummus
• Hard-boiled eggs

calikimi

I'm driving across country next month too! From Boston to San Francisco, I was going to ask the same thing, so thanks for asking for me!

Quetts

If you go to Yahoo! Health, they will give you low calorie ( and extremely tasty ) DIY snack pack ideas. My suggestion is dried fruits ( like prunes, bananas, cherries, and etc.), chocolate FLAVORED chips ( less calories, I believe ), and pretty much any kind of nut you want ( if you even like nuts ).
Just mix 'em all up in a snack bag and stick it in your purse. Gas stations will have vitamin water ( don't drink soda- really dehydrating ) or just regular bottled water .
When my family moved across the US, I did this and even though I was sedentary most of the day, I still lost 3 pounds!

maryannmiclat

Thanks for the ideas everyone!

maryannmiclat

I'm driving across country next month too! From Boston to San Francisco, I was going to ask the same thing, so thanks for asking for me!

Good luck on your trip! I will be driving to Los Angeles from East Texas (So not totally across country like you)

maryannmiclat

Heres an article i got from my fitness magazine


Fly-By Eating
03/09/2011 12:05 PM
I'm a commercial pilot and I'm on the road every week. Eating healthy in airports is almost impossible and carrying enough healthy food for three to four days isn't any easier. I carry power bars as a back up but that doesn't cut it as a meal plan. Any suggestions?–Kevin

Kevin,
Thanks for the email. I can relate: I'm in the air weekly as a passenger, and eating on the road can be quite difficult. It is always a good idea to travel with an eating survival kit that includes non- perishable protein and carbohydrate-containing foods:
Foods with protein:
• Jerky
• Packets of tuna, chicken, or salmon. No can opener required!
• Roasted soy nuts
• Nuts and seeds
• Small containers of nut butter–club stores sell these in bulk
• Small cans of bean dip. Many have a pop-top for easy opening
Carbohydrate-containing foods:
• Packets of oatmeal
• Cereal: Prepackaged or in a plastic bag or container
• Homemade trail mix. It's cheap and you can add whatever you want. I like nuts, dried fruit, cereal, mini pretzels, and mini crackers
Other items:
• Beans and rice or bean pasta in a cup. Just add hot water, which you can get at any beverage station in any airport.
• Dried vegetables and dried fruit–crunchy, healthy, and light!
• If you're concerned about meeting your protein needs, consider carrying individual packets of protein isolate, which you can mix with water or juice
Bring these items, and fill in where needed with some perishable foods that are commonly available in airports. For example:
• Yogurt
• Milk
• Prepackaged smoothies
• Vegetable soups
• Mini vegetable trays, which often include celery, carrots and a dip of some kind
• Fresh fruit
• Salads
• Turkey or ham sandwiches
• Vegetable sandwiches
• Sushi
• Edamame
• Hummus
• Hard-boiled eggs

Great tips, thanks for sharing. I never thought about packs of tuna.

calikimi

I'm driving across country next month too! From Boston to San Francisco, I was going to ask the same thing, so thanks for asking for me!

Good luck on your trip! I will be driving to Los Angeles from East Texas (So not totally across country like you)

Good luck on yours too!