Healthy Road Trip Food?

Tennessee has some stunning places to visit. Are you going to East, Middle or West Tennessee?
The state parks in any of the places are fabulous.
Go to www.tn.gov/environment/parks/ and see what each park has going on where you are headed

As for Road Trip Food - We eat at Logan's Roadhouse a lot and I get something from the Health Nut Menu
Ruby Tuesdays also has some good options
Genghis Grill - pretty good choices there as well


If you do have to stop for fast food, McDonald's Grilled Bacon Ranch Salad is great - but ask for the Balsamic Vinagrette Dressing
Wendys - The Spicy Chicken Ceasar Salad (ask for Grilled Chicken instead) and then a small chili or 1/2 plain baked potato
Sonic - Grilled Chicken Wrap
And then of course Subway - turkey sandwich on regular Italian with all veggies and spicy mustard!

Hey, Kalamazoo girl!! Sorry I get all excited when I run into Michigan people since i moved to Arkansas lol I'm from Hartford

Okay, so, snackage....I recommend bringing a cooler and packing fruits, veggies, sandwiches...anything healthy that you would normally eat that doesn't need to be heated up. The last time we took a run to Michigan we packed up a cooler to save money and it was a lot healthier too.

Unfortunately I can't offer suggestions on where to stop because you're going in a direction I haven't been. But best of luck to you, be safe, and have fun!!

I always pack snacks when I travel : ) My favorites that don't need refrigeration are: raw almonds, all raw nuts/seeds, unsweetened dried fruits, pre-made almond butter sandwiches, Luna Protein bars, unsweetened oatmeal packets (just add hot water), & all fresh fruits (bananas are great) and veggies! I have a tough time portioning trail mix so I tend to avoid that. If you have a cooler, cheese sticks & hard boiled eggs are also great. Hope this helps!

Definitely look up some bbq and soul food places to stop by when you're there. We found some good ones in NC but I have no idea what the names were. Not the healthiest food but it's stuff I can't get in the Boston area (especially good sweet tea and hush puppies).

For on the go snacks, anything that doesn't need refrigeration is easiest. We usually bring fruits and veggies (especially cut up ones), protein bars, homemade healthy breads/bars/muffins/granola/etc. There's a book called The Homemade Pantry that has good recipes for snack stuff (like healthy pop tarts). If you're staying in a place with a microwave and you have a cooler, your options open up. I make homemade hot pockets, artisan bread (need a cooler for cheese, no cooler for jam), homemade pizza (makes a good snack on the first leg of the trip even if you don't have a fridge/cooler/microwave later). Dried fruits and nuts travel really well. Hard boiled eggs (again, either for a few hours of the first part of the trip or if you have a cooler). A loaf of bread and a jar of almond butter (and/or jam).

I pack nuts, in 1/4 cup portions in baggies. With apples, bananas, kale chips, beef jerky and water.

Burger King has a veggie burger and Wendys has a few good salads. If you ever see a QT (quick stop) they have some healthy options.

Have fun!

I wish I knew some super cool places to stop through, but I can give you some healthy snack suggestions, so i'm good for somethin! Hehe.

Lets see..

Nuts
Fruit--Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Plums, Tangerines, Kiwis, Grapes
Pop Chips
Snap Pea Crisps
Energy Bars/granola bars
Beef Jerky (just watch the sodium)
Dry Cereal
Cherry Tomatoes
Edamame

Also--can you guys take a small cooler with the ice packs?

If so, you could do..

Cheese sticks (string cheese or colby jack)
Celery w/ peanut butter
Carrots
Lunch Meat
Greek Yogurt

Not much--but maybe it helps a little? Have a WONDERFUL honeymoon!!

if i ever go anywhere, im taking you...js

If you end up going to Asheville, go to Tupelo Honey and Chelsea's Teahouse. They both have great salads. I must warn you though, Tupelo has great Southern biscuits and Jam