Healthy Eating on the Go

We all know it’s easy to ditch a diet or not eat healthy in general while traveling for business or leisure. But you can maintain a healthy regimen during your travels by simply keeping healthy food choices on hand and planning ahead.

Here Are Some Ways to Eat Healthy While You’re on the Go:

• Stick to drinking water and unsweetened tea during your trip versus sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages. If you’re taking a flight, bring anempty, reusable water bottle you can fill in the terminal once you’re past TSA.
• Get to the airport earlier and have a healthy sit-down meal instead of waiting for in-flight meal options, which can be high in sodium.
• Pack your own meal if you don’t have time for a pre-flight meal, and stock up on fresh salads and vegetable packs that come with low-fat dips. Homemade sandwiches are also a great travel option.
• Bring dry foods that won’t easily leak or get smashed in your bag like nuts, protein bars and firm fruit, such as apples.
• Avoid fast-food restaurants and wherever you decide to eat, focus on meals that incorporate healthy components, like fresh vegetables and lean proteins.
• Stock your hotel room with bottled water, fresh fruit and healthy snacks. If the hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, choose something with high fiber and protein like whole grain toast with peanut butter, which will give you instant energy and keep you feeling full longer.