Ask a Coach: I travel a lot. Any healthy snack ideas for when I'm on the road?
We’ve all found ourselves hungry for a snack but with limited options. Whether you are traveling a lot for work, taking a long road trip or maybe in a shopping mall running errands, you can still stay on track with your healthy eating goals by choosing a healthy snack.
Yes, even gas stations and vending machines have some healthier choices! Go for something with more vitamins or protein, and less sugar and sodium.
Take a look below at some healthy snack ideas to keep in mind for those potentially “unhealthy” situations.
Best snack ideas for gas station:
- String cheese
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Deli turkey or cheese
- Baby carrots
- Jerky
- Piece of fruit (apple, orange, banana)
- Almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, etc.
- Protein bar
-
Nut butter
Best snack ideas for vending machine:
- Nuts
- Trail mix
- Protein bars or granola bars
- Popcorn
- Jerky
- Whole grain snacks such as whole grain crackers or pretzels
- Piece of fruit
- Baked chips
-Expert Coach Sara O.