How to eat and drink healthily when travelling

Maintaining a healthy diet while travelling is not the world’s easiest thing to do. Not only is your access to food restricted by what is available around you, but also the temptations to snack and eat junk food are enhanced when you hit the road. The good news is that eating and drinking healthily isn’t impossible – you just need to keep these tips and tricks in mind the next time you hit the road.

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Packing healthier options with you

The most obvious way to avoid indulging in bad snacks and drinks is by packing healthier options with you. If you have healthy food with you, you naturally won’t feel the need to spend money and end up making bad choices. So, instead of being forced to buy a chocolate bar from the gas station with a limited selection, you can simply reach in your bag and eat something healthier.

Of course, since you are travelling, you can’t bring whatever you want with you. But plenty of options could work, some even if you have to get through the airport security. Nuts and dried fruit are a great choice – just avoid chocolate covered fruit! Fruit in general can work. Apples, bananas and oranges won’t go bad in a few hours in a bag. You could also make a few sandwiches. Avoid them getting soggy by opting for mustard instead of mayo or butter. Turkey slices in between and you have a solid sandwich on the go.

In terms of drinks, pack a few water bottles with you and if you’d rather have a bit of flavour, just slip a slice of lemon or strawberry inside the water bottle. You could also opt for a fruit drink, but be careful with the sugar content as many so-called health drinks can pack a bunch of sugar in them. If eating is out of the equation during travel, consider a protein shake to keep you going.

Buy smart at during travel

You might not be able to pack a lot of stuff with you or air travel might pose problems for your journey. You don’t have to just rely on packed goods in order to stay healthy – it is possible to buy healthy foods and drinks at your destination and on the road.

When shopping at the airport or station (gas, bus or train), try to consider the above food choices as your go to items. Purchase turkey or chicken sandwiches, look for nut and fruit mixes with no added chocolate or sugar and skip the sugary beverages for water. Yogurt can be a great option, especially when soothing an upset stomach and opt for salads whenever possible. Just remember to have the dressing on the side to avoid those sneaky calories.