EATING ON-THE-GO: 28 ideas + tips for eating whole foods while traveling
EATING ON-THE-GO
Eating on-the-go can be a challenge, especially if you are seeking whole foods, following a specific diet, or navigating dietary restrictions.
Here are 28 tips and tricks for how to honor your body while traveling.
Remember that you don't have to be "perfect"—food is meant to be enjoyed!
SNACK & MEAL IDEAS FOR TRAVEL
*can be found at gas stations
avocados or guacamole cups
great with sweet potato chips
raw veggies
carrots, celery, peppers, broccoli, etc
fresh fruit*
apples, pears, bananas, citrus, etc
dried fruit*
dates, pineapple, mango, figs, etc
applesauce cups
great with granola
nuts & seeds*
almonds, pepitas, pistachios, etc
nut butter
with fruit, crackers, or by spoonful
trail mix*
buy or create your own
clean energy bars*
Lärabars are great
granola
eat dry or with applesauce or yogurt
instant oatmeal
add hot water from gas station or hotel
rice cakes or plantain chips
great with nut butter or hummus
crackers & salty snacks*
ideally with olive or avocado oil
seaweed snacks
great with hummus
jerky/meat sticks*
watch for gluten if GF
canned salmon, sardines, or oysters
great with crackers or chips
olives
closable jar is best for storage
hummus
savory or chocolate
clean deli meat
ham, turkey, sausage, etc
cheese*
sticks or slices
yogurt cups*
freeze or keep cool
hard-boiled eggs*
buy or cook yourself
smoothie
make ahead and/or freeze
green juice*
check for sugar
GENERAL TIPS
Grab silverware, napkins, condiments, salt & pepper from gas stations.
Pack tea bags & brew with hot water from gas station or hotel.
Seek out a grocery store at your stops or destination.
Freeze water bottles to use as ice packs in cooler (and drink when thawed).
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