Before you even leave home, make sure you have water and an extra water bottle packed. Hydrating during travel, especially air travel, is very important. Pack an insulated bag with some healthy snack options to prevent hunger and stay well fueled. This makes for grabbing a less than optimal snack along the way less likely. Pack items such as:
- Portions of peanut butter and graham crackers or a bagel
- Portion pack oatmeal or fig cookies and purchase milk
- Fresh fruit that is washed and individual yogurt containers
- A mixture of dried fruit, nuts and cereal
- Sports drinks, fruit juice or water
- Chocolate or vanilla pudding with raisins or dried apricots
- Small muffins with Singles cheese slices
When dining out, here are a few ways to make healthy choices in restaurants:
- Order or ask for extra vegetables; choose salads and extra veggie toppings on pasta, pizza and sandwiches
- Order milk, white or chocolate, instead of pop
- Drink plenty of water
- Don’t order the same thing twice – go for sandwiches once, pasta once, steak once, pizza once, etc
- Order simple cereal and toast or eggs for breakfast instead of a full, heavy breakfast. Save the big breakfasts for your days off.