How to Eat Healthy While Travaling

It’s that time of year again when school is soon to be out, and we are looking forward to our summer vacations. Whether you are road tripping, camping, hiking, or flying, eating healthy can be a challenge, but with a little planning and preparation it is totally doable! Here are some suggestions for healthy options to pack for your trip. Most of these can be pre-made and stored in a bag or cooler. They are versatile and can be used for either meals or snacks. Also, part of the fun of summer vacation is going out to eat so I have included tips for choosing healthier options from a restaurant menu.

Healthy foods to pack:

Pancakes and sausage (we’ve even taken leftovers hiking)

Egg cups

Hard boiled eggs

Instant oatmeal packs

Breakfast burritos

Egg sandwich on whole wheat English muffin

PBJ on whole wheat bread or tortilla

Meat and cheese tortilla roll-ups

String cheese

Fresh fruit

Yogurt

Trail mix

Nuts

Dried fruit

Granola

Whole grain muffins

Hummus and veggies or healthy crackers

Pre-popped popcorn stored in a zip top bag

Granola bars (low sugar)

Pasta salad

Quinoa salad

Tuna salad

Making healthy choices while eating out:

Choose grilled over fried

Whole grain over white bread, pasta, and rice if possible

Oil and vinegar dressing on the side instead of creamy dressing for salads

Fruit and veggies instead of fries

We can and should choose to eat healthy while on vacation, but it’s all about balance! What is summer without the occasional ice cream cone, cheeseburger or hotdog? Enjoy your summer with healthy choices, occasional special treats, and safe travels!!