Eating and Traveling

Traveling can cause you to have little options when it comes to what you eat and where you eat. In many cases we are forced to rely on fast food, pre-packaged convenience store items and sugary drinks. The following link "Healthy Eating on the Road" I found very interesting and helpful when it comes to making healthy and better food choices while traveling! http://nutrition.about.com/od/foodfun/a/healthyeating.htm

A few examples from this article I think you will find interesting:

Breakfast:

At a Restaurant: Choose an omelet filled with vegetables and order a side of whole-wheat toast instead of a stack of pancakes and syrup. A bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit is very filling and good for you. If you want something sweet, choose a bran muffin, which is a good source of fiber.

Continental Breakfast: Choose a whole grain cereal with low-fat milk. Fresh fruit gives you vitamins and fiber. Yogurt or hard-boiled eggs are good sources of protein.

Snacks:

Load up on fresh-cut vegetables and fruit. Bring along a small cooler with ice packs to keep your snacks fresh. Bring plenty of water. Individually wrapped portions of string cheese can be kept in the cooler with the fruit and vegetables. They are a great source of calcium and protein.
Bring baked whole grain crackers along on your trip. This is good for added fiber and nutrients.

Lunch & Dinner:

Restaurants: Order a soup or a salad to eat with your main course. Soups and salads are generally healthy and start to fill you up so that you eat less of the more calorie-dense main meal. Split a meal with your dining partner. Most restaurants serve huge portions, so there is usually enough food to share. This saves calories and money. Eat the vegetables. Most entrées come with at least one vegetable. Skip dessert, or choose some fruit. A full meal that ends with a sugary dessert may make you feel sleepy. That might be fine if you are passenger, but a bad idea if you are the driver.

At fast food restaurants: Find sandwich shops like Subway or Quiznos that let you select your sandwich ingredients. Choose whole grain breads, lean meats, and lots of vegetables.
Eating at the hotel: Find a local grocery store and buy healthy snack items such as fruit, nuts, or healthy choices from a salad bar or deli section. If your hotel has a microwave, you can find healthier frozen dinners or soup. Some restaurants will deliver food to your hotel room and may have some healthy menu items available.