Eat healthy on the road without the pain
… here’s how
by Diana
Time to read: 1.5 minutes. Planes, trains and automobiles — oh my! They can be scary places to eat consciously, with good health in mind. But here are a few surprising secrets for doing so. Yes, you CAN eat frugally, deliciously and prepare quickly. Read on and I guarantee you’ll be enjoying “good-for-you” foods while traveling for work or play. Yes, you’ll be satisfied by them — even more than those tempting snack packs. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…
The 100 Calorie Hunger Pack
Ever notice how those “100 Calorie Snack Packs” just increase your appetite? They’re designed to. They lack nutrients needed to create energy. Our body can’t use the snacks to create energy. So hunger increases. And when traveling there’s only one thing you can count on: When hunger strikes you’ll eat anything that is around!
When flying, the trick is to arrive at your destination NOT HUNGRY. The only way to do this is to give the body what it needs to create energy.
Ever freak-out because you have a long trip ahead and your child will be accompanying you? Or do you fear knowing you’ll make lousy choices — because you just don’t have the time to prepare something healthy? I did too… but there’s nothing to worry about.
We all know where the worst food is being served right? Airports, airplanes, gas stations, etc. Well, that’s half the battle. I remember the first time I traveled to Europe with my 11 months old son. Sure, Lufthansa is one of the best airlines out there with great service and decent food. But I was prepared with more for our 10 hour flight.
Simple, easy & healthy snacks when traveling
Here’s how you can prepare — whether you’re traveling with kids or alone on business. No matter what the distance.
The day before:
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Buy all your organic Superfoods such as goji berries, inca berries, cacao nibs and your/your child’s favorite nuts. Remember in order to obtain all the nutrients from the nuts they should be in a raw state.
My favorite are macadamia nuts, cashew and Brazilian nuts. Even if you don’t get ALL raw nuts the more the better — the more benefits you receive (energy, mental clarity).
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Mix all of them together for a simple Superfood trail mix that will satisfy your hunger and supply your body with essential nutrients.
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Bring some apples and bananas along. If you are brave enough, make your own sweet and/or salty “kale chips.” Kale packs more nutritious punch than you can imagine. Benefits include getting your calcium, fiber and a handful of difficult-to-acquire vitamins, especially A and K. Check out the recipe below.
It’s time to be shamelessly frugal and remarkably healthy on the road. These days, being thrifty is no joke. It’s a downright necessity. These tips will give you what it takes to arrive at your destination ready to work or play hard!
Kale chips recipe
- Organic kale
- Olive oil
- Raw honey or agave nectar
- Lemon juice
- Salt
In a bowl mix:
3tbs. olive oil, 3tbs. raw honey (or raw agave nectar), juice of ½ lemon and pinch of salt. Cut the stems off one bunch kale leaves and put them in the bowl with the mixture you just created. Leave it for at list 1 hour and make sure each leaf is well covered with the marinate. Bake at the lowest setting on your oven for 2 hours (it’s best to dehydrate at 115 degrees if you can using a dehydrator). These kale chips will last for a few weeks if store in a air tight container. Enjoy and let me know what you think after you tried them!
A long international trip over the Atlantic ocean or just domestic one can be a lot of fun with Superfoods snacks.
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