Healthy eating on the road

Finding healthy foods to eat while on a road trip can be a major challenge. I learned this lesson the hard way recently while on a road trip in Australia with two friends. We spent plently of time researching the sites and towns we wanted to visit, planning our route and finding the most cost-effective way to get around. Unfortunately, not one of us thought ahead about packing healthy food to bring along on the road and as a result, most of the food available when we got really hungry was greasy, road-stop cafe fare. One can only handle so many candy bars and bags of nacho chips before getting tired, lethargic and grumpy.

With summer coming up there are plenty of you out there who are likely starting to plan long trips on the road with friends, spouses and kids. Make sure to keep everyone in high spirits by thinking ahead about what foods will be both tasty and nutritious. Take it from someone who has learned the hard way, having lots of healthy snacks and beverages available can make or break your time in the car.