Eat Healthy On The Road This
Summer
By: Rebecca Ohnona
Summer is an awesome time for
families to plan trips, get on the road and vacation while the kids are out of
school. While it is great for families take this opportunity to bond and engage
in fun activities, parents can't forget the importance of eating healthy while
on the road. Although it may be tempting to just stop at fast food restaurants
for meals and snacks on the way to your destination, it is important to show
your kids that you can always eat healthy, whether at home or on vacation.
Is your family going on a road trip? Make sure to prepare!
Healthy snacking will keep your
kids happy, calm and smiling. Some healthy snacks to bring on the road include
apples, Greek yogurt, almonds, cheese sticks, whole grain cereal, berries,
light popcorn, carrots and dark chocolate. Try to prepare meals before you get
in the car so you won’t be tempted to stop for fast food on the road!
Make everyone his or her favorite sandwich on whole wheat bread. Some healthy varieties include natural peanut butter and jelly with bananas, turkey breast with hummus, low-fat cheese with tomato slices and chicken salad with avocado.
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Despite all of the healthy
varieties, time may not always be on your side. If you do find yourself at a fast
food restaurant for lunch or a gas station for a quick snack, check out these
good options:
At
McDonald’s, try a Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich, which has 28 grams
of protein and only 350 calories. For less calories and carbohydrates, don’t
eat the bun or only eat half.
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| Source: mcdonalds.com |
For breakfast, McDonald’s has a
Fruit and Maple Oatmeal for 290 calories and 5 grams of protein.
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For snacks, they sell packs of
apple slices and Fruit N’ Yogurt Parfaits.
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Find yourself at a Dunkin Donuts?
No problem! They now have a line of Egg White Flatbreads, which are good
options.
Avoid
bagels and opt for English Muffins to save 170 calories.
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| Source: dunkindonuts.com |
Ask for reduced fat cheddar
instead of American cheese and cut 15 calories.
Always
avoid the frozen drinks. These are all extremely caloric and contain a lot of
sugar.
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At any gas station market, there
are plenty of healthy snacks you can find. For the kids, buy Greek yogurts or
cheese sticks. For you, grab a pack of raw almonds or carrots and hummus.
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Whether you pack your own, or find
yourself stopping at seemingly unhealthy locations for food, remember that you
can always find healthy options!
Have fun!
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