We are setting off on a 2-week road trip to visit family and friends from New Hampshire to Michigan. Super exciting, but there will be a LOT of driving involved. And when there's lots of driving, that means there's lots of fast food and inactivity. Yuck. Bad combination.
Being gluten free, and trying to avoid processed food-type items in general (including, but not limited to, crackers, cookies, Goldfish, and granola bars) can make packing road-trip-friendly snacks challenging. I have a few ideas that I thought I would share here. I have found that a cooler is key to having ample healthy snacks on hand. We end up taking one nearly everywhere we go. Dry Goods: Nuts - everyone's favorite variety, packed into Ziploc bags or jars. Beef jerky - homemade OR a brand that does not contain MSG, nitrates, or nitrites (Trader Joe's) Rice snaps - like crackers, but made only from rice and water. Great vehicle for cheese or nut butters. Nut butter - Even though peanuts aren't strictly primal, we still eat some peanut butter. Almond butter is a nice alternative. Don't forget knives/spreading implements. Cooler Items: Yogurt - all forms - plain for me, fruity for kids - smoothies, tubes, cups. Cheese, cut into slices Fresh fruit, washed and ready to eat Baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, washed and ready to eat. Seltzer water Milk boxes Dark chocolate bar A family could easily spend a day eating these foods and get the nutrition they need, and feel satisfied. That's not to say that we won't get the boys burgers and fries somewhere on the trip, but having healthy options in the car cuts way down on the likelihood that we make a junk food purchase out of desperation or convenience. It allows me to choose the organic/natural items I prefer and have them available no matter where we go. It takes a little bit of planning and packing, but pays off through the course of the trip.
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AuthorI'm Emily. I currently work in online education management, but I also have a Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences (my true passion). In addition, I am a mom, cook, avid reader, novice gardener, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. On my blog, you will find articles on food, fitness, weight management, and eating issues. ALL recipes on my blog are gluten-free. Many are low-carbohydrate. Most are grain free. Enjoy! Categories
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