Friday 26 / April / 2024
After limiting travel for the past two years, people are now ready to satisfy their wanderlust. Whether it's travel by air, sea or land, the journey to the destination can be part of the adventure, and it's important to pack delicious foods to fuel you during your travels.
"Part of successfully traveling either alone or with kids means having the right foods to keep everyone satisfied and well-nourished," said registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S. based in the US
It can be a challenge avoiding unhealthy foods that make you feel sluggish or cause a sugar crash when there are convenience stores and vending machines everywhere. That's why packing your own snacks helps to keep your travel crew satisfied while ensuring everyone is eating nutrient-packed foods.
According to Kirkpatrick, travel snacks should be:
1: Beneficial Nutrient Profile
The most important factor is the nutrient profile of your snack. Opting for traditional car and plane foods like candies and chips can leave people unsatisfied and hungry for more, making it hard to control portions. You want to opt for snacks that have protein and fibre.
2: Satisfying
When most people think of typical travel snacks, foods that are crunchy, salty or sweet come to mind. The satisfying snacks you choose should meet these criteria as long as they give you bang for your nutritional buck as well to help keep you full and energized.
3: Portable
While a salad is great, it can be messy and not travel-friendly. Instead, go for options that are prepackaged and don't require kitchen cutlery or excess containers. Hard boiled eggs and string cheese sticks are also some great grab-and-go options to top your salad.
4: Family-friendly
There is limited room in travel bags and coolers when traveling with family, so choose foods that everyone can enjoy. Snacks you pack should be able to feed multiple people and conquer hunger pangs.
