Road Trip Treats

If you're going to be spending any time on the road this summer (vacations, business, etc.) you need to think about packing some snacks to munch on.  Let's face it - the more you can avoid drive-thru food, the better.  So get yourself a designated car cooler and load it full of nutritious yum-yums whenever you know you're going to be spending some quality time with your favorite radio station.  Depending on how much time you'll actually be in the car, pick and choose from some of these convenient car snacks:

• Nuts & Berries: Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are the easiest to eat in the car.  Pack a couple servings of nuts in sandwich bags, instead of bringing the whole container (to avoid overeating).
• Easy to Grab Fruit: Think apples, bananas, and grapes.
• Chopped Veggies & Hummus: Chop your own peppers, cucumbers, and carrots to eat with some fresh hummus!
• Pack a Sandwich: Snacks can become less than satisfying after a certain point.  Having a sandwich will give you more of a meal.  Try home-roasted chicken, lettuce, tomato, and dijon mustard on whole grain bread. 
• Reduced Fat Cheese Sticks
• Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt:  Add your own fruit ahead of time!
• Triscuit Thin Crisps
• Roasted Chicken or Turkey: Slice it and pack it in a bag for easy snacking! Try pairing it with a slice of cheese and mustard.
• WATER!

To prevent over-snacking during car trips, make an eating schedule.  Figure out how much time you'll be in the car and how much you would normally eat if you were going about your regular day.  Plan specific times for snacks/meals, and only pack the necessary amount of food!


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