Are you always on the go?  Whether it’s soccer games, business travel, shopping for back to school supplies or traveling on vacation, it is wise to bring snacks and beverages.  You never know when you might be stuck and grouchy from low energy, as you wait for your child to decide between a Hannah Montana or a Jonas Brothers t-shirt.

Here are a few snack ideas to keep on hand:

·         Nutrition bars (ones with about 10 grams or more of protein per 200 calories are a good bet).  Try this recipe

·         Fruit

·         Bottled water, Vitamin Water, Gatorade or other low calorie beverages(try freezing them for hours before you leave the house)

·         Nuts, seeds

·         Healthy turkey jerky or tofu jerky

·         Ziploc bags with healthy cereal

·         Granola bars –  recipe 

·         Trail mix – In a mixing bowl or large bag, combine the basics - peanuts, raisins and M&M candies - and shake. Some other fun additions: dried cranberries, Reese's Pieces, banana chips, cashews, almonds, pretzels, Cheerios and granola.

Make sure you bring enough for the kids or other people traveling with you.

Aside from keeping your energy levels up and your patience in check, carrying food serves another important purpose.  Having a snack and eating every few hours while on the go will keep you from being famished at lunch or dinner.  And the less famished you are, the less likely to overeat fattening food.  So take a few minutes to think about your day and make sure to be prepared.  This will help to keep your body healthy and stomach satisfied when you are on the go.

Happy & Healthy Travels!