Healthy Snack Ideas for Planes, Trains and Road Trips
Over the river and through the woods — if only it were that simple. For most people, traveling involves eye-glazing waits at an airport or train station, or hours of driving. At some point, you’ll want a snack.Snacking healthfully while in transit can be tricky. The grab-and-go options “are likely to be processed or ultra-processed foods higher in fat, higher in sodium and lower in fiber,” said Kayli Anderson, a registered dietitian and faculty member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Deviating from your usual routines when you travel can lead to unpredictable spikes in hunger, she added. And time pressures — rushing to catch a flight or train, for example — can make it hard to sit down for a meal.“Boredom eating” is also common during long trips, said Shona Halson, a professo...
