With Memorial Day coming up on Monday (how did that happen so fast?!) a lot of us will be going on trips this weekend to celebrate the beginning of summer, which always begs the question: how do I possibly stay healthy while traveling?? Here are some of my favorite tips, including what I like to pack in my travel bag, to keep you on track this week!
First, here’s a little spread of some things I’m bringing on my next trip! How cute is this monogrammed bag?
Monogrammed Tote Bag: Mud pie
Now for the best part….the snacks! I love arugula in the summer for its light, peppery flavor, so this is a simple lunch salad I threw together with alfalfa sprouts, radish, and zucchini with lemon for garnish:
Make your own trail mix is also really fun 🙂 Pumpkin/sunflower seeds, dried apricot, dark chocolate chips, and hazelnuts would all be great additions to this!
P.S. These cute little jars are 1.5 oz so it’s just the right amount!
Healthy Travel 101: The Basics
Bring your own snacks. I have a general rule that I try not to buy food at the airport whenever possible since the options are usually super unhealthy (read: fried) and are always incredibly pricey for what you get. I’d much rather save that money and spend it on a nice meal or souvenir once I get to my destination! Some alternatives so you can build your own travel snack pack:
- NatureBox snacks: NatureBox is a monthly subscription service for healthy snacks tailored to your tastes, and believe me guys, it’s EPIC. My favorites are their pistachio power clusters, Greek yogurt covered pretzels, and dried fruits. You can try out a free trial (!) here.
- PaleoKrunch Cereal: For those of you looking for a paleo or gluten-free option, this is it! I’m beyond addicted to their granola, especially the cranberry and apple pie flavors. Their granola is a little sweet, but I love that it’s made with all-natural ingredients like almond meal, coconut oil, and tons of nuts and seeds for minerals and fiber.
- Tea Bags: You can always get unlimited hot water in-flight, so I really like to bring my own tea bags along with me to stay hydrated. Peppermint, chamomile, and ginger are my favorites because they settle your stomach, especially since your digestion can easily become off when you’re travelling and around so many foreign foods and experiences.
- Other Snack Ideas: Beet humus and carrots/crudites, almond snack packs, string cheese. fruit, and almond butter are some of my other favorites! If you’re worried about portion control or mess, Justin’s peanut butter/almond butter squeeze packs are amazing. Still needs more ideas? Check out my last post on homemade kale chips and sweet potato fries (teaser: they both take under 5 minutes to make)
Hydrate. Your mom probably said this to you all the time growing up (I know mine did), but it really does help to keep you feeling energized and to prevent colds! I don’t like drinking water but occasionally throw lemon, mint, cucumber, orange slices, or whatever else I have on hand to my water bottle to stay up on my water before and after flights.
Relax and meditate. Lavender essential oils are a really wonderful and natural way to de-stress (because we all know that travelling can get stressful sometimes!) and fall asleep for long trips. Deep breathing also helps to calm the nervous system and shut out the world around you so you can get some z’s.
Safe travels!
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