Healthy Eats on the Go
Travel season is in full force! Whether you’re on a family vacation or visiting friends and relatives, sticking to a kidney-friendly or heart-healthy diet can be tough while traveling. However, it’s important to eat healthy foods so you can feel your best.
Tips for eating healthy on the go this summer
Healthy Fast Food Eats
- Opt for grilled items instead of fried: Choose a grilled chicken sandwich instead of fried chicken.
- Change your sides: Select a side salad or a fruit cup instead of French fries.
- Consider smaller portions: Order from the kid’s menu or replace a double cheeseburger with a single hamburger.
- Choose healthy toppings: Choose raw vegetables, vinegars, or mustards over high-sodium toppings like bacon, pickles, ketchup, or BBQ sauce.
- Skip the soda: Choose seltzer water or low-sugar beverages instead of sweetened drinks like soda.
Healthy Airport and Convenience Stores Eats
Cooler grab-and-go options:
- Pre-made salads (skip the cheese, bacon, and get dressing on the side)
- Hummus and veggie cups
- Fresh fruit
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Whole grain sandwiches or wraps (fresh sliced chicken, turkey, or veggie)
- Low-fat yogurt
- Low-fat cheese
- Bottled water or seltzer waters
- Unsweetened tea
Grab-and-go package options:
- Applesauce cups
- Unsalted nuts
- Unsalted popcorn
Trail mix (without candies) - Rice cakes
- Freeze-dried fruits
- Low-sugar granola bars
- Tuna packets
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