On the road? Don't detour for unhealthy food! A few healthy food options to take with you in the suitcase, sedan or safari park

Hitting the road on that family vacation is a great way to enjoy a relaxing vacation. It can also be a time when healthy habits fly out the window. Don't let a vacation ruin your healthy habits, relax with some of these healthy tips. 

If your travels involve planes, trains or automobiles consider filling up your carry-on or purse with the following snacks. 

Top 3 Grab and go snacks to pack:
1. Anything from Peeled Snacks. My most recent favorite is more savory than sweet and packs 5 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber in each serving. This snack is healthier than potato chips and more satisfying than pretzels or popcorn because of the natural pea protein. All of the Peeled Snacks are organic and made with minimal ingredients. My other favorite are the the Apple Clusters. 

2. Kind Bars are my go to granola. The nuts and seeds sprinkle in a little more protein to help keep kids and adults satisfied longer. The chocolate ones have been getting a bad rap lately but they are delicious, and still better than a candy bar. I believe that they can be a good addition to anyone's diet, with moderation of course. 

3.The Good Bean chickpea snacks. These are definitely an amazing alternative to crackers or goldfish. Add these protein packed beans to trail mix or eat by themselves. They are an easy snack full of nutritious goodness. 

If a road trip is in your future do some research ahead of time to locate fruit stands and farmers markets. One of our favorite places to stop when going to the Florida Keys is Robert is Here. To find out where you can locate the areas markets visit: Local Harvest or USDA's farmers market site. Bring along a cooler to transport some of the fresh produce. 

Once you have arrived at your destination consider staying at a condo or suite that has a kitchen so that you can economically make healthier meals. This may cost a little extra, but in the long run it will save you money from dining out. 



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Going out of town for a summertime trip? Five tips to eat right while you are on vacation!

Traveling is a great place to get in your refined foods. Theme parks, beaches and family reunions host a number of unhealthy eating choices. This is also a time of year where you may feel compelled to throw out your healthy eating habits and give in to the easy route of fast food and quick picks.

Here are five tips for circumventing the junk on your family vacay so that you don't go home feeling worse than you did before you left for your summer fun.


1. Research rocks-
A little pre-planning goes a long way. After you have picked your vacation city do a search for healthy fare in the area. Find out which restaurants have healthier choices. Here are a couple of websites I like to look at: www.vegdining.com and www.happycow.net

2. A little pre-shopping goes a long way-
Let's face it, no matter how hard we try there are very few "clean" options available at theme parks. The best that we did were salads but we ate at the best restaurant the theme park had. It's best to bring your own healthy snacks. When we went to the theme parks we loaded up on dried fruits (mangoes, raisins, cranberries), dried nuts, Kind bars, apples and oranges as well as bottled water.

3. Dine in-
When choosing a place to stay, consider a condo or renting a house. The ability to have a kitchen is by far a life saver when trying to avoid unrefined foods. Double check to see if you have access to a grill. This is a great way to spend time with the family in the great outdoors and an easy way to cook vegetables and lean meats.

4. Hydrate the right way
Don't forget about the importance of hydration. Sometimes being dehydrated gets in the way of eating healthy. Your efforts to take in extra fluids can lead to your intake of easy refined foods that are quick to grab when grabbing a drink. Bring your own water bottle full of water, fresh juice blends or smoothies.

5. Adventure hunt - Seek out local produce or farmers markets in the area where you are vacationing.When we were headed down to the Florida Keys we stopped at an amazing local fruit stand called Robert is Here. Our kids experienced amazing local tropical fruit and we bought enough local produce to last us the 4 days we were in Key Largo. To find local farmers markets in your area of vacationing visit:  http://www.localharvest.org/

Remember not to stress! Relax...you are on vacation.

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Unrefined on Vacation- 5 tips to keep refined food out when you are out of town

Traveling is a great place to get in your refined foods. Theme parks, beaches and family reunions host a number of unhealthy eating choices. This is also a time of year where you may feel compelled to throw out your healthy eating habits and give in to the easy route of fast food and quick picks.

Here are five tips for circumventing the junk on your family vacay so that you don't go home feeling worse than you did before you left for your summer fun.

My family went to the Florida Keys and Orlando this summer to meet with family, enjoy the laid back life of the Keys and indulge in the themed park craze that all children are attracted to. Here are 5 things that you can do to make your vacation healthier.

1. Research rocks-
A little pre-planning goes a long way. After you have picked your vacation city do a search for healthy fare in the area. Find out which restaurants have healthier choices. Here are a couple of websites I like to look at: www.vegdining.com and www.happycow.net

2. A little pre-shopping goes a long way-
Let's face it, no matter how hard we try there are very few "clean" options available at theme parks. The best that we did were salads but we ate at the best restaurant the theme park had. It's best to bring your own healthy snacks. When we went to the theme parks we loaded up on dried fruits (mangoes, raisins, cranberries), dried nuts, Kind bars, apples and oranges as well as bottled water.

3. Dine in-
When choosing a place to stay, consider a condo or renting a house. The ability to have a kitchen is by far a life saver when trying to avoid unrefined foods. Double check to see if you have access to a grill. This is a great way to spend time with the family in the great outdoors and an easy way to cook vegetables and lean meats.

4. Hydrate the right way
Don't forget about the importance of hydration. Sometimes being dehydrated gets in the way of eating healthy. Your efforts to take in extra fluids can lead to your intake of easy refined foods that are quick to grab when grabbing a drink. Bring your own water bottle full of water, fresh juice blends or smoothies.

5. Adventure hunt - Seek out local produce or farmers markets in the area where you are vacationing.When we were headed down to the Florida Keys we stopped at an amazing local fruit stand called Robert is Here. Our kids experienced amazing local tropical fruit and we bought enough local produce to last us the 4 days we were in Key Largo. To find local farmers markets in your area of vacationing visit:  http://www.localharvest.org/

Remember not to stress! Relax...you are on vacation.

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