Whenever I travel I pretty much always pack my bag with lots of snacks and food before cloths, make up, wallet, other essentials. Mr. Hungry was cracking up at my bag full of food that has been slowly accumulating items since last week. "Look at all your travel snacks and meals, your such a good little Dietitian." Thanks hunny. Meanwhile he plans out his meals for while I'm gone, so far I've heard Tostino party pizzas, corn dogs (not my homemade baked kind either), Bosu donuts, and popcorn chicken are on the menu. Secretly I'm happy for him, he eats insanely healthy 95% of the time so a week to indulge is deserved. As long as I don't have to witness the atrocity, go for it!
Okay back to the topic at hand....airports are a crazy tempting place and everything is super expensive, especially the healthy stuff! Since I'm traveling to FNCE which is in Atlanta, literally across the country from Arizona, the travel time is going to be more than I'm use too. Recent experiences with Southwest have led me to believe that travel time will probably be doubled and I'm likely not to make it there at all. I know, I'm shining optimism right now. Either way the plan is to have lots of snacks and meals to hold me over! Some foods I've got packed for this trip-
- Vigilant Eats Oatmeal
- Plantain Chips
- Pistachios
- Carrots
- Apple
- Banana
- Peanut Butter
- Turkey Jerky
- Formulx Recovery Protein Shakes (<----affiliate link)
Other Options
What's available often depends on the airport, but my go to's are generally:
- Starbucks Feta Wrap, other Sandwich, or oatmeal (shocker I know)
- Breakfast sandwiches and salads (Panera, La Grande Orange etc.)
- Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
- Veggie/Hummus Cups
Can't wait to see everyone at FNCE!
What are your favorite travel snacks/meals (purchased or from home)?
How do you stay healthy while you travel?
For me, I used to think people were crazy who brought their own food from home to the airport. I mean traveling is about splurging right!?!? Then I started traveling a lot more and realized that all that splurging was taking a toll on my energy levels and even my confidence in myself. I still splurge when traveling because I'm a foodie at heart and love to try new things. Now, I just wait for really good opportunities once I'm out of the airport!
Coco (@Got2Run4Me) says
Great ideas! I'd be afraid to be stuck on a plane with a whole bag of pistachios ... For my first travel day, I bring a hard boiled egg or two. They go really well with the hummus/pretzel cups they usually sell at airports.
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Ha ha that's how I feel about most nuts! Trail mix = disaster, there is no way I'm stopping at one handful. Pistachios at least require work to open them and I see the shells so I have a visual portion control aide. I like the hard boiled egg idea, I'll have to try that one of these times!
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
Great list! I better get packing! Hope to meet you at FNCE!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Yes you should and me too! 🙂
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Oh man I love pistachios a little too much! They're so good!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Me too!!!!!! 🙂
Meme says
Oh how I wish I was going to be seeing you at FNCE! Hopefully I'll go next year 🙂
Love your travel snack ideas!! My favorite thing to bring is beef jerky, but it's so expensive so I try to make it myself {even though it doesn't always happen haha}. Have fun at FNCE, and I hope your flight is much quick than expected
xx
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I think your hubby and I need to have a lads night. Pizza, beer and everything you'd eat in that 5% of the time 😉
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Ha ha yes! Planning on coming to the states anytime soon?