Nibbling healthy on the go

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while travelling can be simple if you plan ahead and choose your snacks wisely.

NEW DELHI: You could be tempted on getting your hands on a packet full of wafers or biscuits on a road trip. But try gorging on dry fruits and nuts instead. Even vegetables such as carrots and cucumber with a dip can be delicious and healthy snacks on the move. All it takes is a little planning ahead, and you can easily avoid junk staples such as chips, soda and candy, which are little more than empty calories. Just as you would pack an overnight bag with your must-have items from home, plan your road-trip snack-pack before you hit the highway. Taking control and ensuring that you boost nutrition while travelling can help avoid tiredness upon arriving at your destination.

Here are some interesting travel snacks which you can munch on to keep your travel snacking light and healthy:

Bite-sized dry fruits: Pep up your boring snacking options with loads of dried fruits like prunes or Injeer, apricots and dates, which are nutritious energy boosters. Dried fruits are some of the healthiest alternatives to refined sugar, while also adequately satisfying a craving for sweets. Consuming dried fruits while travelling is a great way to get necessary vitamins and nutrients. 

Trail mix: This is an easy-to-make snacking option which you can store in an air-tight container while on the go. Combine raw nuts and seeds, and dried raisins for a basic trail mix. Give it a glint of sweetness with dark chocolate chips, or if you want something with crunch, try adding dried peas. 

Juice: Soda’s high levels of refined sugars and empty calories have been linked to obesity, among other conditions and illnesses. So, hydrate yourself with healthy and refreshing beverage alternatives such as 100 per cent Apple juice. Packed with Vitamin C, fiber and anti-oxidants, it’s both a healthy and delicious way to keep your energy up while travelling. 

Published in The Express Tribune, November 11^th, 2014.

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