Healthy travel – 15 smart eating options for business travelers

Taking time to make optimal food choices on the road or at home takes organization and a workable plan of action. The same holds true when having to choose a professional limo service, be it in Chicago or any other place. We at Pontarelli think it is important all travelers know about smart eating options for better nutritional balance and a healthier approach to eating-on-the-go.

 

1. Keep Energy in the Forefront with Organics

Working to maintain good mental and physical energy levels throughout the day will make traveling more enjoyable. High-quality organic foods and drinks can help improve energy levels. Organic popcorn is a great organic go-to snack.

 

2. When Organic Isn't Available

Bananas, whole tangerines and fruits with thicker skins are safest. Seek one-ingredient, whole foods such as nuts, dried or fresh fruits, popcorn and vegetables.

 

3. Cleaner Food Assistance

Apple cider vinegar is a great fruit and vegetable wash and digestive aide. Upon rising, add a splash of apple cider vinegar to smoothies, juices or water for a reliable and overall body-boosting effect.

 

4. Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Coconut is the new, not-so-nut, nut. Pack coconut flakes for munching. These low carb goodies are nutrient-dense. They promote good cholesterol and a healthy brain.

 

5. Skip Sugary Drinks

Staying hydrated is especially important when traveling. Fiji Water is a good choice for optimal hydration. Skip sugary drinks as they are poor choices and can actually increase thirst.

 

6. Skip Sugary Alcoholic Drinks

Stick with kinder spirits like vodka or a light whisky or white wine. Often the darker color the alcohol, the darker the after effects. Perfect mixers include sparkling water or club soda.

 

7. Foods the Cause Puffy Faces

These are not great snacking ideas because they cause inflammation: soy sauce, ketchup, salt, salad dressings and most processed meats and cheeses. Keep inflammation down and hydration up with fresh waters, fresh, juicy fruits and vegetables. Lemon juice, olive oil and vinegar can all be substituted for processed condiments.

 

8. Hummus

Hummus-to-go is a delicious dip. Eat with veggies, as a sandwich spread or on top of soups and salads.

 

9. Nuts/Nut Butters

Portable packs of nuts, nut butters and fruit are great snacks alone or with veggies or crackers. How about packing plenty of powdered peanut butter packs that can be mixed with water on the plane? Ingenious!

 

10. Just Add Water Powder Snacks

Protein and green-based powders make great meal-time options on the road. Simply scoop and mix with favorite juice, milk or water.

 

11. Dry Oatmeal

Baggie-up dry oatmeal for fast and easy breakfast, lunch or dinner solutions.

 

12. Jerky

Lower-sodium jerky options are perfect protein snacks that are perfect travel-mates.

 

13. Cinnamon Spice Supplements

Spices are actually important for busy travelers. Cinnamon is delicious and helps to keep blood sugar from spiking.

 

14. Cayenne or Capsaicin Spice

This tangy spice is the perfect addition to help lower the levels of post-insulin requirements for diabetics.

 

15. Spice Travel Kits

Get more bang for your buck and your stomach's desire for delicious and nutritious eating by packing a travel kit especially designed for all those fabulous spices.

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