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How to Eat Healthy on a Road Trip

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By Tricia Goss
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Road trips don't have to mean unhealthy eating
Road trips don't have to mean unhealthy eating
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Road trips can be great fun, filled with sightseeing, travel games, mix tapes and junk food. If you are trying to watch what you eat, a road trip can be treacherous. Here are some tips to help you eat healthy on your next road trip.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Bring healthy food along. A cooler stocked with bottles of water, fruit, and cut-up veggies can keep you from stopping for chips, candy and soda.

  2. Step 2

    When you stop for fast food, look for a healthier restaurant option. For example, it might be easier for you to find healthier meals at fast food restaurants such as Subway than a place that only sells greasy burgers and fries.

  3. Step 3

    No matter where you stop for meals, choose healthy foods. Salads, grilled chicken and fish, or broth-based soups are good choices. For breakfast, go with an egg white omelet or oatmeal.

  4. Step 4

    Drink plenty of water. Not only is it much healthier than soft drinks, it will help you to feel full longer as well. You might have to make more "pit stops" along the way, but half the fun of a road trip is seeing the different little towns along the way.

  5. Step 5

    Don't snack for fun. Take in the scenery, enjoy your companions' company, or play license plate bingo. While you probably won't remember what you ate for lunch, you will always be able to recall the fun, silly times you had.

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flor2729 said

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on 12/5/2008 Great suggestions. Thanks.

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