RAOD TRIP snacks

I love road trips. Driving on roads we've never been on, seeing new landscapes, and watching the sunset with a different backdrop. It is an opportunity to get out of the daily routine, go someplace different, visit friends, or ride a new ski area or mountain bike trail. Packing a bag or cooler with good snacks make sticking to a healthy food plan much easier. It can be hard to find snacks on a desert road...

Best road trip snacks:

• Beef Jerky (check the ingredient list and be weary of sugar and other additives)

• Raw nuts (try almonds, macadamia, or brazil nut~packed with selenium)

• Seed based granola

• Fresh fruit (tangelos and apples travel well)

• Peas, carrots, and sliced cucumbers in a favorite dip like guacamole, hummus, or beet tapenade

• Kale or Brussel sprout chips

• Dark chocolate~ look for 70% chocolate to minimize sugar intake

• Water (sparkling water is a good way to mix it up)