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essential life skills // NUTRITION ON THE GO
in case of emergency, read quickly.
A burger and fries is a fast and portable meal option on the road, but you can't use that spare tire around your stomach to replace a flat one.
Ann Chapman, dietician at Watkins Memorial Health Center, says many fast food restaurants now have low-fat items on their menus, and there are plenty of healthy snacks you can pack before you hit the road. The key is choosing options that are low in fat and high in whole grains and protein.
If you need to hit the drive-thru, Chapman suggests Taco Bell's Fresco Menu, which leaves out fatty ingredients such as cheese and sour cream. Wendy's low fat chili over a baked potato, or grilled chicken as opposed to fried at restaurants such as KFC and McDonald's. Instead of fries on the side, try a small salad or a cup of yogurt.
You can avoid meal stops and deep-fried temptation altogether with a pre-parting trip to the grocery store. Make some homemade granola by mixing together a whole-grain cereal, dried fruit and nuts or seeds. Chapman suggests a mix of cereal, dried fruit and peanuts, which makes a great snack or yogurt topping and contains three of the major food groups.
If you're bringing a cooler with you, throw in some low-fat string cheese, yogurt and fresh
If you can't resist a caffeinated energy boost, have a cup of coffee or a can of diet soda, but stay away from sugary pop and energy drinks and stay hydrated with plenty of water.
fruit. At mealtime, a whole-wheat bagel with peanut butter is healthy and easy to eat on the go, and the protein from the peanut butter will keep you full and give you lasting energy.
With a little planning, you can make it there and back without wrecking your diet.
// EMILY JOHNSON
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Fast fulfillment. Traveling — or just a constant on the go lifestyle — can threaten your diet. But with a little planning, you can eat healthily while on the road.
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