Eating On The Road

Fall brings about busy days,  There's a chance that  Either you're rushing from work to a soccer game or spending a Saturday or Sunday more in the car than in your house. That means you'll have to eat sometime and it's usually on the road. what to do? Pack nutritious lunches and snacks to tide you over.

It's very easy to head to any fast food joints and grab pieces of chicken, a burger or a slice of pizza. This is fun every so often but these foods can do an all over number on your body.Grease and oil does not sit well after its' been bolted down. There are better choices.If you are going to go to a fast food then think wendy's that has a baked potato.Its low in calories but high in nutrients. Another is a hero.Jersey MIkes' which is all over New Jersey has good choices like turkey and grilled portobello mushrooms as fillings. You cna fill the sandwiches with veggies as well, Another choice is  anything made from home.Leftover rotisserie chicken can be sliced and put between whole wheat bread for a quick meal. Leftover meat loaf cna be eaten cold and sliced as well. Salads can be bought or made at home and eaten quickly too. Start with romaine lettuc as a base.It's the most nutritious and the most flavorful. Add a  protein such as tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey along with a variety of cut up veggies. Sliced peppers, cauliflower, and broccoli are good choices. They provide color and flavor along with vitamins. A simple vinaigrette works here.

It['s also tempting to get quick snacks too.fries and a soda may b satisfying for the moment but you'll either wind up gassy or hungry. The same thing with those snack cakes too.Think nuts,fruit or a healthy trail mix.Almonds are a great snack. They lower cholesterol and blood pressure. There are flavored ones with a dusting of wasabi or salt and pepper. Almonds are tasty plain however.You could also make an almond butter sandwich instead of a peanut butter one. It a tad healthier and something different  too. Another tasty and good for you snack are walnuts. They reduce inflammation along with lowering the risk of heart disease. Their earthy flavor may be more preferable than almonds.as much as we'd like to bring a sleeve of Oreo;s or a bag of Tate's chocolate chip cookies, its better to have a baggie full of fruit. Grapes are in season right now and a small branch of them is a excellent snack while on the road. Take non fussy fruit too such as apples and pears  - now in season. It;s just eating and then discarding the core (save the seeds so you can plant and have your own) As for drink, seltzer or plain tea works better than soda or one of those fancy sugar laden coffees.

This is a busy season. You'll be on the road a lot and that means eating on the road too.  Eat well and eat healthy for a better trip/