Monday, July 27, 2026

Road Trip Goodies

 This is the time for road d\trips whether an  hour to the beach or longer to another state. You have to eat and drink on the road. What to eat? what to drink Do you go healthy ? Or just gobble up junk.

If you;re by yourself you can indulge in chips and cookies for a short while. The best bet is to bring foods that wont cause any distress on the road. Healthy snacks like Sun Chips are perfect, Unlike potato chips they're made from whole grains lie whole wheat and brown rice flour. They're also lower infant and calories than regular chips and come in such tasty flavors as Garden Salsa(a must have) Harvest Cheddar and French Onion. You can get little bags but the bigger ones will last. Potato chips are another fun road trip snack but try the lower sat ones. Lay's have these in ripple and plain and they 're not soaked in sodium.  You could also get baked versions. They are healthier, being lower in fat and calories however their taste is so so.Try flavored almonds o rpistachios Almonds are are great snack for a relatively long road trip. They have flavor but not fat and offers dietary fiber for digestion. This is great because you don't want stomach issues on vacation. Pistachios are another good nibble.The also promote gut health which helps in keeping the stomach normal. As for drinking fill your Stanley cup with water. Mix in a few flavor drops. Mio has some tasty flavors such as fruit punch,watermelon  and strawberry.

WHat happens when the kids come on a road trip? Go for the Goldfish. This kid classic is non sticky and non messy which makes it perfect for little travelers. Buy cute containers from Dollar Tree or Dollar General to store them  r buy a new backpack to store these containers. Pick out different flavors such a as the Original  to Pizza to Pretzel. Also consider pretzels too these too leave minimal crumbs and are easy to eat.However don;t give them to little ones under they age of four.They can easily become a choking hazard. Pretzel sticks are good along with rods For toddlers consider making pancakes the night before and cutting them into strips. Dip them in sugar to make them tastier. Oat puffs are also good for a long trip as are rice husks o cheese crackers. Kids will want fzzy  drinks because they feel this is a special occasion. Stick to juice or chocolate milk boxes to quench thirst.Older kids can enjoy watermelons chunks along with grapes for hydration.Cookies are also a must for whatever age you're traveling  with. Oreos and chocolate chip cookies are fun diversions, perfect to snack on.

Road trips need food. Drivers and their passengers need sustenance. Fill the car up with tasty snacks and drinks for those highways and byways.