Hit the Road, Jack!~with healthy foods
It's easy to buy gas station foods on the road but unfortunately it can mean spending more and let's face it, your body might not like how it feels after 20 hours of junk food. So I've decided to do a little research and find out what are the healthiest snack options that are also the least messy (for the kids) and maybe even save a penny or two in the long run. So here it is, my list of Top 10 ROAD TRIP foods and why: (note: we have both dairy and peanut allergy's so none of these snacks contain either)
10. Smart Pop Popcorn: Prepare ahead of time and toss into quart-sized ziploc bags (one for each member of your family).
SmartPop! Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop! Gourmet microwave popcorn has just 100 calories per 6 cups and is 94% fat free, so you can snack without giving up the delicious, fresh-popped taste and aroma you love.
9. Snap Peas: Most grocery stores carry small prepackaged snap peas. This tiny snack is packed with nutrition. This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Folate, Iron and Manganese. Portion yourself at about 1 cup and you have yourself a healthy little snack. About 40 calories/serving 98g.
It's easy to buy gas station foods on the road but unfortunately it can mean spending more and let's face it, your body might not like how it feels after 20 hours of junk food. So I've decided to do a little research and find out what are the healthiest snack options that are also the least messy (for the kids) and maybe even save a penny or two in the long run. So here it is, my list of Top 10 ROAD TRIP foods and why: (note: we have both dairy and peanut allergy's so none of these snacks contain either)
10. Smart Pop Popcorn: Prepare ahead of time and toss into quart-sized ziploc bags (one for each member of your family).
SmartPop! Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop! Gourmet microwave popcorn has just 100 calories per 6 cups and is 94% fat free, so you can snack without giving up the delicious, fresh-popped taste and aroma you love.
9. Snap Peas: Most grocery stores carry small prepackaged snap peas. This tiny snack is packed with nutrition. This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Folate, Iron and Manganese. Portion yourself at about 1 cup and you have yourself a healthy little snack. About 40 calories/serving 98g.