Getting in Shape for Spring (Break)
Eating on the Road

1. Remember to eat at mealtimes. Try not to skip meals, but rather balance them. Buy breakfast foods to eat in, pack a sandwich for lunch and maybe have a dinner out.
2. If you are traveling by car, bring a cooler and pack it with healthy food and drinks: fruits and veggies such as baby carrots, grape tomatoes, celery sticks, baggies of grapes, raisins; protein foods such as hard cooked eggs, wax covered cheese, yogurt, cans of tuna and a jar of peanut butter; and bottles of water. Bring a loaf of bread, some bagels or pita bread, and you can eat well without buying food at rest stops.
3. If you are staying in a hotel, remember to stop at a supermarket and stock up on staples listed above.
4. When on the road, visit the deli counter or salad bar at a local supermarket for lunch.
5. Bring plenty of bottled water so that you stay well-hydrated regardless of how you are traveling.
6. Whether flying or driving, it is important to get up and move your body often. Wear good walking shoes and walk around the train station, airport terminal or rest stop. Practice “desk” yoga and stretching exercises every hour to keep your body in good shape.
7. For more information on eating on the road, check out www.healthyhighways.com.

Can healthy eating and college life go together? Absolutely! Get the nutrition facts you need in the book Eating Well on Campus by Ann Litt, M.S., R.D., L.D.

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