Snacking Healthy on the Go: Yummy Without Feeling Guilty!

It seemed to be a predicament I’ve always found myself in—getting hungry in the midst of a walk through the buzzing city of faraway lands, or a rumbling stomach in the midst of feeling the sand on my toes. Flocking to the nearest convenience store in search for some bread and maybe some potato chips is highly tempting. But this has gone far too often and seriously, I needed to take a grip and do something about this craving. Of course the obvious answer is bringing a snack on my own. But what are the options that I’d actually enjoy?

Dark chocolate

Apples and Pears

These fruits last longer compared to say, banana. Bringing the food who is the best way to ensure it will last throughout the day—they could even last through 4 days or more without refrigeration. If you have time and willing to prepare your snacks for ease of eating though, you can chop your fruits into thick slices and keep them inside an airtight container. These fruits are great source of carbohydrate that will energize you throughout your travel. And most importantly, they’re delicious!

Dark chocolate

Not just any chocolate. Most of over the counter chocolates you can find are filled with just sugar. Ideally, pick one with cocoa content above 85%. These babies are hella delicious and filling. Just two bars of 100 gr dark chocolate can last you from breakfast to lunch, probably beyond.

Dried fruits

Raisins stay at the top of my favorite for dried fruits. You can find plenty of these at home or at the local supermarket or cake ingredients stores at your destination. Dried blackberry, dried blueberries, cherries, cantaloupe, you name it! Another popular option for dried fruit is dates. Thick and sweet and one piece is larger than the other options listed above. Yum!

Granola bars

Sounds very millennial-esque. But these bars are gaining popularity with the millennials not without a reason! Chock-full with nutrients and a very quick snack for people on the go, these bars are deemed super efficient. Grains are high in fiber. And granola bars are often combined with dried fruits for flavoring. However it’s noteworthy that many granola bars out there are nothing more than a “glorified candybar” as TIME.com noted. Make sure to pay attention to the labels. Take note of the sugar content! And protein powders is superficial, and may not provide you with the whole range of energy you may need.

Greek Yogurt

This one is a bit tricky as you may need some form of refrigeration if you want it to last. However, it’s generally fine if you simply need something to last you from breakfast to lunch, for instance. You can also get an ice gel pack and keep them inside a thermal container. Greek yogurt is known to have more nutrient content compared to the regular yogurt. It’s so much more dense and has much less liquid compared to the regular yogurt. It’s chock-full with proteins and the good bacteria for your healthy probiotic intake that benefit your digestive system. It’s also a highly versatile snack that can be enjoyed with the fruits or bread, or virtually anything you decide to bring with you!

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