Key Takeaways
When traveling, support your body's ability to adjust to new environments with consistently healthy nourishment.
Prepare meals and eating plans to stay ahead of over-indulgence at the airport, the hotel buffet, or restaurants.
Packing healthy snacks and supplements helps you maintain your nutrients, support your energy levels, and keep feeling good throughout your trip.
Choosing to eat healthy when traveling is about well-being maintenance, but it's also about nourishing your body so you feel great throughout your trip and get the most of your adventures. Protect your travel nutrition with a few easy steps.
Eating well consistently takes intention in a familiar environment, and it can get even harder when you're traveling. It's actually extra important to pay attention to eating well when you're traveling1 because your body needs nutrition when it's facing new environments, constantly moving, changing sleep habits, and expending extra energy.2
Travel removes you from your routine and presents your body with added challenges:
Let's talk about how to eat healthy while traveling.
Use airtight containers and resealable bags to pack portable meals, either before you leave home or from your accommodations. Controlling what you eat will ensure you're getting your nutrient intake—and give you some room for indulgence at any bigger or more lavish meals during your trip.
Here are some ideas for meals on the go:
Now, we realize you won't be able to prepare all of your meals while on the road. The next best thing is to prepare yourself mentally to select the healthiest options when eating out. Hotel buffet breakfast? If you have eggs and unsweetened yogurt first, you'll help your body start the day with protein, vitamins, and minerals. Decide beforehand to order more salads or greens-based meals at restaurants. Mental preparation for healthy eating can go a long way in making sure you're consistently getting nutrients while also enjoying travels.
While most snack and meal options at convenience stores and fast food stops aren't exactly healthy,9 you can find healthy snacks if you look. Reach for fruits (often a banana or apple), yogurt cups, meat sticks or beef jerky, and hard-boiled eggs. These are all packed with nutrients that keep you full and strong through a trip.
Whole food snacks:
Whole food protein snacks:
Non-perishable protein snacks:
In addition to snacks, taking supplements while traveling is a great way to make sure you're getting vitamins and minerals that will keep you strong and energetic on the road.
AG1 can help fill common nutrient gaps because it's formulated to provide you with a daily dose of many essential vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and other health-supporting ingredients like probiotics, all in a single drink. It's an easy way to make sure you're getting these nutrients on the road. Simply pack AG1 travel packs in your checked or carry-on bag and shake in water when you're ready.
Eating healthy can help you stay nourished and balanced through these changes. A healthy diet will help you feel your best, whether you want to perform well on a business trip or simply enjoy a vacation to the fullest.
Your snacks matter in aggregate, too.7 Protein-rich snacks and other nutritious options (such as apples or chopped vegetables & hummus) keep you nourished and energized. Keep your snacks nutrient-dense and pre-portioned to reduce overconsumption.8 Snacks also help keep you from getting too hungry, which can lead to overeating higher-calorie foods at restaurants or events.
Daily multivitamins, probiotics, or an all-in-one health drink like AG1 support Foundational Nutrition and help fill common nutrient gaps.
Here are some supplements to consider: