BYO Travel Food
No Rice Crispies for me.
I’ve gotten some pretty wierd looks from the TSA guys when they see little Ziplock bags of breakfast cereal in my hand luggage - and I don’t care. For me, a big part of feeling good away from home is keeping my stomach happy – and that means starting every day with a bowl of Kashi Go Lean.
I need a big hit of protein to get me through to lunch – and Rice Crispies just don’t cut it. True. I could go to a restaurant and order eggs, but on a long trip that would add up to a lot of cholesterol.
I also never leave home without my Twinings Darjeeling tea bags and a dual-voltage immersion heater. Dry roasted, unsalted almonds are another life saver and I like Protein-2Go, which I can just add to my water bottle.
Think about it. Might a small bag of dried prunes come in handy? How about saltines for motion sickness? If you think you might need an alternative to the ethnic food at your destination, should you pop in a small jar of peanut butter? I have friends who swear by their favorite protein bar for between meals snacks. Others find comfort in chewing gum or a particlar brand of mints.
The next time you pack for a trip, think about putting in a few things to keep the ol’ tum humming. Just remember that TSA regulations limit liquids to no more than 3 ounces. I am always amazed when passengers go through the TSA checkpoint with a bottle of wine or a quart of soda and are shocked when it’s confiscated.
I guess I’m lucky that my favorite breakfast food is very portable. I just read an article about the popularity of congee in China. Many Chinese just can’t imagine starting a day without a bowl of this traditional rice porridge, so more hotels are adding it to their breakfast menus.
According to the old adage, an army travels on its stomach…and so do all of us.
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There's nothing I love more than traveling, but I learned the hard way that it's easy to get sick or be injured on the road. After several decades of researching travel guidebooks and magazine features all over the world***, I've figured out a few things about staying healthy. I started this blog because I want to share what I've learned and help you feel your best while you travel. ***To read about some of my favorite places, please go to Authentic Luxury Travel.Subscribe
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>Kashi is a delicious and healthy food I used to enjoy immensely, until diverticulitis hit & I had to give up my beloved nuts & seeds–except in nut- &/or seed butter forms. Now I make my own all-organic mix (see www.FreeRangeClub.com) with whole grain dry oat cereal & dried fruits–mostly low-sugar apricots, cranberries & blueberries; a few pieces of mango or pineapple (high fiber); & not too many (high-sugar) raisins. Dina