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While we all care about our health when eating out and travelling, we often eat unhealthy or junk food because we associate pleasure with eating junk food. While you travel and eat out, you can still enjoy healthy food and get the same satisfaction you seek from junk food.

Avoid junk food while travelling by packing healthy foods (Photo: ELEVATE, Pexels).

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Lavleen Kour, Co-Founder and head Dietitian of Diet Insight, revealed that when travelling or eating out for a short time, it’s best to eat a fibre-rich meal beforehand. This will help you avoid overeating outside. She suggests that you pack some healthy and quick food items.

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1. Salads:

You can use any seasonal fruit or vegetables as salad sticks

Baked beetroot slices

* baked sweet potato slices

* Boiled legumes

* Sprouts Salad

2. Sweet and healthy

* Besan or moong dal ladoo

Ragi Ladoo

* Coconut ladoo

* Makhana laddoo

Oat balls

Laddoo with nuts or dried fruits

She said that for longer trips, you may not want food to spoil. You cannot bring along any salads or foods with fresh ingredients, such as fruit.

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Nuts & Crisps:

Cashews

* Pistachios

Almonds

Make your cookies

* Aloo papad

* Raw banana crisps

* Sweet potato wedges

2. Dry snacks that are quick and easy to eat

* Roasted makhana

* Channe

* Peanuts

Chidwa

Coconut Slice

Popcorn

* Murmura (the- puffed rice)

Die Ernährungs expert emphasized, “While following these tips and bringing these foods with you on your trip or outing, you shouldn’t forget to enjoy.” Enjoy different cuisines, eat outside and don’t overeat.

Aman Puri of Steadfast Nutrition shared that “Travelling is fun and adventurous, but adhering to a healthy diet can be challenging.” Prepare healthy meals and snacks in advance so you can avoid packaged, processed, and junk food that can upset your gut.

• Whole Wheat Bread Sandwiches: Sandwiches make a great snack to take with you when you are out. They’re convenient, versatile, and filling. You can choose from a variety of sandwich fillings, including vegetables, chicken or cheese, paneer, and tofu. Whole wheat, multigrain, millet, and almond flour are some healthy bread options.
• Chatpati chaat: You can make this mouth-watering, spicy chaat with boiled chana/rajma/labia/soybean dal and chopped vegetables of your choice. For flavour, add a few chopped green chillies, black pepper, lemon juice, and your favourite seasonings. This chaat is rich in complex carbohydrates, protein and fibre.
• Fruit Bowl: A bowl of fruits is the best healthy snack. Fruits contain vitamins, minerals and fibre. They also provide energy and hydrate you. Pack your seasonal fruits since purchasing cut fruits outside can increase the chance of bacteria.
• Nuts & Seeds Trail Mix: A healthy, convenient and fuss-free snack that you can enjoy on the go. Mix roasted nuts and seeds, dried cherries/goji berries/cranberries/apricots/apples/raisins and dark chocolate chips. This delicious snack contains healthy fats, proteins, fibre, vitamins, and minerals.