21d • Diet
Clean Eating Travel Tips
Traveling this holiday season? Take the stress out of staying on track with your clean eating habits with a few of my favorite travel tips and tricks:
- Before the Trip — Set Yourself Up for Success
Pack clean-eating essentials:
(I carry a backpack filled with lots of healthy snacks so I don’t find myself without clean options)
**Preparation = success!**
- Single-serve nut butters or nuts (unsalted)
- Clean protein bars (minimal ingredients)
- Fruit that travels well (apples, oranges, grapes)
- Electrolyte packets with no added sugar
- Collapsible water bottle
- Beef sticks (Chomps. Nicks Sticks, Epic)
Do a little research:
- Search for a grocery store near your hotel
- Check restaurant menus online ahead of time
- If possible, book accommodations with a mini fridge or kitchenette
2. Airport & Airplane Strategy
Airports are notorious for grab-and-go junk food, but clean choices do exist:
What to look for:
- Salads with protein (ask for dressing on the side)
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Nuts/seeds
- Veggies and nut butter
- Jerky with clean ingredients
- Fruit cups
On the plane:
- Skip the snack boxes (they're usually highly processed)
- Ask for sparkling water instead of juice or alcohol
- If meals are served, request extra veggies when possible
Road Trip Tips
- Bring a cooler and refill ice from gas stations/hotels
- Stop at grocery stores instead of fast-food chains
- Look for: Rotisserie chicken Cut veggies + hummus Salad bar Pre-cooked boiled eggs
Gas station hacks:
- Unsalted nuts, jerky with clean ingredients, fruit cups
- Sparkling water instead of sodas/energy drinks
3. Hotel Game Plan
Once you check in:
- Hit a grocery store and grab: Pre-washed salad greens Cooked protein (rotisserie chicken, deli turkey without additives) Fresh fruit + raw veggies Nut butter Raw nuts Bottled water
No fridge?
- Apples, oranges, bananas, avocado
- Nuts/seeds
- Canned tuna packets
- Shelf-stable protein shakes (Orgain is one of my favorites)
4. Eating Out Without Derailing Your Goals
Use this simple clean-eating framework:
✔ Protein: grilled chicken, fish, steak
✔ Veggies: steamed, roasted, or sautéed
✔ Healthy Carbs (optional): baked potato, sweet potato
Menu swaps that make a big difference:
- Swap fries for veggies or salad
- Ask for sauces/dressings on the side
- Choose grilled instead of fried
- Request no added oil if needed
Hidden sugar/salt traps to watch for:
- Glazes, teriyaki, BBQ, creamy dressings, and cocktails
If you want dessert — go for fruit or herbal tea to satisfy the “something sweet” feeling.
5. Mindset Tips — Don’t Aim for “Perfect”
Travel is unpredictable. Clean eating should support the experience, not restrict it.
If you make a less healthy choice:
- Enjoy it without guilt
- Hydrate
- Get back to your usual choices at the next meal
Remember: Progress > Perfection always!!
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