1. FRESH BERRIES
Pre-washed blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are ideal, as they don't have a lot of waste components such as sticky peels, stems or pits. If you remove grapes from the stem and pack them in a ziplock, they also make a great snack if you buy seedless or enjoy eating the seeds too. Fruits like bananas or oranges leave you with a peel to dispose of and cherries are also awfully messy to be eating at the airport.
2. VEGGIE STICKS
Chopped vegetables are also a great snack, as long as you eat them in a timely manner. If you don't mind the possibility of getting a little messy, you can also bring a container of dip such as salad dressing. Sometimes it's hard to find anything besides the occasional banana or apple at airport convenience stores, much less fresh vegetables, so be sure and pack your own. Planning for proper nutrition can save you a lot of hassle both in terms of money and your health! You're probably spending quite a bit on flights, hotels, etc., for a fun travel experience so don't let a poor diet leave you feeling less than your best!
3. TRAIL MIX
Just be careful about including nuts as many people have seriously allergies. Do not include peanuts or any of these tree nuts: almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. You can still make a delicious, healthy trail mix using dried fruits and seeds!
DO include:
-pumpkin seeds
-shelled sunflower seeds (with or without honey coating)
-raisins (if you're into that)
-dried goji berries
-dried blueberries
-dried cherries
-dried banana slices
-shredded coconut
-M&Ms, chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
-granola
-popped quinoa
-macademia and pine nuts (*these are actually seeds, not nuts)
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| Learn more about tree nut allergies here: https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/tree-nut-allergy |
Baby bells are a great snack any time, but especially when travelling. The single serving size means you can chow down on one without committing to a lengthy snack. You can also buy snack packs of crackers and cheese, or pack your own. Just make sure to cut the cheese into slices or use pre-sliced cheese so that you don't have to worry about mucking around with a plastic knife in the airport.
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5. APPLE SAUCE
One of my favourite snacks for travelling are these single-serving apple sauces, usually marketed for babies or young kids. They're certified organic, healthy, delicious and convenient. I know it sounds odd, but do you really care what people at the airport think of you? You're never going to see them again. Also, their silent judgments won't make your raspberry banana apple sauce any less tasty. Sometimes it's hard to find healthy food at the airport, especially on a budget. Plus these squeeze containers don't require a spoon, so they're a super convenient snack on the go.
6. POCARI SWEAT
I first tried this hydrating drink in Japan and it's super refreshing. It has a subtle citrus flavour and restores electrolytes. It's similar to Gatorade or Powerade, but I find the taste to be cleaner in that it doesn't give you that stick mouth feeling that other sports drinks do. Also, since the colour is clear, it's better for travelling because it's less likely to stain if spilled.
7. NUTRITIONAL BARS
8. MULTIVITAMINS
Of course, you should keep in mind that many of these nutritional bars are packed with sugar and may not be very healthy; however, they're undeniably convenient for travelling. As long as you don't eat too many, you should be fine. Also, including different types of bars such as granola, quinoa, or sesame seed should also ensure that you're getting a more nutritive mixture of foods.
8. MULTIVITAMINS
Although it's not technically a 'snack' and there is evidence to suggest that most vitamins aren't absorbed by the body, I still feel better knowing that I have my multivitamins. Evidence also shows that the placebo effect works even when the patient knows they are being given a placebo. If you think you're doing something good for your health, the effects can be real. If you want to maximize the absorption rate, you can take gel capsules instead of hard pills as well. It can also be especially important for female travellers and vegetarians to take a multi with iron.
Those are my suggestions for the best travel snacks, based on my own experiences, so I hope you enjoyed them! I've been able to travel so many cool places teaching English and I've learned so much because of it. In no time, you can become a travel expert too. If you're interested in teaching as a path to travel, you may enjoy these further readings listed in the links below.... Have fun and happy travels!
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