Nikki Reed's Secrets for Healthy Eating on the Go
I live with the philosophy that my body functions better with a mostly plant-based diet, and I definitely feel my best when I eat at least one to two raw meals a day. Getting through an airport with this mission in mind can be tough, but I’ve learned to enjoy the challenge rather than resent it.
To make it easier on myself, I cook the night before I fly and I keep everything I make in little compartmentalized lunch boxes. I have a lot of fun with it! (The ongoing joke in my family is that everyone knows what to get me for any holiday or birthday—a lunchbox, since I go through them like crazy.) If I’m really in a pinch, I can always reach for bananas, salads or raw nuts while breezing through the airport. Healthy choices are out there, so eating nutritiously doesn’t have to feel like a high-maintenance thing.
I do think that my definition of “unhealthy” varies. For example, bread is scary to some people, but I’m open-minded about eating certain kinds. As long as I can read all the ingredients on the label, l’m good! The main thing I try to avoid is high fructose corn syrup or other preservatives that are hidden in almost every food on the market. Other than that, I say, if you feel like having a piece of bread with butter, go for it! At least you know what you’re eating.
That being said, there are some health food staples that I am completely obsessed with. Superfoods like chia seeds and maca might sound a little strange, but they make me feel fantastic. Better yet, I can order all of my favorite snacks online at Thrive Market—and for 30-50% off what I'd pay at a health food store. Convenience is everything when I'm traveling, and they've got everything I'm looking for.
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