Eating Healthy
While on the Go
You know that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is good for you, but
you’re constantly on the go. You can fit fruits and veggies into your everyday
routine. Fruits and vegetables can be a part of a balanced diet anytime,
anywhere.
Fruits and veggies are easy to eat while on the go. Follow these simple
tips to include more fruits and veggies into your time away from home.
•Blend a fruit smoothie or drink to take with you on your
commute.
•Fresh fruits and veggies are nature’s original fast food. Stick
a banana, apple or celery stick in your bag for a quick and
easy snack.
•When out at a restaurant, try vegetable stir fry, vegetable
fajitas, veggie wraps, or vegetable soup. When ordering a
sandwich, ask for extra veggies such as lettuce, tomato, onions, sliced
peppers or cucumbers. Order a side of veggies with your meal, or pick three
or four veggie sides and create your own vegetable plate.
•Salads are a great way to get a variety of fruits and veggies. Choose a salad
with low-fat dressing (limit high calorie toppings like croutons instead) of
fries.
•Roll it up: Make a fruit roll-up that travels anywhere. Start with tortillas and
peanut butter then add your favorite fruits – fresh or dried.
On the Go with Kids
• When ordering a kids meal, substitute fruit for the fries.
• Have your kids help you make a large batch of trail mix at home using
seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. Store trail mix in small bags so they are
ready to go at a moments notice. Dried cherries, blueberries and
cranberries make a great addition to any snack bag.
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On the Go Ideas with Fruits and Veggies
On the Go Ideas with Kids
• Ants on a Log—spread peanut butter on a piece of celery. Add raisins
as ants and you have a fun, healthy treat.
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