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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1033, Healthy Eating on the Go Handout.
This poster discusses ways to eat healthy with a hectic lifestyle. Tips for planning, eating out, fast food choices and foods to carry on-the go are provided.
Topics
- Nutrition
- Health
- Hectic schedules
- Planning
- Fast foods
- Eating out
- Foods on-the-go
- SNAP
Pages
- One 36 x 24 inches poster
See poster content below.
Healthy Eating on the Go
With just a little planning, you can still make healthy eating part of your busy day.
Try a grab-and-go breakfast.
- Spread peanut butter on whole-grain toast, tortilla or bagel.
- Fresh fruit with whole-grain cereal
- Yogurt
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Overnight oats
- Smoothie with yogurt and fruits
- Make breakfast sandwiches or burritos ahead of time to keep in the freezer. Heat in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
Bring along healthy snacks.
- Water
- Whole-grain crackers
- Fresh or dried fruit
- Nuts or trail mix
- String cheese
- Pack a small cooler for cold foods, such as veggies and hummus.
Eat before you go.
Make it a habit to eat a meal or healthy snack before you run errands. You are more likely to buy fast food or convenience foods when you are hungry.
If you eat out:
- Order a kid-size meal or small size instead of medium or large.
- Split your order with someone else or save part of it for another meal.
- Boost nutrients by adding fruits and vegetables as sides.
Save time on dinner.
- Planning ahead is key!
- Plan for freezer meals or slow-cooker meals that have been prepped ahead of time.
- Keep supper simple.
- Sandwiches and salads or frozen veggies are quick to throw together.