Travel Friendly Snacks and Nutrition For Kids

Travel Friendly Snacks and Nutrition For Kids
By Jeffrey Meier

Being fully-prepared for a long or even short trip can be a daunting task. You have to remember toothpaste, shampoo, socks, contact lens solution, and who knows what else. To top that off, if your journey is a long one either by car, train or plane (with layovers), you'll probably be hungry. The best way to make sure that you (and your companions) are both comfortable and well-fed is to take along some travel-friendly snacks - it'll make your trip much more pleasurable.

Travel-friendly snacks can encompass a lot of categories depending on your mode of transportation. For example, if you are traveling by plane, a good snack would be one that can fit into a small carry-on and travel safely through the security checkpoints. Some of these snacks might include bags of assorted nuts, potato chips, cookies, granola bars and sandwich crackers. If you have a small insulated bag, you can also bring a sandwich with you. Just be cautious when it comes to liquids. Depending on when you read this article, airline security may still prevent carrying liquids past the security checkpoint.

If you're traveling by train, you have the freedom to bring almost anything you want. In the times I've traveled by train, knowing the trip would last for at least six hours, I decided to bring as many items as I could to avoid spending money for expensive (yet tasty) train food. If you are traveling by train, some travel-friendly snacks can include anything from the simple non-perishable snacks mentioned above, to homemade sandwiches and your own beverages. The sky is pretty much the limit on the train. But to avoid having to heat your food up, it is recommended that you take along prepared deli-styled sandwiches (cold cuts, chicken salad) or raw vegetables.

The only form of travel that might be more convenient than a train is a car. Of course in your car you make the rules, so you can bring anything that you want - even foods you may need to heat up (I've heated up my food in local convenience stores with no problems in the past). It is still best to bring as many non-perishable or barely-perishable items as you can, because once you begin traveling you may not want to stop often. Also, keep in mind that anything can happen on the road, so take this opportunity to prepare for an emergency. Stock up with as much water and canned food (bring a can opener) as your car can permit. That way, not only will you have snacks, but you'll also be prepared for anything else.

Travel-friendly snacks are perfect additions to any trip. And since traveling can be a tiring experience, bringing something light along with you cannot only keep your energy up, but also your spirits. Don't take the chance of being unprepared during a delay of extensive layover. Packing some travel-friendly snacks for your next trip may make traveling easier than ever.

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