Protein Foods:
Three protein foods that I pack in my cooler are:
· String Cheese
· Hard-boiled Eggs
· Whole Foods roasted deli turkey
String cheese is great because they’re vacuum sealed and keep well in a cooler with ice packs. I keep the shells on my hard-boiled eggs until I’m ready to eat them, but peeling ahead of time works too. The hard-boiled eggs work great for breakfast if your hotel doesn’t offer breakfast and you want to get on the road early.
Whole Foods roasts their turkey in-house, so it doesn’t have the added fillers like many other deli meats.
Whole Grain Crackers:
Triscuits and Wheat Thins are two examples of whole grain crackers that can be paired with hummus, string cheese, or deli turkey in place of a sandwich if you don’t want to stop for lunch when on the road. Be aware that many crackers look like they’re whole grain based on the packaging, but many times they aren’t made with whole grains. The best way to know if your crackers are really a whole grain is:
1. Check the Nutrition Facts label. They should contain at least 3 grams of fiber per 1-ounce serving.
2. Check the ingredients list. The first ingredient should be whole wheat flouor or other whole grain flour. NOT enriched wheat flour. That’s basically white flour.
