While travel can upset your tummy, registered dietitian Hannah Ford thinks smart snacking might help. “A happy gut makes for happy travels,” she remarks grinningly.
These are her best choices for quick, portable, gut-healthy snacks that fit perfectly:
1. Made-from-hand trail mix For a high in fiber snack, toss almonds, walnuts, dried apricots, and pumpkin seeds. Hannah says, “adding a handful of dark chocolate chips makes it feel like a treat.”
2. Parfaits Made with Probiotics Rich Yogurt Top unsweetened yogurt with fresh berries and a scattering of grains. “Look for yogurt with live cultures to help your gut,” she counsels.
3. Vegetable Sticks Using Hummus Perfect companions for hummus are carrot sticks, celery, and cucumbers. “It’s a fantastic way to get prebiotics and fiber and keep hunger at bay,” Hannah says.
4. Kombucha for Next Use For a bubbly, gut-friendly beverage, Hannah advises including a bottle of kombucha. “Just be sure it stays cool if you’re traveling great distance,” she advises.
Hannah shows you how to be gut-healthy and energized even while on the go with these ideas.
