If you’re planning a road trip, there are a number of things you’ll need to sort out before you go: your rental vehicle and car hire excess insurance, clothes and toiletries for the trip and, of course, a bunch of snacks to enjoy while you travel.
While it can be extremely tempting to bring along packets of biscuits, crisps and other junk foods, you’re sure to feel fresher and in much better spirits if you eat healthier foods while you’re travelling. Here are a few ideas in case you’re in need of healthy snacking inspiration!
Fruit and Veg
You can’t go wrong with a bit of fruit and veg, so make sure you pack plenty of variety for your trip.
•If you’re travelling with kids, why not bring a few smoothies? This way they’re less likely to make a mess since they won’t be throwing orange peels and banana skins all over your rental. Smoothies also make it much easier to give your children their five-a-day without any whinging and whining.
•Be smart with your fruit and veg choice and try not to bring those that will easily stain. Cherries, strawberries and beetroot are a no-go! Equally messy fruits like juicy plums and peaches should be avoided. Some easy snacks to take include carrot sticks, dried fruits and apples.
Proteins
Still feeling hungry after your fruit and veg feast? Then it must be time to get some protein in your system.
•Nuts are always a winner when you’re travelling. There’s a huge variety, they’ll fill you up and they’re easy to transport and store. Plus, if you really must have that sweet taste, you can always treat yourself to chocolate-covered ones.
•You can easily find packets of protein-based snacks in supermarkets, so pick up a selection and everyone in the car can have their pick. Try energy bars, cheese cracker packs, string cheeses, jerky, nut butters… the list goes on.
Organisation
Sort out your rental, accommodation and car hire excess insurance well in advance and you’ll have plenty of time to organise your healthy snacks for the trip. Plan your meals and factor in some time for stop offs in case you need to top up any of your snack packs – nobody wants to go hungry on the road!
It’s also worth packing your food items into smaller, stackable tubs rather than keeping everything in its original packaging. You’ll save plenty of space in your car and you can recycle any plastics before you leave rather than putting them into regular rubbish bins throughout your journey.
So now you know how you’ll be snacking on your next road trip. Make sure you’re organised in advance with your car hire excess insurance, accommodation and a detailed map of stop offs and you’ll be sure to have the adventure of a lifetime.
Sam Walker is a specialist insurance expert at LowerHire, a company that offers low-cost single trip and annual multi-trip car hire excess insurance policies. Travellers can rest easy knowing they will be fully protected against any hidden hire car costs and look forward to a stress-free rental experience.
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