School\u2019s out and summertime is here! With the warmest months of the year in full swing, you and your family will likely have some travel plans. It can be hard enough to plan out a week\u2019s worth of healthy meals for a family when you\u2019re at home. Add in the extra obstacles of eating out while on the road or in the air, and you\u2019re probably thinking it\u2019s impossible to keep up a healthy, organic lifestyle. We\u2019re here to tell you that it\u2019s possible! With a little bit of prep and planning, you don\u2019t have to take a vacation from healthy habits. Here\u2019s the lowdown:<\/p>\n
If a long car ride is on the horizon, don\u2019t feel like fast food is your only option while on the road. Pack homemade organic sandwiches along with some of yours and the kiddos favorite fruits and veggies in a well-insulated cooler. This way you can still have a healthy meal without the added junk that you\u2019d get from the drive thru or gas station.<\/p>\n
The ice packs in the cooler are only going to last so long, so it\u2019s good to have other backup snacks on hand that\u2019ll last the duration of your trip. Organic chips, trail mix, popcorn and protein bars are all great snacking options while on vacation just like they are at home. Plus, you\u2019ll know that you\u2019re eating clean rather than opting for more readily available GMOs and processed snack foods.<\/p>\n
Does anyone in your family have a dietary concern? You can let the staff at your destination know about any special circumstances ahead of time to see how they can accommodate you. If it doesn\u2019t look like you can get fresh, organic options at your hotel, consider a room with kitchen or kitchenette so you can cook meals that fit your family\u2019s organic lifestyle from your room.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t fret, not everything has to be packed ahead of time. You can still get fresh, organic meals once you arrive to your hotel or resort! With a little bit of pre-planning, you can time your trip and stay around local farmers markets. You can also scope out grocery stores that carry organic food so you\u2019re never far from fresh, organic goodness.<\/p>\n
You may not be able to eat entirely organic if you\u2019re eating out at restaurants for a week. There are ways to do your best to avoid toxic chemical pesticides though! Google is going to be your best friend on your trip. Look for restaurants that promote organic meals as a part of their cuisine. You can also look for farm-to-table style dining options. If neither of these are within a reasonable distance to where you\u2019re staying, it\u2019s helpful to know which produce is generally produced with less harmful pesticides and those that are top offenders. We recommend using the EWG\u2019s<\/a> Dirty Dozen\u2122 and Clean Fifteen\u2122 guides so you can order smart while dining out.<\/p>\n