Hannah Abdulla, BS, RD

Our clients frequently struggle with eating while traveling and the biggest struggle we hear about seems to be produce.. Whether it is a work trip, weekend vacation, or a summer getaway check out tips and tricks below to learn how the dietitians at TMN get in their produce while traveling.

Dried & Freeze Dried Fruit

Dried produce will be your best friend while traveling. It can be thrown in luggage without risk of being crushed between your things and it is shelf stable. We also like that there are so many options, from dried bananas and dried apricots to freeze dried strawberries and blueberries. Stocking up on dried produce prior to your travels will ensure you have produce on hand when fresh produce may be hard to find.

That’s It Bars

These snack bars are made with 100% fruit with the base being apple. Depending on which bar you select there will be fruits like blueberries and mangos added. We like these bars because they are small and individually wrapped which makes them perfect to throw in a purse or the pocket of a laptop bag.

Harvest Snaps

Harvest Snaps Green Pea Snacks are one of the few shelf stable veggies that we could think of, but hey, they count! The pea snaps are baked so they have a tasty crunch and come in flavors like cheddar, wasabi and caesar. The only downside to these when it comes to traveling is they get crushed easily. Other than that, these are a great way to get in a little extra produce.

Hardy Fruits & Veggies

Depending on what your travels look like, opting for hardier fresh fruits and vegetables may be a good option for you. Fruits like oranges, bananas, clementines and apples can last a week or longer at room temperature. Hardier vegetables like carrots, snap peas, and celery can last a day or two at room temperature and are unlikely to be damaged when thrown in a suitcase or carry-on bag. Pro tip: pick up Jif Single Serve peanut butter to take along with you as a dip.