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Are you preparing for a busy day(s) ahead, plan on traveling or thinking of going to a park? Are you considering bringing healthy snacks on-the-go? If I anticipate being away from home for most of the day, I pack healthy snacks for several reasons. First, to avoid the possibility of skipping meals, save money on food, and to have sustained energy throughout the day.

 

I recently visited Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. As with any theme park I go to, I research in advance the food allowed to bring in the park. All I did was Google search two phrases: “personal items allowed in Disney” and “can I bring food to Disney”? I clicked on the first link that appeared for both searches and found answers. If you are ever planning on going to a theme park too or any other private property, I recommend to do the research in advance as well.

 

Going to parks, sightseeing and traveling for business or vacation require physical and mental energy. Preparing healthy snacks in advance can help boost energy, avoid digestive issues, avoid standing in long lines, and even save money.

 

 

Magic Kingdom – Disney World

 

For your awareness, the following items are NOT permitted in Disney World parks:

Food that needs to be heated (they won’t allow people to use their kitchens), alcoholic beverages, straws, glass containers (excluding baby food jars), backpacks larger than 24 inches, and large coolers.

 

Sure, we can easily go to the supermarket to buy chips, cookies, soda, crackers, and other highly processed foods but are they really healthy snacks? Snacks containing whole food ingredients like bananas, apples, and home-made sandwiches are higher in nutrition value, which is a huge contributor to energy and vitality. Also, whole foods contain higher amounts of healthy fiber which may help to keep us full for longer.

 

I prepared and packed the following snacks the night prior to my theme park adventure. It took me 15-20 minutes to prepare and pack. Most of the ingredients I already had in my fridge and pantry. Feel free to get creative with ingredients you already have at home.

 

 

             

Sandwich: Eureka bread, mashed chickpeas with herbs and spices, lettuce, veggie burger, organic plant-based BBQ sauce.

 

 

 

List of Healthy Snacks On-The-Go:

Note: Dried fruit is fruit from which most the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or using dehydrators. You can purchase dried fruit bulk in advance and keep in stock. I love these dried apples.

 

Snack Packing Suggestions:

 

                    

 

 

 

 

                    

 

I hope you find these snack ideas useful and delicious! I also suggest downloading our FREE Healthy Eating On-The-Go Guide for even MORE tips to fuel your body for better health and more energy no matter where you go.

 

 

 

 

 

Juliana Salazar

Vitality and Wellness Coach

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