Day 85- Nutrition Bite

Eating healthy at airports:

• Look for the low-fat options and seek out ways to add extra vegetables and fruits in soups, salads and side orders at airport food establishments. 
• Food offered on most flights is extremely limited. Bringing your own food on the plane or is often the best option. You must keep any carry-on food inside your luggage. Any non-solid foods, such as yogurt, soup, peanut butter or canned fruit must be in three-ounce or smaller container.
• You can also pick up yogurt, cereal and low-fat milk, fresh fruit, or a bagel (whole-grain if possible) on your way to the gate. Big bagels are fairly high in calories so add a dab of light cream cheese or peanut butter for protein and longer-lasting energy.
• Look for low-fat takeout options among the many sandwiches, wraps, and burritos. A small deli sandwich or 6-inch sub can work well. Steer clear of giant cookies, which boast 200 to 300 calories each.
• A bottle of water allows you to stay fully hydrated and drink on your own schedule. In contrast, those extra-large mocha whipped-cream coffee drinks have the calories and fat of a whole meal without the nutrients.
• On the plane when drinks and snacks are served, think about what you take. Even those small soft drinks and tiny bags of pretzels add unneeded calories and refined carbohydrates.   http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17856772/

Sugar Preacher's Experience

Airport food is annoying with high prices and unhealthy choices. LaGuardia airport has a selection of healthy choices and organic foods. The airport offers dehydrated fruits and nuts in bulk, but the price per pound was double than at the local grocery store. I spent $55.99 on groceries for the Wed Shed Diet and started today. I have been hungry all day with the 1200-1400 calorie intake. Hopefully, my body will take a week to adjust. If not, I'll increase my calorie intake.  My sister lasted only a a few days on the diet. She doesn't have time to prepare meals and cannot live without sugar! If anyone else has tried the diet, please let me know the results either positive or negative. 

Day 83- Nutrition Bite

Eating healthy at hotels:

• Find a local grocery store and buy healthy snack items such as fruit, nuts, or healthy choices from a salad bar or deli section. 
• If your hotel has a microwave, you can find healthier frozen dinners or soups.
• If your only choice for a snack is the hotel vending machine, skip the candy and chips and look for nuts or microwave popcorn.
• Some restaurants offer hotel room delivery and may have some healthy menu items.
• If you choose pizza delivery, don’t order extra cheese or meats high in saturated fat. Select lots of vegetable and mushrooms and a side salad vs. garlic bread.

Sugar Preacher's Experience
The past 83 days of avoiding refined sugar has changed my eating patterns. I have become more conscious of my surroundings and healthy food availability. Eating healthy while traveling has been difficult because I'm less familiar with healthy food sources in various cities. Thus, the key to eating healthy on-the-road is resourcefulness and preparation.

Day 82- Nutrition Bite

Eating Healthy at fast food restaurants:

• Find sandwich shops such as Subway or Quiznos which allow an ingredient selection menu for your sandwich. Choose whole grain breads, lean meats, and vegetables.
• Many fast food restaurants offer salads, but you need to be careful when you select a salad. Some of those salads are very high in fat, especially taco salads or those topped with fried chicken strips.
• Don’t super-size your meal. It sounds like a great deal, but you will eat too much calories, fat, and sodium.
• Order sandwiches made with grilled chicken rather than fried chicken.

Sugar Preacher's Experience
In Iowa, I stopped at Subway and bought a tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread. I also bought a 130-calorie parfait at McDondalds. Fast food establishments do have a few healthy selections. You just need to choose wisely. 

Day 81- Nutrition Bite

Eating healthy snacks in the car:

• Load-up on fresh-cut vegetables and fruit. Bring along a small cooler with ice packs to keep your snacks fresh.
  
• Bring plenty of water. Water will keep you hydrated. If you spill, your upholstery won't get stained.
• Individually wrapped portions of string cheese or vegetarian cheese alternatives can be kept in the cooler with your fruit and vegetables. Cheese are a great source of calcium and protein.
• Bring baked whole grain crackers on your trip. Crackers are good for added fiber and nutrients. Don’t overindulge in greasy chips. Baked varieties have less healthy fats. 
• You can also pack sandwiches made with whole grain bread and peanut butter or lean meats. Keep these in the cooler, too.
• Nuts such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts contain polyunsaturated fats and are easy to take on a trip.

Sugar Preacher's Experience
As I traveled across the country, I packed fruit leather, nuts, raisins, cliff bars, healthy microwave meals, and fruit. The preparation helped me avoid eating foods with high sugars. I craved ice cream on my journey but resisted.

Day 80- Nutrition Bite

Eating healthy at convenience stores:

• Convenience stores are stocked with unhealthy food choices but look for fruits and vegetables. 
  
• Look for single-serving whole grain breakfast cereals and low-fat milk. 
• Protein bars can make a good meal substitute, but watch out for extra sugar and calories--read the labels. 
• Substitute 100% fruit juices for soda. 
• 'Search' is the key when shopping in convenience stores because healthy foods are hard to find!

Sugar Preacher's Experience
I just traveled across the country from the east to the west coast and stopped at gas stations frequently. Prior to departure, I purchased healthy snacks at Trader Joes minimizing the purchase of foods from the convenience stores. However, I did purchase a sugar-free crystal light drink. The aspartame and all the other added ingredients tasted disgusting. When you eat a whole food diet, other products can taste like chemicals.