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Eat Healthy On The Go
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Jun 8, 2010 - 3:01:07 PM

Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge (Utah)
Emily Fonnesbeck RD,CD

Although it isn't always easy to eat healthy when traveling, it is possible. A common question is how to navigate continental breakfasts. Breakfast is the most important meal, and starting with a healthy one will set the tone for the rest of the day. I have seen quite a few hotel breakfasts and all seem to have some foods in common. Ideally, as always, you would make 1/2 your plate fruits/vegetables, 1/4 whole grain and 1/4 lean protein.

Better Options:
• Fruit - you typically find bananas, apples and oranges.
• Whole grain cereals - typically cheerios or bran flakes.
• Whole grain toast, bagels or english muffins. The toast has a higher likelihood of actually being whole grain.
• Plain oatmeal
• Hard boiled eggs
• Peanut butter
• Skim milk

Mediocre Options:
• Yogurts - typically they stock brands that have a lot of sugar or artificial sweeteners
• Fruit juice or fruit cocktail (may be sweetened)
• Prepared eggs which may have added butter, oil or cheese
• Sweetened cereals
• Waffles or pancakes
• White flour toast, bagels or English muffins
• Oatmeal with added sugar
• 2% milk

Unwise Options:
• Donuts
• Pastries
• Muffins
• Sausages, ham or bacon
• Biscuits
• Gravy
• Added condiments like cream cheese, jams and butter
• Whole milk

In any situation, you are going to have an unwise choice, a mediocre choice and a best choice. Just remember to make the most of it and steer toward the better choice. That is all you can ask of yourself! Choose fruit, whole grains and proteins from those better options and build a balanced meal.

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