How To Do Real Food (paleo/vegan/vegetarian) On the Road

I have a friend who asked for tips for his brother who travels a LOT.  I mean like really.  So here it goes.

I found out that Jamba Juice is now in many airports.  Traveling through airports seems to be the hardest places to eat well.  I used to carry a lot of snacks with me and a bottle of water.  Not sure if the food would be confiscated at check-in.  Well thank God for real food choices finally!

Here's the link to all Jamba Juice Airport locations and you could always search their website for locations by city, even international.  They are in South Korea and other places.  Who knew?

Jamba Juice Airport Locations Worldwide

Find Jamba Juice by City


Jamba Juice also finally now has green smoothies and more vegetable combos.  Yeah!!!
They still have low fat dairy and too much juice high in sugar so get creative and then add your own fats.
You could also throw in one of their boosts like chia, CLA, or even a wheat grass shot!


Here is a list of foods you can carry with you.  If you have concerns about them in your carry-on put them in your luggage.

Almonds and other nuts like pecans, sunflower seeds) will give you some good fats and protein.

Trail Mix of nuts, coconut, seeds and dried fruit (cranberries are excellent)

Beef/Salmon Jerky

Lara Bars (higher in sugar so Watch Out if that's a concern)

Dark Chocolate (70% or higher in cocoa for max anti-oxidant love!)

Baby Carrots and othe non-starchy veggies.

Deviled Eggs or just plain Hard-Boiled

Sardines, wild salmon (canned, last for weeks)

Protein Powder and a sealable shaker cup will make sure you have a quick fix.  My favorite whey protein powder is Mt Capra's Deep 30.  This would also make sure you are getting a good probiotic while traveling but...

I would also bring Dr. Ohhira's Probiotic because it doesn't need to stay chilled so it is ideal for traveling and staying well away from home.

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Some people bring a stick blender, and other supplies but I wanted to keep this simple.  You decide how fancy you personally want it.

These and other items can be thrown in the fridge of your hotel room if you have one.  Hit the local food shops, talk to people to find good local food to add to the mix.


In Airports and elsewhere opt for fruit bowls, veggie bowls, avoid salad dressings since they have bad oils like soy, better to add in your own good fats like guacamole or salsa.
Low-Calorie dressings are better.  No good fats, but also, none bad.

Coconut chips, or even a jar of coconut oil that you can use to stir into your food to increase the fats.

In restaurants your best bet is to try to find the menu online and look for allergy menus. Very helpful to identify all the bad ingredients like soy oil, soy protein, and other things such as gluten, wheat, sugar, dairy, it you are avoiding milk products.

Also be really polite but not afraid to ask questions of the servers.  You can always reward them later for being so understanding with an extra tip.

Remember to also take ginger for travel if you need it.  It's works better than Dramamine and you'll feel so much better. (Side affects, anyone?)  Take it by tea or even the candy in health stores.  I always carry tea wherever I go like this.

I hope these help you stay healthy, happy and satisfied until you can eat your own familiar food again.

Always think outside the box and you will see solutions to any problem.

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This post was shared at Real Food Wednesdays at Kelly the Kitchen Kop
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