With your post-surgery energy boost, you’ll probably find yourself on the go a lot this summer. Don’t give into the draw of the fast-food lane. Instead plan for and pack healthy take-along foods. Invest in a good cooler and some leak-proof containers—you’ll need them when you’re out and about. Here are some great ideas for on-the-go meals and snacks:
- Light mozzarella string cheese and apple slices
- Beef or turkey jerky
- Cottage cheese and fruit
- Hummus and bell pepper strips, snap peas, celery sticks, and baby carrots
- Greek yogurt with a sprinkle of nuts or fruit
- Hard boiled eggs
- 100 calorie packs of nuts or seeds
- Roasted chickpeas or soy beans
- Low-sugar protein bars divided into 100 calorie portions
- Homemade protein bites
- Homemade protein packs (portion-controlled cheese, nuts, and fresh veggies)
- Homemade lunchables (deli meat, cheese and small-portion protein bar)
- Tuna packs
- Deli meat and cheese rolls
- Grilled chicken breast strips and guacamole dip
- Salads with protein toppings
- Fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato slices–add a little pesto and balsamic vinegar
- Shrimp cocktail and lemon slices
- Low-sugar yogurt drinks (Dannon Triple Zero, Kroger Carb Master)
- Fairlife milk (comes in single serving size)
- Light PB Dip: reconstitute 2 Tbsp. of PB2 with 1 Tbsp. of water in a small dish. Stir until smooth and mix with 6 oz Dannon Triple Zero Vanilla yogurt. Serve with cut fruit.
