It can be tough to travel and eat well. When the time comes to make a list of bus stock foods on the tour bus, try making some better choices. It takes a bit of extra thought and time, but if we keep it simple and stick to a few rules we can maintain a healthy diet on tour.
rule #1
Reduce sugar.
rule#2
Avoid processed foods.
rule #3
Eat more protein.
rule #4
Eat healthy carbs and fats.
Let’s face it, if you’re eating crap you’re probably not performing at your optimum level. We really are what we eat. Our body, blood, brain, skin and organs are all a reflection of what we eat on a daily basis. Some effects of our diet are subtle, some more obvious, but all of it affects us. Our energy levels, cognitive abilities and overall mood are all impacted by the things we eat. Food is all too often less about daily nutrition and more about our need to satisfy cravings. Touring is very active by nature but no amount of activity or exercise can combat an overall poor diet.
Variety in nutrition can have many benefits, although successfully maintaining a good healthy diet for most means not over complicating it. Here is a simple guide you can use for eating better on the bus…
Bus stock list:
Breakfast
Instant oatmeal (lowest sugar or none)
Skim milk, almond milk or coconut milk
Whole and egg whites
Whole wheat English muffins
Fat free granola bars
Kashi Go Lean cereal
Cottage cheese
Whole wheat waffles
Berries
Lunch
Tuna packets
Peanut or almond Butter
Jelly (lowest sugar)
Whole wheat bread or pita
Applegate roast beef and turkey breast
Avocado
Hummus
Raw vegetables
Snacks
Greek yogurt (Chobani)
Green apples
Bananas
Grapes
Almonds, walnuts
Protein bar (low sugar like Quest bars)
Beef or turkey jerky
String cheese
Saltine crackers
Pretzels
Dark chocolate (over 70%)
Dinner
Frozen Steamers vegetables
Frozen brown or jasmine rice or quinoa
Grilled chicken breast
Sweet potato
Kashi frozen dinners
Edamame
Flavor– hot sauce and mustard, salsa, cinnamon and olive oil are you flavor friends.
This is a simple list of food that will provide the protein, fiber, carbs and healthy fats you need. There are many more options if you know what to look for, however I suggest keeping it simple at first.