“You want foods that are easy to digest and won’t cause spikes or drops in blood sugars. You need a balance: ideally, that’s a mix of protein, energy foods, and fibre. Not too much sugar, not too much salt. Aim for at least 4 grams of protein and at least 3 grams of fibre. Look at the ingredients on packaged food; the first ingredients are going to make up a higher proportion of what you’re eating. So, if the first two ingredients are oats and sugar, you’re basically eating oats and sugar. Of course, you do need ‘fun foods.’ It’s normal to have a few fun foods—cookies are my favourite. If your favourite is chips, it’s okay to eat some chips. It’s all about variety.”—Brooke Bulloch of Food to Fit Nutrition in Saskatoon, on what snacks to pick up on the road
Fibre picks
Strawberries, grapes, apple slices, banana chips, dried pineapple; cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper slices
Energy food picks
Whole grain crackers; pretzels; popcorn
Protein picks
Lärabars, Kind bars, RXbars; cheese strings; unsalted nuts; roasted chickpeas; beef jerky sticks
Try to avoid
Carbonated drinks (they can cause bloating)
This article was originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of Cottage Life.
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