I have recently enjoyed having a kitchen, but I’m back on the road living in hotels again. It’s certainly more of a challenge to eat super healthy (maximum nutrition) while living in hotels.

Once again, I find this quote to be appropriate: “If something is important to you, you’ll find a way. If it isn’t, you’ll find an excuse.”

Following are healthy meals and snacks that I stock up on when I get to a new city. What I buy depends on whether I have a refrigerator, microwave, or just a hot water kettle in my hotel room.  These days, most hotels provide at least a refrigerator, and many times you can request a microwave and kettle to be sent to your room as well.

If I have a refrigerator:

• Mixed greens and veggies for salads
• Pre-made quinoa and bean salads (I often find these at local farmer’s markets)
• Pickles and/or sauerkraut
• Raw veggies
• Hummus (to dip the veggies)
• Edamame
• Fresh fruit
• Almond or soy milk and cereal (if the hotel breakfast isn’t included)

If I also have a microwave:

• Baked sweet potato
• Brown rice
• Canned beans
• Veggies for steaming
• Reheated leftovers from restaurants
• Pre-made oil-free food, my favorite: Engine 2 Firehouse Chili

If I only have a coffeemaker or kettle:

• Oil-free crackers
• Instant soup
• Fresh fruit that doesn’t need refrigeration, e.g., bananas, pears
• Tea!

My favorite way to pick up most of these items is a local farmer’s market. I also may visit my closest grocery store; my favorites are Whole Foods and Sprouts.

Breakfast is usually included in my hotel cost, so I will eat their oatmeal (preferably, steel cut) and fruit (preferably, berries).  I bring my own organic cinnamon to spice up my oatmeal.

So far I have been able to find decent options at all types of restaurants, but I generally stick to salads, soups, and vegetables. My favorite food is sushi, so I will always try to find a good Japanese restaurant that will make their rolls with brown rice.

I  only drink water and tea. My filtering water bottle helps ensure I always have plenty of clean water to drink. I also always have my favorite organic chai tea from Numi with me. If I make it to a local farmer’s market, I may buy fresh peppermint, lemons, and local raw honey for my water and tea.

I wake up everyday feeling healthy and looking forward to enjoying my favorite healthy foods.

Do you have some more ideas for me to try? How do you eat healthy while on the road?