Yes, its totally possible to eat healthy on the road

Yes, its totally possible to eat healthy on the roadYes, its totally possible to eat healthy on the roadPut down the sad airport food and bypass that drive-through. You can stick to your healthy eating goals while traveling.Whether youre navigating airports, enduring long bus rides or heading out on a road trip, you need a general food plan. We know travel days dont always abide by a three-a-day standard schedule, but that doesnt mean you should just wing it entirely.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe sad truth is that youll run into so many French fries while out on the road. They will tempt you and you will want to eat all of them. While we wont tell you to never eat French fries (everything in moderation, folks), you probably wont feel at the top of your game if youre only eating fries 24/7. So heres what you can do to fit some healthy food in there.Do Your Research Or Pack AheadResearch leads to the best local avocado toast. Lets say youre driving cross-country and dont want to eat a fast food burger. If you time your trip right, you can aim to be cutting through a city at lunchtime. Yelp, TripAdvisor or the local city magazine will have strong insights into where to eat.If you also want to keep an eye on your budget, pack food ahead of time. Trader Joes is loaded with cheap yet healthy snacks for road trips and flights. Also, if youre flying, a little research can clue you in on the reasonable food ops in your terminal.Find The Fresh StuffFarmers markets for the win Youll never have to search for healthy foods if you hit up the market. You can munch on fresh fruit, grab asalad and, of course, nibble on cheese samples. Theres a farmers market in just about every city or town, and you can even stop and grab some fresh food at stands along the road.Indulge A LittleThat renowned ice cream stand? Get some. The deep fried street food? Try it out. The best part of eating healthy is being able to indulge in some treats, too, and thats such an important part of travel. You have to absorb the local culture, literally.This article originally appeared on Swirled.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people