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On motorcycle road trips, is it impossible to make healthy eating your sidekick? Oftentimes when we hit the road, it seems as though we have to sacrifice nutritional value for convenience. However, do we really have to settle for fried chicken, fried hamburgers, French fries, and fried pork rinds? Although eating healthy foods while on motorcycle road trips can be challenging, it is not impossible. Here are some basic tips to help you stay on your diet, while on the road:

1. Eat grilled foods and salads at fast food restaurants

The good news is that many fast food restaurants today are providing customers with healthy choices. It is highly advisable that you avoid fried meats, whether it is beef, chicken, or fish. Instead, select grilled versions, and limit the amount of mayonnaise and sauces on such sandwiches. Salads are another healthy choice, though keep in mind that dressings can be laden with fat. Fortunately, many fast food restaurants provide a "light" dressing that is significantly lower in calories and fat.

2. Bring your own healthy snacks

Unfortunately, you are somewhat limited in what foods you can bring on a motorcycle road trip, due to space constraints. However, you still have several options for healthy snacks. Consider packing your motorcycle luggage with items such as:

• dried fruit

• energy bars

• fresh fruit

• sunflower seeds

• trail mix

Also, make sure to tote plenty of water and natural fruit juices with you, as your exposure to the wind can result in significant dehydration.

3. Try to avoid junk food

We know that junk food is unhealthy, but it tastes so good! Junk foods laden with salt, sugar, and fat, are convenient and can be quite inviting after spending hours cruising down country roads. However, keep in mind that your body uses up a significant amount of energy (and water) during a motorcycle road trip. The "garbage in-garbage out" rule applies here. By making healthy choices for our meals and snacks, we can keep our bodies energized, and our brains sharp. Sure, it would not hurt to binge once a day. However, the bulk of your diet should be as healthy as possible.

4. Limit your junk food to one serving per day

To satisfy your craving for the junk food "food group," limit your intake to one serving per day. However, it is advisable that you set limits to how "junky" the food can be. For instance, you could limit the number of calories it can have, require it to have a substantial amount of vitamins and minerals, or allow absolutely no trans-fat. For instance, buying a small bag of low-fat potato chips and a sport drink is not the healthiest choice you can make for a snack, but it is not the worst one you could make either.

Hitting the road on a motorcycle road trip does not mean that your health has to take a hit as well. By taking some simple precautions, you can make your trip as healthy as it is thrilling.

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4 Easy Tips For Eating Healthy During Motorcycle Road TripsBy Jenny Carson