Healthy snacks are a must for your road trip. Get the cooler out of storage, buy a couple of cold packs and stock it up with yummy, healthy options including yogurt, smoothie drinks, nuts, fruit or dried fruit, trail mix (yes, you can toss in some peanut M&Ms), or cheese sticks. You get the idea. Or make sandwiches, pick up some fresh fruit and ready-to-eat salads and have a picnic along the way. Rest stops usually have tables and it makes for a nice break.

If you want in depth information about tasty, healthy food selections at all types of restaurants, check out the book called Eat Out, Eat Right by Hope Warshaw. It’s loaded with great ideas.