So you might say we travel a lot, right? I’d agree. I love it. I love being a nomad, for now at least.
But one of the hardest things about traveling is food. I try to pack as many fresh foods as possible. Luckily now a days, there are “fresh” options everywhere, even at new stands and gas stations!
Let’s see. What did I pack/eat/buy while road trippin’ this past weekend? Here’s a list.
- Carrots
- fruit cup
- salad in a cup
- trail mix
- turkey jerky
- cheese
- protein powder mix
- plantain chips
- lara bars and uber bars
Not too shabby for travel food eh?
But what if we had the tools/appliances to keep things fresh ALL the time? It would make things so much easier in terms of eating healthy, right?
Check out the FRESHPEDITION.
These guys are on a mission to Keep Farm Food Fresh. Now that is something I can support!
A Chef and GE engineer stocked up a GE refrigerator with fresh foods, hooked it up to a generator, stuck it on the back of a truck, and drove 2,000 miles on the road just to make a point. Farm Fresh Food COULD an SHOULD last!
GE is continuing this same passion for fresh food with the Freshpedition Sweepstakes. This sweepstakes uses Pinterest, which means you can actually pin for a chance to win all new GE kitchen appliances.
You can also enter each day of the sweepstakes for a chance to win a $100 VISA® Prepaid Card. Entering for this prize is fun as you’re asked to pin your favorite fresh foods or your own recipes. Also, these pins when hashtagged with your state (e.g. #GEfreshTX) become part of a “Best of Fresh” map featuring freshness from around the country. Explore the map here: http://www.freshpedition.com/sweepstakes/fresh-map.htm
For official rules and to enter visit here: http://www.freshpedition.com/sweepstakes/
I just adore this campaign! I am pretty sure most everyone will too! Watch the video, laugh at all they encounter, and check out the fantastic sweepstakes where you can win a GE kitchen appliance. I’ll post more later as details unfold, but just know, it’s totally worth it!
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by GE via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of GE.
What’s the longest your food has stayed fresh while traveling?
I think I might take their idea and travel across the nation with Healthy Bites. Sound good?
Where to first?
Cheers!
LC
p.s.
Last day to enter in the ICEdot giveaway. Will pick winner tomorrow!
p.s.
Amanda’s Clean Eating Challenge starts today and goes all month. Another FRESH approach to check out this month!
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you’re right – healthy bites make for the perfect travel food. had some on my way to see you last weekend!!
Lindsay @ Lindsay’s List recently posted..wordless wednesday
another reason why i love you. SMART and SUPPORTIVE!
That would be amazing if you could really travel with a fridge- a cooler only lasts so long.
Heather @ Side of Sneakers recently posted..Cocktails and Cupcakes
i know. like a mini fridge the size of a purse, right?
Finding fresh food on the road IS hard! But Healthy Bites sure are a good solution
This looks like such a fun campaign but here in NYC, there’s actually a farm truck that grows stuff in the flatbed of a pick-up. It’s pretty cool.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Face Lift and a Guest Post
another reason i need to visit new york, besides you of course. And i could hand deliver healthy bites!
I love this campaign, it is so inspiring to see people so passionate.
- subject change-
I think Healthy Bites would be perfect for troops. I know my husband, who has Celiac, would gobble them up and so many troops are into heath and fitness. The one thing I hear them complain about is food out in the field. Just a thought.
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Almost Wordless Wednesday
this is brilliant! i actually had someone order from Aghanastan and I shipped them. They made it! I wonder how i could get them to the troops?
Ha- I love what opposites the guys are. It’ll make for an interesting week! It’s even hard to take/keep fresh food for a long weekend camping trip!
When you go on a Healthy Bites tour, be sure to pop into Canada! We’ll take you to the mountains to make it worth your trip!
Abby @ Change of Pace recently posted..Change the Pace – How to care for your bike
oh ya, we have to freeze dry everything when we go camping. And now you are making me want to go to Canada. I hear the mountains calling!
Um – you better get your hiney to Little Rock first
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Slower Running & Squash "Pasta" with Garlicky Basil Tomatoes
it would be my first stop of course.
I love the snack pack options some airlines have now with hummus, nuts and stuff – way better than what we use to have.
I like this healthy bites tour — in fact you should go global:)
Nichole recently posted..Marathoner Beginner’s Luck?
i know! finally! too bad they are $10. ugh.
I’m sitting in an airport right now in fact and just finished eating a breakfast I packed for myself… a veggie omelet eating straight out of a tin foil wrap, no utensils, a banana, and a tupperware of almond butter. Not too shabby for an airport breakfast either!
katie @KatieDid recently posted..Olive Oil Banana Soft Serve
yep yep, not shabby at all. Much better than a cinnabonn to, eh?
safe travels.
I can’t wait to watch that episode, sounds like fun. I’m about to do a lot of travelling myself and I’m curious to know how you pack your protein? Do you simply use single serving sizes or do you take a tub with you?
I’m SO excited about Amanda’s eat clean challenge. It’s something I really get behind and I’m so motivated to do for myself.
Also, your healthy bites look amazing and I want to order some soon! What’s your favorite?
Katie @wishandwhimsy recently posted..VOTE Peach Mango & WIAW
i actually put protein powder in an empty bottle, then when i get to the airport and through security, i fill my bottle up at a water fountain, shake, and go! Easy.
what a GREAT idea!! And I LOVE your idea to travel cross-country with Healthy Bites! Sign me up!!
jobo recently posted..Challenges anew.
Boston bound!!well, that’s where i’d go first. Unless you come here. PLEASE!
to Portland. you need to COME TO PORTLAND first!
Kris recently posted..cherry mojito milkshakes and a shiny chic cocktail party
maybe i should start in portland, then i could drive across the states. Wanna come?
yes, Yes YES – and if we make it a freshpedition, we can cook our way across the country! <3
Kris recently posted..cherry mojito milkshakes and a shiny chic cocktail party
youre brilliant! lets go. Can we stop at vineyards too?
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
naturally.
Kris recently posted..cherry mojito milkshakes and a shiny chic cocktail party
That is such a great campaign! Love it.
Healthy bites do sound perfect for travelling!
You should come to Canada asap!:)
i’m working on getting up there! I love canada and YOU!
I think that is so cool! Great idea to do, I wish we could travel with a fridge when we take road trips!
You can come HERE with those healthy bites!!! <3
katie recently posted..Whatttttt? {Wednesday}
i know, i seriously want to get a van and just go! like the love granola bus! haha
what a great idea. never heard of freshpedition, sounds like a great idea! and girl you know Michelle and I would love to travel with you anywhere, oh just think of the yummy eats, coffee and wine we would enjoy haha
love you
hugs
purelylori recently posted..cupcake fun
haha yes, we are great travel buddies. think alike, eat alike, act alike. It’s perfect! Let’s go!
Awesome idea! There is something so liberating about eating fresh food while on the road. Traveling is very hard on my digestive system so I am always looking for new ideas.
Rachelle recently posted..More From Washington
i know, our poor guts. they need to eat even better when on the road, ya know? Hope you are well friend. Hugs!
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
We packed up some of our refrigerator goodies when we moved and Kirk took them in the car in a cooler. Almost everything made it cross-country, which we were both impressed with!
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Consistency and Marine Corps Marathon Training
oh my gosh i am impressed! he must be an excellent packer then. Hows the house coming along?
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
He is – I’m not!
The house is coming along pretty well, I’ll do a post soon to share our progress. Our room is still fairly chaotic, but the rest is feeling homey.
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Consistency and Marine Corps Marathon Training
Given that my digestive system is still recovering from the crap I ate while traveling last weekend, I definitely need to check this out!
Jan recently posted..Cord Management Loop
oh yes, let’s detox that with good eats. Water, fruits, veggies, etc. Load up!
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
what a cool thing they are doing!! i love seeing all the different ways people make a point about how we can make good choices
Amanda @RunToTheFinish recently posted..Eat Clean 30 Kick Off: August Challenge
i agree! and you can for sure EAT CLEAN when traveling. Just have to prepare well. Ya know?
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
Oh I’ve never heard of freshpedition…interesting! Food is definitely one of the hardest things about traveling. Travel to see me of course
Katie
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i know you know that. Your the travel bug! I bet you have some good secrets though, right?
I always travel with apples, protein powder and some sort of crunchy snack if I’m traveling by plane, but if I’m in the car for a long trip, the plug in cooler goes with me! We have to have foods we can eat and we have to keep it fresh!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted..Crazy Week and Beanfields’ Chip Winner!
oh me too me too! I slice up everything and put in baggies the night before. I also like using nut butter packets. I bet some of your muffins are great for traveling too.
okay – I love that you can still stay on track with all the traveling – it is really awesome – it gives me hope!!!
Molly Ritterbeck recently posted..What’s New Wednesday #15 – #MonkeyMat Is What!
it is easy! just plan the night before. I stock up on sample packets of everything at the store too. Love it!
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
Healthy Bites in Canada!!!
I always ensure I have snacks packed for when I travel!
Turkey Jerky?! I’ve never seen such a thing!
Kierston recently posted..The WonderFUl World of Egg Whites and Oats!
YES! we love our turkey jerky! have you tried the salmon jerky yet?
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
You gotta be JERKING me?!! Salmon and Turkey?! Where have I been. Honestly.
Kierston recently posted..There’s Something Fishy Going On!
Oh how I <3 Healthy Bites! I had 3 before my run this morning…da'bomb! I pack fresh food when driving up to Nantucket for short weekends. Usually I just pack breakfast staples and nuts. The rest of the time I try to eat well, out, or just fully enjoy myself. Balance right? xoxo
She Rocks Fitness recently posted..WIAW + GIVEAWAY!
i had three this morning just for fun, haha. I am so glad they can fuel you for your runs! Makes me happy! Maybe they will be part of the SheROCKfitness DREAM!
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
this is so awesome! i have been dragging around healthy bites with me in my purse lately. i am so sad the dvd’s have not made it. let’s give it until friday and see what happens. they are copies so no money lost. BUT i will send you another set of copies if you still don’t get them. so sorry! geez………..also what a great giveaway!
kalli recently posted..I’m Convinced Too
i think healthy bites fit perfectly in your purse. hehe. I’m still working on a wino bite! it will happen. haha.
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
I think that Cali would do well with the addition of your healthy bites … okay, I’m just trying to lure you to our pretty state!
I’m doing the Clean Eating Challenge and so looking forward to a month of good food!
Tianna recently posted..August Clean Eating
oh i am working on it! i need to get the west coast bad, to see you of course!
LCCotter recently posted..Freshpedition
I think you and your healthy bites need to come to me in KY! I have plenty of GF food for you…
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..WIAW #11 Summer Staples
i think so too! working on it. I need to visit!
Please see if you and your Healthy Bites can travel to CA!!!!!
I saw you made a lot of chocolate ones today. I bet those travel well. 
STUFT Mama recently posted..My First Virus and Some Monkey Mat Business
yes yes yes! get my room ready, k? I’ll bring the wine!
A Healthy Bites road tour sounds like a pretty fab idea to me! First stop: Washington, DC?
The GE Freshpedition is such a great idea! I actually just popped over to Pinterest to check out the hashtags by state. It looks like DC (and Idaho) need a little help! I’ll see what I can do.
When I travel, I always pack perishable items like fruits and veggies, which usually stay fresh for a couple of days. I rarely throw anything out because I’m a produce-eating machine.
However, I also pack hard boiled eggs, and if I don’t have access to a fridge, they sadly don’t keep more than a day!
Huge hugs from the potato state! xoxo <3
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish recently posted..How I Eat When I Dine At a Restaurant: Dinner at Barbacoa
oh me too! i wish they made hard boiled eggs easier to travel with or tuna packs not so smelly. haha. I love you for being part of this! totally makes me smile. thank you.
move in with me.
Miz recently posted..The IceTee.
i’m there! Salmon for breakfast sound good?
I always have to travel with food and find a grocery store as soon as I land – I’m limited to hotels with a fridge and microwave, so I’d love a better option! GF can be so expensive and I hate it when it spoils! It’s like throwing away cash!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife recently posted..Running & Reading Long Week 12: Once a Runner
eating GF is hard while traveling, but i think it’s getting a little better. Thank goodness for POPchips, think thin bars, and fruit, right?
Obviously you should come to Virginia first.
I love this campaign! I am a HUGE proponent of packing healthy snacks with you on trips. There is no reason you can’t eat well and fresh and stay healthy in an airport, or a car, or on a train…or whatever. I swear, with a smile and some ingenuity, it’s really not THAT hard to get some good eats through TSA.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..Golden Tomato + Mango Gazpacho
oh you are the queen packer! i love it!! I love the jars you bring with you too, so clever. You should do a vlog on that!
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