Travel Without Leaving Home - International Recipes (2024)

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Those especially dedicated to meal prep might even prepare a few balanced meals, and carry them in an insulated bag. TSA allows most foods to pass through security (read their rules here). Liquids, like peanut butter or salad dressing, need to be in containers and weigh less than three ounces.

Those especially dedicated to meal prep might even prepare a few balanced meals, and carry them in an insulated bag. TSA allows most foods to pass through security (read their rules here). Liquids, like peanut butter or salad dressing, need to be in containers and weigh less than three ounces.

Pack snacks

Nuts, fruit, dried fruit, dark chocolate, hummus, rice cakes.

Dried fruit: Dates, apricots, raisins, and cranberries are all delicious and portable. They're also high in fiber and natural sugars, which can provide a quick energy boost.

The key is to choose fillings that keep well for a handful of hours without refrigeration: cheese, cured meats (think prosciutto), hummus, grilled vegetables, and greens. To prevent soggy bread, stay away from juicy fillings like sliced tomatoes and choose a thick bread like ciabatta, focaccia, or a baguette.

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

The preparation and temperature of the food also determine its thermal effect. Strawberries, cucumbers, fresh mint, peppermint, spinach, tomatoes, watermelon and citrus fruits top the list of foods that cool from within.

Can you fly with food in a cooler? ›

Meat, seafood, vegetables and other non-liquid food items are permitted in both carry-on and checked bags. If the food is packed with ice or ice packs in a cooler or other container, the ice or ice packs must be completely frozen when brought through screening.

Popular Indian dry snacks include namkeen, such as bhujia, chivda, sev, roasted nuts like almonds, cashews, and dry fruits like raisins, apricots, and dates.

Look for options with more vegetables, such as salads, stir fries, sandwiches, wraps or soups. Try lean protein choices such as turkey chili, chicken kebobs, bean burritos, pea soup, quinoa or lentil salad, steamed edamame (soybeans), grilled tofu, or fish.

Bringing your own snacks can help you resist fast food or convenience store items when you're on a road trip. Healthy choices include string cheese, cheese sticks, fresh fruits, nuts and protein bars. Snacks keep you full, provide nutrients and stop you from skipping meals, preventing overeating later.

Cooking some of your own meals is a great way to eat cheap on vacation. Choose lodging that comes with a kitchen, such as a vacation rental or hostel. Keep snacks in your pack. Carry something to nibble on—like fruit, nuts or a baguette—when you go out on a tour or excursion.

Pack using a cooler or an insulated bag with an ice pack.

An additional benefit of using a cooler: Foods are better protected, and less likely to be squashed.