8 Healthy Snacks That Travel Well

Do your body good with these grab-and-go food options.

Get Healthy - This means different things for different people. Maybe you want to up your endurance or drop a few pounds or eat better — now’s the time to set healthy habits that will serve you well as you move forward. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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Healthy Eats On the Go - Eating healthy away from home can be challenging and costly, but with a little extra planning and these easy recipes you can avoid the vending machine while keeping your waistline in check. Dig into eight nutritious snack options perfect for people on the go. By Michelle Mitchum, MPH HHP of The Orange Moon (Photo: Barry Yee/Getty Images)

Try Dipping - Kids not excited about veggies? Even the pickiest eaters typically love the act of dipping stuff into stuff. Try it at snack time: Carrot sticks and yogurt-based dips, red pepper strips and hummus and broccoli and Italian dressing are good starters. (Photo: GettyImages) 

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Hummus and Cucumbers - Hummus is an awesome mix of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Chickpeas are rich in protein and contain no cholesterol or saturated fats. While cucumbers are mostly water, they are low in calories, loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Potassium. How to Prepare: Just cut cucumbers into thin slices and dip your way to bliss. (Photo: Leigh Beisch/Getty Images)

Cashews - Studies show “nutty” diets help reduce weight gain and heart disease. These oblong treats are rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium and zinc. They’re also a good source of phytochemicals, antioxidants and protein. (Photo: Jon Boyes/Getty Images)

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Cashews - Studies show “nutty” diets help reduce weight gain and heart disease. These oblong treats are rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium and zinc. They’re also a good source of phytochemicals, antioxidants and protein. (Photo: Jon Boyes/Getty Images)

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Almonds - Almonds are beneficial for maintaining a healthy weight. Full of fiber, protein and fat content, it only takes a handful to satisfy your hunger and keep you from overeating. (Photo: Stepan Popov/ Getty Images)

Pumpkin Seeds With Sea Salt and Lime  - Pumpkin seeds include vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, protein, fatty acids and more good stuff. The fatty acids of Omega-3 alone reduce inflammation and may help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer and arthritis. How to Prepare: Rinse one to two cups of pumpkin seeds and spread them out on a paper towel to dry. Then, pace them in a bowl and add one tbsp. of olive oil, the juice of two limes and salt to taste. Bake on foil-lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. (Photo: Servet Yigit/Getty Images)

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Pumpkin Seeds With Sea Salt and Lime  - Pumpkin seeds include vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, protein, fatty acids and more good stuff. The fatty acids of Omega-3 alone reduce inflammation and may help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer and arthritis. How to Prepare: Rinse one to two cups of pumpkin seeds and spread them out on a paper towel to dry. Then, pace them in a bowl and add one tbsp. of olive oil, the juice of two limes and salt to taste. Bake on foil-lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. (Photo: Servet Yigit/Getty Images)

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The Greener, the Better - The greener the leaves, the more nutritious they are. So skip on whiter iceberg lettuce and opt for spinach, arugula or kale.  (Photo: Chalotte Observer/MCT /Landov)

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Baked Kale Marinated in Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, Sea Salt, Garlic and Black Pepper - Kale is the newest “superfood” among health aficionados and for good reason. Kale is an excellent source of antioxidant, vitamins A, C, K and phytonutrients. How to Prepare: In a mixing bowl, add ½lb. of kale, 3tbsp. of olive oil, the zest of one lemon, 1 tbsp. of crushed garlic, 1tsp. of black pepper and sea salt to taste. Mix ingredients by hand and refrigerate overnight. Lay marinated kale on foil-lined cookie sheet and bake for 1.5 hrs. at 250 degrees. Enjoy!  (Photo: Chalotte Observer/MCT /Landov)

Raw Honey and Cinnamon Baked Oats With Cranberries and Sunflower Seeds - Oats are rich in essential dietary fiber and a great support for heart health, while sunflower seeds, rich in vitamin E, play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. How to Prepare: In a bowl, blend 2 cups of rolled oats, 2 tbsp. of honey, ½ cup of cranberries and ½ cup of sunflower seeds. Next, spread a small amount of olive oil onto a foil-lined cookie sheet to prevent stickiness and add oats mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. When cooled, store in a Ziploc container and get your munch on. (Photo: Douglas Johns/Getty Images)

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Raw Honey and Cinnamon Baked Oats With Cranberries and Sunflower Seeds - Oats are rich in essential dietary fiber and a great support for heart health, while sunflower seeds, rich in vitamin E, play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. How to Prepare: In a bowl, blend 2 cups of rolled oats, 2 tbsp. of honey, ½ cup of cranberries and ½ cup of sunflower seeds. Next, spread a small amount of olive oil onto a foil-lined cookie sheet to prevent stickiness and add oats mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. When cooled, store in a Ziploc container and get your munch on. (Photo: Douglas Johns/Getty Images)

Establish a Ritual - If you have a creativity-heavy task that you must complete regularly, fashion a ritual to help you get in the mood. So if you have to write stories for a client each day, you could start by grabbing a banana, sitting at your desk, silencing your phone and putting on a specific playlist to get you in the right mindset. (Photo: ballyscanlon/Getty Images)

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Bananas - Bananas are so easy to grab for a quick snack and boost the brain’s happy hormone, serotonin. So here’s a tip: If you want to shake the midday blues, try eating a banana. (Photo: ballyscanlon/Getty Images)

Brazil Nuts and Coconut Chips - Brazil nuts are very rich in protein and dietary fiber and a great source of omega-6 fatty acids which help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Coconut is highly nutritious, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. How to Prepare: Mix nuts and coconut shreds in a Ziploc bag — and done! Satisfy your savory and sweet craving. (Photos from left: 4kodiak/Getty Images, Foodcollection RF/Getty Images) 

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Brazil Nuts and Coconut Chips - Brazil nuts are very rich in protein and dietary fiber and a great source of omega-6 fatty acids which help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Coconut is highly nutritious, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. How to Prepare: Mix nuts and coconut shreds in a Ziploc bag — and done! Satisfy your savory and sweet craving. (Photos from left: 4kodiak/Getty Images, Foodcollection RF/Getty Images)