My son Noah is the pickiest eater in the world. He is very
specific about what he wants to eat, he has a really hard time trying new
things. He is stubborn like his mama. He won’t eat meat. He won’t eat chicken
nuggets. He won’t eat hot dogs, or fish sticks. When we travel it can be a
total pain to feed him. He doesn’t really have any options at McDonald’s or
Wendy’s. He used to just get apples and milk or sometimes ice cream and milk. I
have learned that while I would be fine with McDonald’s, Noah isn’t good with
it, unless I let him get ice cream. That is a great treat every so often but
not for a meal. I have started packing him foods and stopping at places with
healthier options. I used to be able to eat McDonald’s and other fast food a
lot, now it is an occasional treat. I am getting older and I feel that it makes
me feel sick and greasy if I eat too much.
We don’t have allergies but it would be harder to eat on the
road if your family did. Noah is pretty good about eating the stuff I pack him
like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Honestly, the only “fast food” Noah
eats is Steak N Shake and Panera. I don’t consider either fast food. He will
occasionally eat Subway because they have good cheese sandwiches and lettuce.
That’s what he told me a week ago. I don’t really mind though, because he’s not
obsessed with fast food like I was when I was a kid. I only got it once a week
but I loved it so much. It was my favorite thing about Thursdays or spending
time with my dad because I knew I could have fast food. Of course I love my dad
but fast food was just a huge bonus. I think it’s important to start good
eating habits young and when you are traveling it’s difficult to remain
consistent.
Here are my tips about Eating Healthy on the Road.
