Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
Why it’s good for traveling: It’s full of satiating protein and, as long as it comes from grass-fed cows, a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Beef jerky also doesn’t raise your level of insulin, a hormone that signals your body to store fat—something you don’t need during long periods of inactivity.
Eat this: We’re not talking about Slim Jims here. You want a brand that’s not preserved with synthetic nitrates or nitrites or loaded down with sodium, as most commercial brands are. If you can make it to a farmers’ market on your vacay, ask the meat purveyors there if they have any. Or order an 8-ounce bag from Rain Crow Ranch ($15.95/bag), which meats the strict standards of the American Grassfed Association and Animal Welfare Approved certifications.
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