Traveling? You can stay on track

What to prep and pack—or buy on the fly

Last updated June 3, 2024

If you plan to bring food...

Whether you pack all your eats or just a few, you’ll save pitstops, decision stress, and Points®.

	In the car or at a rest stop	On a plane or in the airport
How to pack and store your food	Pre-portion snacks, use a bento box or sectioned containers, and take a small cooler to maximize options. Also bring napkins.	Use small, flat plastic containers with snap-lock lids and bring a few empty plastic zip bags for taking lounge snacks to-go.
Easy breakfasts	• Pre-peeled hard-boiled eggs • Overnight oats in a jar that fits the cup holder (with a spoon!) • Baked egg cups	• Pre-peeled hard-boiled eggs • Egg, turkey, and veggie breakfast sandwich • Homemade breakfast bar or low-Points muffin
Simple, filling lunches & dinners	• Sandwich, wrap, or skewers • Snack-box lunch (fruit, cheese, crackers, chicken strips, veggies).	• Sandwich or wrap • Chicken, bean, lentil, or pasta salad tossed with hearty veggies (Remember a fork.)
Satisfying snacks & sides	• Air-popped popcorn • Baby bell peppers stuffed with dip • Salted edamame in the pod	• Air-popped popcorn • Homemade protein bites or bars • Crispy seasoned air-fried chickpeas
Drinks	• Cans of flavored sparkling water • Unsweetened iced tea with lemon	• Bring an empty water bottle with sliced citrus at the bottom to fill post TSA check

Fuel up at the drive-through

You can find Points-friendly menu items almost everywhere.

Breakfast

Lunch & dinner

Airports often have fast food chains inside, but also take a stroll to look for these healthy options.

Sushi: Tuna rolls are easy finger food (2 Points for 4 pieces), or choose ZeroPoint sashimi and edamame, plus miso soup (1 Point per cup).
Asian: Start with a base of ZeroPoint steamed veggies, add shrimp or chicken (Points vary by sauce), and ½ cup rice (3 Points).
Soup: Go for brothy varieties with chicken and veggies or vegetarian chili.
Build-your-own salad: Get all the greens and veg, plus chicken, salmon, or shrimp, chickpeas or beans, and light cheese and dressing.

Build a meal at a gas station or airport newsstand

It’s a snack-board-for-lunch vibe…travel edition.

Start with low-Points protein*
Check the cooler section and aisles, and get two.

Load up on produce

Look by the register or in the cooler—and get two servings.

Add some healthy fats and crunch*

Buy a small or single-serving package to help keep portions in check.

*Points vary by brand and type

Protein and granola bars are easy to find and eat on-the-go. These won’t also eat through your Points Budget.

2 Points

3 Points

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