The best road trip and hiking snacks have three things in common: they don’t require refrigeration, they hold up in a pack or glove box, and they actually keep you full and energized rather than producing a sugar spike followed by a crash two hours in. Here’s what actually works. The Energy Chemistry Snacks dominated by simple sugars (candy, most granola bars, fruit leather) produce a fast blood glucose spike and a corresponding fast drop. For hiking where you need sustained energy over hours, or for driving where staying alert matters, you want slower-digesting combinations: protein + fat + complex…
Located in: Food, Food Health, Travel By: Diana Rhea
