Choosing Healthy Snacks in the Airport

• By Madeline Vann, MPH | Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH

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  For some people, thre stress of traveling can be compounded by the tempting snacks surrounding you in the airport terminal. Candy, bagels, cinnamon buns, cookies — when you’re waiting to catch a flight and feeling hungry or anxious, these goodies seem to call out to you from every store. But having type 2 diabetes means you need to choose healthy snacks — there’s no free pass for the weary air traveler.
  The best option is to pack your own food, of course. But what if you're unwilling or unable to bring your own? “The next best option is to choose snacks that are lower in fat (5 grams or less per serving) and know the carbohydrate content so you can fit them into your meal plan or carbohydrate choices for that time of the day,” advises Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE, a dietitian for the Lake County Health Department in Waukegan, Ill. Here are some healthy ideas to guide your snack-stand shopping.
  
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