Prairie fare: Skip the ultraprocessed road snacks

When traveling, bring your own healthy snacks in a cooler, and don't forget to pack plenty of water as well.
When traveling, bring your own healthy snacks in a cooler, and don't forget to pack plenty of water as well.

I was feeling nostalgic the other day. My husband and I were driving four hours to our daughter’s college graduation. Our youngest is ready to launch into adulthood and a career.

I saw many families with young children at rest stops and convenience stores.

I asked my husband if he remembered our family trips. “They were a lot of work,” he replied matter-of-factly.

I was expecting him to sentimentally…