Yesterday morning was full of packing because Hailey and I were off to good ‘ol GA! I know I’m not the first to realize this, but it’s amazing how much stuff you need to pack for someone so little.
Breakfast
1/2 cup dry oats microwaved with almond milk, topped with chia seeds, Nannie’s pecans and a dollop of Daisy pumpkin butter.
Lunch
Since we skipped snack, I was hAngry come lunch time. Wanting to avoid fast food, I googled ‘health food grocery store’ in Columbia, SC. Rosewood Market was the first to pop up, so off we went. I love finding health food stores because they usually have a wonderful selection of healthy foods to grab for lunch on the go. Rosewood Market was no exception!
Beside the display case full of freshly made grain salads, roasted vegetables, etc, they had a hot food section with a mouthwatering selection. The man behind the counter was incredibly friendly and happy to explain the differences between Thai fish cakes and seaside cakes (when is the last time you’ve heard choices like that at Burger King??)
I stopped to admire their bulk bins (my favorite part of healthy markets!)
before checking out. The cashier was also incredibly friendly, as was an organic farmer named Gene who was in line behind me. Are all people in Columbia this friendly?! If so, I’m moving there.
My lunch was a delicious combination of seaside cakes (a tofu and sea vegetable take on crab cakes) with cocktail sauce, brown rice with a flavorful sauce of some sort and steamed vegetables that included kale, carrots and onions. Every. Single. Bite. was phenomenal. So fresh! Check this gem out if you’re ever in Columbia!
Driving on…
Snack
We stopped at Mom’s office so Hailey could say hello and I munched on a ThinkThin crunch bar, which the company sent me to sample. The bar is made up of almond and cranberries and other various crunchies and I enjoyed it! So did my rumbling tummy.
Snack
Once I arrived at my parent’s place, I chowed down a peach Chobani and blueberries, followed by some delicious Wisconsin swiss and crackers.
Hailey was excited to spend some time with her Great Grandma Betty and finally meet her Great Aunt Pat! (Truth be told, Hailey was screaming right before this picture… I think I messed up her nap schedule, but it was still a good time!)
I was excited to sip on this delicious glass of red.
Dinner
We assembled homemade pizzas for dinner. Mom and I split one that was loaded with veggies- tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, onions, mushrooms… DElish! I ate 3 slices.
Looking back over this, I want to go back and eat everything from yesterday again… so many scrumptious bites!
How do you stay healthy of road trips?
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
The peach cho with blueberries is one of my FAVE combos. I’m craving it now.
blackhuff says
I love how you made your own pizza at home. Much healthier than the ones you buy.
Glad you had such a wonderful time.
Staying healthy on road trips means saying “no” to certain foods, going to visit the malls in search of healthy foods or take some with me.
Lee says
My husband went to USC in Columbia (albeit many years ago). I wonder if he knows about that store.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
I pack so much food with me that I can’t NOT stay healthy. [Excuse the double negative.]
But if this is how you travel, I’m coming on your next road trip. 🙂
Brittany says
I don’t NOT like double negatives, so keep ’em coming 😉
Lauren says
I live in Columbia-close to Rosewood Market. Great store. MOST ppl here are that nice 🙂 Glad you liked it!
Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon says
This DOES look like a delicious day of eats! Health food stores are the best for quick and relatively inexpensive meals on the go and that pizza looks phenomenal!!
I always make sure to pack a lunch, plenty of snakcs, and plenty of water on road trips!
Brittany says
oh yeah, water! so important. I always get so thirsty in the car. Too bad it means more pit stops 🙂
Samantha @ Health, Happiness and Skinny Jeans says
Great job with eating so healthy on the road..and while travelling wth a little one! That pizza looks yummy! I made a similar one last night and couldn’t get enough of it 🙂
Lauren B. says
On road trips, I will typically “brown-bag-it”, packing my own food and putting it in a cooler to save time, money, and good nutrition. And I always have snacks on hand! If I don’t pack a meal, I usually am on the lookout for “healthier fast food”, either Chick fil a or Subway. I love your idea of the health food market! I’ll have to do that next time!
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says
roadtrips are a weakness of mine. I always bring whatever fruit and veggies we have left in the house and usually a sandwich for the ride but I am SOO snacky when I am on a road trip. I have just come to accept the fact that I am going to eat a family size bag of trail mix or chocolate chex mix on the drive. I’ve got to have something sweet and salty to get me through! I get so bored driving and snacking is just what I do. I don’t road trip too often now so oh well!
Caitlin @ ChasingaMile says
Ahhh Rosewood Market is right near where I lived my senior year in college! Surprisingly I have never been there. I need to check it out next time I am in Columbia!
Brittany says
oh you must! it was delish. and the people were seriously SO friendly 🙂
Rachael says
It amazes me how I once moved cross-country with a duffel bag, and now can’t leave the house without a whole backseat full of gear. Babies come with so much cargo!
How is Hailey on car trips? Georgia (my kiddo) has a shelf life of about twenty minutes before the highly vocalized dissent kicks in! We’re headed up to NY in a month to see my folks and I’m terrified :). Enjoy your family!
Brittany says
“highly vocalized dissent” haha! H does really well actually. She usually just snoozes.
MigraineMe says
It’s hard to stay healthy on road trips because it’s like a vacation and vacations are like a break from real life, so in my mind that gives me an excuse to justify unhealthy habits like eating bad! However, I try to pack snacks ahead of time to stay healthy – nuts, thinkThin bars, fruit, etc. Safe travels!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Eating healthy on road trips is super hard! I like to bring my own snacks or thank god for smart phones, like you did, it’s easy to find hidden spots off the freeways.
Natalie @ Living Green Chicago says
I’m so happy to know that I’m not the only one who enjoys bulk bins too 🙂 Sounds like a fun trip, way to stay healthy while traveling!
Brittany says
oh, girl, bulk bins are my happy place!!
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
Road trips can be such a challenge when it comes to eating healthy or even regularly. To help I always put snacks in my bag, such as apples, almonds, Larabars or Clifbars, etc.
Kathryn says
I live in Columbia and Rosewood Market is one of my favorites! Every week or so they have a secret 20% off day (you just have to ask at the counter), which is the perfect way for a poor college student like me to stock up on healthy, yummy food! So glad everyone was friendly- that’s been my impression of Cola too
Brittany says
Oh my gosh, that’s awesome!! The 20% off day sounds like such a cool idea. Wish I lived closer to take advantage of it 🙂 Tell them I said hi- haha 🙂
Jenny @ simply be me says
I always make sure to load up on veggies where ever we eat. Lots of salad with a few splurges on the side – oh, and lots of water, even if it means frequent pee stops along the way :0
Becky Klotz says
I’m another Columbia reader! It’s so good to hear that everyone was nice to you – generally, everyone here is like that which I love!
I haven’t been to Rosewood Market yet, but I have been to Earth Fare and 14 Carrots (in Lexington, just outside Columbia) and love both of them. Columbia is getting a Whole Foods too!
Brittany says
I saw that a WF is coming soon and I nearly peed my pants in excitement! …I’m sure cool little places like Rosewood aren’t thrilled though. I love your town- so friendly 🙂
Brittney says
I pass through Columbia to get to my parents’ house too, I should check that place out! Glad you mentioned it!
Basil Garzia says
Hi Brittany, I’m the owner of Rosewood Market and I wanted to thank you for trying us out for lunch. All the pics were top notch. You really gave a good idea of what we are about. I’m glad, too, that everyone was friendly. You caught us on a good day. But seriously, we aims to please. Our 20% days come approx every 8 days and I let folks know via e-mail. If your readers send me their e-mails, I’ll add them to my list. I enjoyed your blog and look forward to reading more. Basil Garzia PS: Double negatives are a no-no.