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Nutritionist and mother of three, Claudia Gonzalez has some simple tips for parents to keep the peace amongst even the most finicky passengers by following these simple suggestions to have fun on the road. Whether your car trips are long or short, heading to the Jersey Shore or up the Hudson, here are a few easy ways to put you on the road to a happy, healthy and memorable vacation. Stops along the road don’t have to be unhealthy; nutritionist, Claudia Gonzalez has some easy and simple favorites. McDonald’s has great options for the whole family. Healthy snacks and good hydration on the road can raise comfort and energy levels, making the car ride more pleasant for everyone. Some favorites from McDonald’s include:
– Apple Dippers — Fruit & Walnut Salad — Kiddie Cone — Milk Jugs “Long drives can often lead to cranky backseat riders,” said nutritionist, Claudia Gonzalez. “Thanks to McDonald’s New York Tri-State area restaurants, these quick, easy and nourishing snacks can ease some of the tensions to put you on the road to an enjoyable family vacation.” Aside from making your backseat passengers hungry, sitting in a car for long stretches of time can cause stiffness, cramps and restlessness. When your family stops for a snack, engage in even activity breaks to rejuvenate passengers. Some ideas to consider are: — Catch - Football, baseball, softball or any other kind of ball will work — Yoga - Bring a mat or find a comfortable place on the grass to stretch out and take some quiet time to yourself — Soccer - A game of pass or a quick scrimmage can get the blood flowing in your legs again in no time — Frisbee - Even your dog can join in With the help of healthy tricks and tips, your family will be on the road to a blissful summer ride this summer! For more tips and information please visit mcdonaldsnymetro.com/ About McDonald’s New York Metro Region McDonald’s is the world’s best-known brand and is the global leader in food service. There are more than 600 McDonald’s restaurants, owned by over 100 franchisees, located throughout the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State area. For more information, please visit www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com. About Claudia Gonzalez Claudia Gonzalez is a registered dietician and mother of three. She is the author of ‘Gordito Doesn’t Mean Healthy: What Every Latina Mother Needs to Know to Raise Happy and Healthy Kids’. Mrs. Gonzalez has served for six years as a spokesperson in charge of Latino affairs for the American Dietetic Association. She has more than ten years of experience working as a pediatric dietician in private practice as well as for government programs, and has appeared on numerous national radio, television and print outlets. Her nutrition columns can be found in ‘Shape en Espanol’ magazine and on Univision.com and MiDieta.com. She lectures regularly on a variety of nutrition and health issues to national and international health organizations. “
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