Road Fuel

Smart food choices for long drives and work trips

Road Fuel

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Eat better on the road, free.

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Today's goals

Water0 / 8 cups
Protein0 / 120 g
Fruits & veggies0 / 5 servings

Check what you ate or drank

Type it the way you'd say it, like "2 Starbucks white chocolate mocha glass bottles from EZ Mart". The AI looks it up and shows you the options. You pick the right one before anything is logged.

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Quick add: convenience store items

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What you've had today

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Today's totals

Calories (target about 2,000)0
Sugar (aim under 36 g)0 g
Sodium (aim under 2,300 mg)0 mg
Good / Okay / Treat0 / 0 / 0

Breakdown

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My history

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AI Coach

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Local stop guide

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US stop guide

Travel-day cards

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Cooler & car pack list

Today's movement

Active minutes0 / 30 min

Explore where you are

Turn a work stop into a walk. Pick what you have with you, then tap a place to search near you.

I have with me:
Find nearby:
  • Walk the courthouse square. Most Texas county seats have one, often with local shops and history markers. A lap or two is 15–20 minutes.
  • Hit a state park. Many are right off the highway. Texas has 80+ state parks with trails for all levels.
  • Walk to lunch. Park at the edge of town and walk to a local cafe instead of the drive-thru.
  • Farmers market stop. Get your steps and fresh fruit for the cooler at the same time.
  • Film it. Walking a new town makes great short-form video content.

10-minute rest-stop workout

No gear needed. Do 2–3 rounds next to your vehicle.

  • 20 bodyweight squats
  • 10 push-ups against the tailgate or bumper (or on the ground)
  • 10 lunges each leg
  • 30-second calf raises on a curb
  • 30-second plank
  • Brisk walk one lap around the lot

Stretch after long drives

  • Hip flexor stretch: lunge position, 30 sec each side
  • Hamstring stretch: heel on the bumper, lean forward, 30 sec each
  • Chest opener: hands in a doorframe or on the car, lean in
  • Neck rolls and shoulder shrugs: 10 each
  • Lower back: knees-to-chest, or a gentle standing twist

Tip: stop every 2 hours to walk and stretch for at least 5 minutes. Check with a doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

Road rules for eating well

  • Eat protein first at every stop. It keeps you full and cuts snack cravings.
  • Swap soda and energy drinks for water, unsweetened tea, or black coffee.
  • Grilled beats fried. Ask for sauce on the side.
  • Skip the combo. Order the sandwich alone and add a side salad, fruit, or water.
  • Don't drive starving. Eat a snack every 3–4 hours so you're not grabbing whatever's closest.
  • Keep a gallon jug in the car and refill it at every fuel stop.
  • Stretch or walk 5 minutes at each stop; it helps digestion and alertness.
  • Watch sodium: jerky, chips and fast food add up fast. Drink extra water on those days.

Expert guidance

Tips inspired by well-known nutrition experts. General education, not medical advice. This app isn't affiliated with or endorsed by these experts.

Dr. Peter Attia: Make protein the priorityAttia's practice recommends about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight each day. His go-to meal is a big salad with olive oil plus a serving of salmon, pork, steak or game meat. On the road: grilled chicken or a rotisserie chicken with a salad kit.
Dr. Layne Norton: Hit your protein target and keep it simpleNorton suggests about 1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight (roughly 0.7 g per pound) for most people, and notes that protein tends to keep you fuller. On the road: eggs, Greek yogurt, jerky and a protein shake add up fast.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Pack in the plants and micronutrientsPatrick points to broccoli sprouts as a very rich source of sulforaphane, which activates the body's protective antioxidant systems. On the road: carry a bag of sprouts or raw broccoli in the cooler and add them to a wrap or salad.

Set your protein goal

Easy plate rule

Half produce, a quarter protein, a quarter carbs. At a drive-thru that means: protein item + side salad or fruit + water.

Portion sizes, no scale needed

Amounts per meal. Use your hand as a guide: it travels with you and is roughly sized to your body.

Protein: 1–2 palmsPalm-size and thickness, about 3–4 oz cooked. One grilled chicken breast, a burger patty, or a tuna pouch is about one palm.
Veggies and fruit: 1–2 fistsA fist is about 1 cup. A side salad, a banana, or a bag of baby carrots counts.
Carbs: 1 cupped handAbout ½ cup of rice, beans or pasta, or one tortilla or bun.
Fats: 1 thumbAbout 1 tablespoon: a spoon of dressing, peanut butter, or a pat of butter.
SnacksNuts: a small handful (about 1 oz). Cheese: one stick or two dice-size cubes. Jerky: one serving from the label.

On the road: single patty instead of a double, small fries or a side salad, sauce on the side. Needs vary with size and activity, so treat this as a starting point, not a rule.