Healthy eating on the road

Does that title seem like a misnomer? I travel a lot for my current job and spent many years believing that I could not, in fact, eat healthily on the road. Hours are long, windshield time is sometimes seemingly unending, and if the trip is a conference, tempting foods abound. Since becoming a vegetarian, it has been easier to be more conscious of what I was eating, but there are still times when cheese pizza calls my name several days during the trip. One of the ways I have avoided this is to carry healthy snacks with me. I purchase snacks at the gas station when I fill up if I run out, or stop at a grocery store. With the prevalence of Wal Marts, it ususally isn't too far to go to get some fresh produce or nuts. Look for un salted, no candy added (you might be surprised) trail mixes. Check the sugar content and all ingredients. I like Planters all natural. You can typically get small packages of nuts for .99 at the gas station. I am also a fan of Sobe water! Sobe 0 has zero calories, all natural ingredients, and added vitamins and minerals, which I swear helps me get through the day.
I have had a lot of success staying in hotels which offer at least a fridge and microwave. I discovered a nice group called Candlewood Suites, which offer a mini apartment and with my AAA discount is as low as $69.99 a night - bonus is a gym, honor system snack shop, and free, yes FREE laundry (bring your own detergent, or pay for it there - use Purex all in one!)
Having a mini kitchen, microwave, full fridge and freezer, and two burner stove, outfitted with dishes etc, makes it easy to stop at the store and pick up healthy fixins for breakfast and dinner.
If I have to eat out, I certainly go for the vegetarian based dishes. Stay away from cream sauces, and ask for veggies to be steamed with no salt or butter added. Pizza is ok if it is personal sized, thin crust, and light on cheese. I like to get veggies such as spinach or artichoke. So far, this trip, I have been successful in staying on the healthy path. More updates to come!