Healthy Eating Tips for Travelers - How to Avoid Excess Calories and Prevent Yourself From Falling Sick While Traveling

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Eating healthy while traveling can prove to be a daunting task if you don’t plan well. Food poisoning, diarrhea, and not to mention consuming excessive calories are only some of the issues that travelers have to face. But often the problem lies with us. While planning our trip, we pay attention to various details about the trip, but food is often neglected. Grabbing a bite on the way is not always the best option, especially if you are on a diet or if you easily fall prey to digestive problems. Here are a few tips that can help you while you are on that journey.

Plan ahead before you take the trip

Although it may not always be possible, choosing a hotel wisely can help you a great deal. A kitchenette can help you do your own cooking and you will not be at the mercy of restaurants. A refrigerator in the hotel room makes it possible to pack a few healthy foods in your luggage and store it in the refrigerator. A grocery store or a fruit and vegetable market near the hotel will help you get your hands on some fresh fruits for a day of sightseeing. So, before you book a hotel room, find out about these options.

Pack some healthy foods with your luggage

Whether you are traveling in an airplane or by car, pack healthy non-perishable items with your luggage. Dried fruits, nuts, low-fat granola bars, vegetable sandwiches or fruit juices are easy to pack. They are good to snack on and provide you with the much needed energy for enjoying your trip. They are also much better options than greasy burgers bought from a fast food joint on the way. And remember, fruit juices and bottled water are always better options to keep you hydrated than alcohol, sodas or caffeine.

Stick to a schedule

If you don’t stick to your regular schedule while traveling, it will become difficult to eat right. One can easily get lost while seeing the beautiful sights in a new city and forget about eating. But this will only make you feeling hungrier. You will end up overeating. And you will have the urge to eat some greasy and chemical-ridden fast foods. And that’s not all. You also increase your chances of falling sick.

So, make sure to stick to a regular eating schedule. Never skip breakfast. Pack some healthy snacks, fruits, a lunch pack, and some bottled water when you head out of your cozy hotel room. Keep munching on fruits and snacks at regular intervals to keep your energy levels up. Keep yourself hydrated. Make sure to eat your lunch at a regular time. And when you are ready to head back to your hotel, make sure to have a light but healthy dinner.

Eat healthy foods while traveling

What you eat will be the key factor in keeping you from falling sick. So, choose the right foods. Fruits are always the best option for snacking and for giving you enough energy but buy whole fruits rather than cut fruits. Cereals, yogurt, and boiled eggs are good options for a healthy breakfast. Chicken, fish, soups, salads, and steamed vegetables are good options for lunch and dinner. But make sure to eat light at dinner time for better digestion and for a good night’s sleep. Avoid eating anything which is fried. Choose boiled and grilled foods instead.

You must have realized after reading these healthy eating tips for travelers that although this may be a daunting task, you can definitely do it. With proper planning, you can easily avoid excessive calories and prevent yourself and your children from falling sick. So, stick to a proper schedule. Pack as much food as you can for the trip. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid fried and greasy fast foods and enjoy your trip!

References

Ygoy: Healthy Eating Tips for Travelers, https://diet.ygoy.com/2010/07/26/healthy-eating-tips-for-travelers/

Independent Traveler: Eating Well and Staying Active While Traveling, https://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=718&category=5