It’s so common that good travel results in a bad diet. The same lack of control that garners us unexpected excitement has a tendency to result in tough culinary decisions. Out of our element, we tend to give in to whatever’s around. Exacerbating the problem is the fact that by this point we’re usually having too much fun to care anyways. After all, we’re on vacation.
Pity though, because we should care. Unhealthy eating slows us down and makes us tired, cranky, and unhappy. A healthy diet is a step towards a healthy holiday. Although vacation weight gain isn’t inevitable, it is if you treat it as such. Here are some easy tips to empower your travelling food habits and ward off inflated waistlines.
Prepare for Air
Transportation days are chief culprits for limiting healthy food choices. In and out of airports, ferries and train stations, it’s hard not to fill the void with fast-food and vending machine grub. Fortunately, there are healthy alternatives that mindful travellers can often spot. Healthy wraps and sushi are terminal staples and should be a go-to meal in a pinch.
Portions
How much is in a “serving?” It varies from place to place, but I wouldn’t take their word for it. Healthy diets are the result of analytical thinking. Eating half of a double-sized portion is just good travelling. In fact, I usually find that eating less than lots increases my satisfaction of a meal in general.
Stock Up on Healthy Snacks When You Can
As any seasoned traveller knows, you never know what you’re gonna get. And if that’s the case, stock up on what you need beforehand. If you see healthy snacks that you like, but aren’t hungry at that moment, buy them for later.
Cultural Calories
Trying new foods is one of the best parts of travelling and should be encouraged. An imported note, however, is that many exotic foods are so unique that we tend to forget to ask ourselves “what’s in it?” Just because you aren’t at McDonalds, doesn’t mean it’s not just as bad! Try it and move along.
Make Your Calories Count
Nuts are a great snack on the go, but also very high in calories. This is bad, right? Not necessarily. Make sure you give yourself enough calories when you need them! If you’re planning a day of biking or hiking, trail mix is a great way of giving yourself the fuel you need.
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