How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

No matter where your travel takes you, food and health are likely to be one of the biggest concerns, wherever you go. With interesting local cuisines to dig for, it is less likely for you to go light on your stomach, especially if holidaying. However, for many others, who swear by their home-cooked healthy food, the very thought of traveling calls for that much dreaded queasy feeling. We are indeed short of choice, especially when traveling. Nevertheless, eating while traveling doesn’t always have to include quick grabs from machines, fast foods and expensive sit-in restaurant meals. Often airport food and even business dinners need us to compromise on our health. Result - a crabbier, irritated, unhealthy you! A bit of thoughtfulness and extra planning can save you from all your woes when traveling. Here are some handy tips on how to eat well without compromising on your fun and health when traveling. Read on to know more.

When traveling, it is easy for you to be tempted by the street side food doused in gallons of oil that comes high on calorie count, or fall prey to the delectable dishes arrayed on the menu card. Remember, unhealthy binging can just throw your health off the kilter, when away from home. Rather jump start your day with a healthy breakfast of soy milk, fruit smoothie or even your favorite fruit juice and team it up with a hot oatmeal porridge, toast or poached eggs. A carb-rich diet early in the morning is all it will take to keep you off from unhealthy binging and give you a head start for the day ahead.

 

Traveling indeed sends our eating habits for a toss. It is one time when we are likely to binge more on fast food, bags of chips and wafers, cold drinks and even microwave-ready service station options. However, you need to understand that these quick-fixes are no answer to appease your hungry appetite. Always eat light when traveling. Not only will it save your metabolism from going haywire, but you will feel much lighter and high on energy too. Go for soups, salads and even fresh fruits to satiate your cravings.

 

It is really easy to hog extra when we are out on a holiday. After all with a platter full of exotic dishes to choose from, we are often in a fix on what to eat and what to leave. Battling with your craving is indeed difficult, especially if you are a foodie. In case you find yourself in this turmoil, the best would be to indulge in a few recipes of the same type, instead of binging on recipes that are way apart each other. Make sure to keep the dinner light.

 

Water is almost an indispensable part of your well-being and health. It is particularly important to keep yourself well-hydrated when traveling. Dump the soda and preservative laden fruit juices and stick to good old water, for a healthy outing. Carry a bottle of water, wherever you go, and take cool sips between pleasure and business.

 

When traveling, you are certain to miss out on the delight of home-cooked food. If you are someone who doesn’t mind experimenting with their appetite, the options are plenty. Just explore the place for best cuisine. Check out with the local people for the best cuisine and get gorging. However, if you are a vegetarian, check out for options before you leave. Checking with your travel agents for vegetarian eateries might save you the trouble of hunting down the streets for vegetarian food. Whatever you choose to get into your plate, just remember to binge on healthy and fresh food.

If you are out for some office work and you are running late for a meeting, just grab a carton of milk or fresh juice before you leave. Skipping breakfast is sure to get your energy sinking. Also keep dry fruits, nuts, seeds, and protein bars handy for a quick bite between trips.

 

Well, exercise keeps all health issues at bay. So, if you are traveling, checking out with your hotel if they have a fitness room might help. After a stressful day out, don’t forget to beat the stress with some refreshing bends and stretches to pump in the lost energy. This will also ease your digestion and boost metabolism, leaving you feeling high and healthy.