A Nutritious Diet while Traveling

Sticking to a nutritious diet while traveling can be one of the more

difficult things to do. However, if you learn how to make smart choices,

a healthy diet is really not that difficult. It's probably not the best

time in which to start a healthy diet, but if you are currently making

healthy choices in your foods already, modifying your diet slightly to

accommodate travel, is not as difficult as it first may seem.

 



If you are traveling by airplane, your diet may have to include airplane

food, which can often be of poor nutritional value, depending on the

selection. When you book your flight, ask about your food options, ask

if a vegetarian dish is available? Vegetarian dishes are sometimes more

nutritional in this case, but it really depends on what they may be

serving. If you can, eat a larger meal before your flight, so that you

don't have to eat the entire meal that is served, to feel full.



When driving or taking a bus, you may be tempted to stop at fast food

restaurants and eat the meals found there. Avoid this whenever possible!

If you're on vacation, you may wish to splurge a tiny bit, but having

fast food more than once during a week can really be bad for your

health. If you must, choose the healthiest options available, like

chicken breasts and diet soda.



Also, remember that you can take your own meals when traveling. Carrying

a loaf of whole-wheat bread or pita wraps, some lean lunchmeat, and

low-fat cheese in a cooler is a great way to avoid high-fat and

high-cholesterol junk food meals. These are much better choices and

you'll save a lot of money as well. Call ahead to ask if there will be a

refrigerator in your hotel room.



Lastly, make smart choices when you eat out. If you choose salads or

pasta get the dressing on the side and ask about low-carb options. In

fact, many places print these dieting options directly in the menu for

the health-conscious people. Control your portions by ordering lunch

menu sizes or splitting the meal in have and getting a doggie bag, and

you'll be well on your way to healthy eating, even away from home.



Yes, eating healthy foods when you travel can be a challenge. However,

your health is worth it. Eating meals high in nutrition will also assist

in fighting illnesses that you are likely to encounter when traveling

and you will find yourself more alert so that you can enjoy your trip.