Eating Healthy On Vacation

It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense


of healthy eating on vacation. Although you may


strive for healthy eating, it's easy to drift off


and grab an ice cream cone here and there. There


are however, ways to watch what you eat on


vacation.




It's easier than ever these days to request a low


fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights. If


you choose to instead drive to your destination,


the quest to find healthy food can get a bit more


complicated.




Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for


nutrition, pack some nutritious foods in a cooler


full of ice packs. Fruits and vegetables, crackers,


yogurt, and sandwiches are all great to have with


you on the road.




Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do


yourself a favor and turn the minibar key down - as


this helps to avoid the temptation. If your hotel


offers a continental breakfast, stick to fruits,


cereals, and proteins. If your hotel has a stove


or microwave, consider bringing your own healthy


food with you.




If you simply must eat out, do so only when you


are hungry. Restaurants will usually serve large


portions, so be careful. If you do go a bit over


on a meal, simply cut back on the next.




If you find it hard to fit in three square meals


a day, try to fit in six smaller meals or snacks,


as your body needs fuel every four hours or so.


When you eat out, avoid appetizers. Whatever you


do, do not miss any meals.




When it's possible, you should avoid eating large


meals at night. When your body gets ready for


sleep and slows down, it also burns calories at a


much slower pace. Never eat bread before bed, and


make sure to avoid the butter. Choose fish or


poultry for your meal instead, and include


vegetables as a side dish.




Even though it may sound hard, eating healthy on


vacation isn't really that difficult. All you have


to do is use a little will power, and pass up


foods that you know aren't good for you. This


way, you'll enjoy healthy eating and a healthy


lifestyle wherever you go.




The next time you go on a vacation, always remember


that eating healthy is a way of life. You can


afford to get something you crave, although you


shouldn't make a habit of it. One ice cream


cone or a pizza isn't going to matter - as long as


you know when to stop.