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Whether you have a trip planned to an exotic location or you are spending hours at the office, these tips will keep you healthy while on the go.
1. Make Your Own Travel Snacks
A few days before your trip or a busy week at work make your own snacks to take with you so you can avoid the vending machine. Stick with things that travel well like trail mix and granola. You can find a delicious homemade granola recipe in the Healthy Meals to Stay Slim and Centered eBook.
If you don't have time to make your own snacks for an upcoming road trip, you should be able to choose healthy options on the road. Most service stations these days carry raw nuts and if you find the local grocery store you can stock up on healthy snacks like fruit, celery sticks and peanut butter, and whole grain crackers with hummus.
2. Always Have Water With You
Invest in a large stainless steel bottle and always have water nearby. When traveling or stressed we often forget to stay hydrated and tend to drink more caffeinated beverages to keep us going, which makes us thirstier. Stay clear of sodas and high sugar fruit juices, but feel free to indulge in a fresh vegetable juice. Don't forget that you can get water from your food, too. Veggies and fruits like cucumbers, lettuce, melons, broccoli, and tomatoes have high water content and can help you stay hydrated.
3. Set Your Intentions and Plan Ahead
Set the intention before you leave that you will do your best to eat healthy and nurture yourself while on vacation. Plan ahead for your next vacation by using the information super-highway (the internet) to find where the healthy restaurants and natural food stores are located.
If you have the resources, find hotels or apartments to rent that have mini-kitchens so you can cook most of your own meals with fresh, local produce.
Make snacks and stock a mini-cooler to take with you on road trips. I always keep nuts in my car even when I'm not traveling so I never get stuck having a low blood sugar crash.
4. Avoid Fast Food Chains
We all know that fast food is bad for us, but it can be hard to avoid on road trips where there is no other food options in sight. Search for a local family-owned restaurant where you'll be able to get plenty of vegetable options and lean meat. If fast food is the only option look for a sandwich shop where you can get a lean sandwich on whole grain bread (with mustard not mayo) or a salad (ask for the dressing on the side).
Stick with fruit and yogurt for breakfast and stay away from the burgers and fries.
5. Keep it Simple
You've heard of the KISS principle right? Keeping it simle can save you inches on your waistline and will help you choose healthy meals while on the go. If you can't find a healthy choice on a restaurant's menu, you can always ask the waiter if the chef can make you something special. A simple dinner of brown rice, steamed veggies, and either beans, tofu, or lean meat can leave you feeling satisfied and make your heart happy. And, don't forget that most restaurant portions are enough to feed two people. If you don't have a place to store the leftovers order an appetizer instead of an entree.
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