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.

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