Nutrition Tips for Travelling

With the easing of restrictions, many people are itching for a getaway. Sticking to your diet on vacation can be a daunting task, but with thoughtful choices and planning, it’s not impossible. Here are a few healthy eating tips for when you’re on the road:

1. If you’re travelling by car, pack a small cooler with water, chopped up veggies and fruit, wraps/sandwiches, turkey pepperoni, hard boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, etc—anything lean, minimally processed, and accessible.
2. If you’re flying, toss an apple, trail mix, and/or protein bar in your carry-on bag. No one says you have to eat overpriced, subpar airplane food, so plan ahead and pack your own. If you absolutely can’t take your own food on the trip, try research healthy pit stops along the way. It won’t be perfect but it’s still a win if you choose a more healthy restaurant versus a less healthy option (ie. Freshii vs McDonalds).
3. Try book accommodations with a kitchen. Even if you only cook half the time, you’ll save yourself a ton of extra calories. If you’re in a hotel, pack some protein powder/bars/cereal for snacks or a light breakfast, or choose eggs and fruit from the hotel’s complimentary breakfast.
4. Try eat light for two of your three meals (or skip one entirely without starving) so you can account for extra calories from meals out.
5. Don’t aim for perfection. It’s a vacation and you are entitled to some indulgences. You probably won’t lose weight but is it even necessary that you drop fat every week? Is there a strict deadline? Are you willing to make sacrifices? If the answer is no then a more fitting goal would be to try to at least maintain your weight while on vacation.