15 Healthy & Savvy Traveler Trips

Anytime you travel you can be savvy! The below tips are very handy and well worth the read. For the first time in my life (I'm over 40) I have actually followed most of the below tips with my summer travels. The after the first day of travel and arrival I can say that I feel better than I ever have after a long 14 hour car ride. 

Do you have any tips to share? Do you do any of these? I'd love to hear about it. Please leave comments below! Happy Travels! -SusieQTpies

15 Strategies for the Savvy Traveler

#1 While snacking on wholesome foods will help keep your blood sugar levels from spiking and dropping, avoid eating full meals in the car. Take a break to relax and enjoy your food – it’s better for your digestion and will also enable you to pay attention to satiety signals and realize when you’re full.

#2 Don’t skip meals, and don’t go more than four or five hours without eating. This will keep your energy level up and enable you to resist the temptation to overeat at your next meal.

#3 If you don’t have the time (or the budget) for a lot of sit-down restaurant meals, you can avoid the pitfalls of fast food by visiting a grocery store or – better yet – a farmer’s market. Pack some eating utensils, plates, and cups and enjoy a picnic of fresh green salad, rotisserie chicken, and other healthier choices. If you opt for deli food, ask for mustard or oil and vinegar instead of fatty, high calorie mayo and special sauces.

#4 Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, help flush toxins, and avoid travel/jet lag. Water also helps curbs food cravings and keeps you from eating too much.

#5 Even if you’re in a hurry to get to your destination, be good to yourself by allowing ample time for rest stops. Take breaks to stretch and walk around in the fresh air. You’ll feel more alert and energized when you get back on the road.

#6 Most importantly, don’t leave your good eating habits behind when you arrive at your vacation destination. Payman offers some positive steps you can take to avoid weight gain and enjoy maximum energy.

#7 Hotel mini bars are filled with all sorts of temptations, from alcoholic beverages and sodas to candy – and often at an inflated price. Refuse the key to save calories and cash.

#8 Power up with a good breakfast. It gets your day off to a high-energy start and helps fight hunger all day long, especially if you start out with a high quality, lean protein.

#9 Some good choices include a vegetable omelet with whole-wheat toast, or Greek yogurt with fresh fruit. Oatmeal and whole grain natural cereals with skim, coconut, or almond milk are also good choices for lasting energy. Smoothies are another great option at breakfast (or actually a meal substitute at any time).

#10 Read menus carefully to make health wise selections. Focus on vegetables and lean protein – think grilled, broiled, poached, roasted or baked.

#11 To avoid temptation, refuse the bread basket, or take one roll and ask for the rest to be removed. Start with light, lower calorie foods first, such as soup or salad, to help curb your appetite.

#12 Most restaurants are very accommodating to special orders. Ask for an entrée without the sauce, or with sauce on the side. Substitute salad or vegetables for potatoes (especially French fries and mashed). If you do want a higher calorie treat, eat just a small portion.

#13 Speaking of portion control, ask to have half your order packed to go, or split a large entrée and order an extra salad. Also, a little medley of appetizers is a nice way to get variety without the heaviness of a full dinner entrée.

#14 Remember that nutritious, healthy eating doesn’t mean deprivation and with a little planning you can enjoy foods that are deliciously good for you.

#15 Looking for some light, healthy, low-calorie recipes to add some sweet and savory flavor to your summer? 

Download the summer issue of Natural Healing, Natural Wellness at www.topricin.com for Payman’s delicious summer recipes for Choco Coco Bananas, Savory Yogurt Dip, Cinnamon Oranges, Asian Rolls with Dipping Sauce, Hoison-Chili Dipping Sauce and Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce.
Guest article provided by Roufia Payman who is a contributing columnist to Natural Healing, Natural Wellness, a newsletter published by Topical BioMedics featuring insight from experts in various health fields.

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