How can I eat less when traveling?

Here are eight helpful tips to eat healthy while seeing the sights, so you return with memories, not extra weight.
  • Bring your own snacks. ...
  • Avoid the mini bar. ...
  • Don't skip breakfast. ...
  • Indulge smartly. ...
  • Stay in a place with a kitchen. ...
  • Try local restaurants, split meals if possible. ...
  • Stay active, wear comfortable shoes. ...
  • Stay hydrated.




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8 Tips to Eat Healthy During Your Vacation
  1. Bring your own snacks. ...
  2. Avoid the mini bar. ...
  3. Don't skip breakfast. ...
  4. Indulge smartly. ...
  5. Stay in a place with a kitchen. ...
  6. Try local restaurants, split meals if possible. ...
  7. Stay active, wear comfortable shoes. ...
  8. Stay hydrated.


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Pack healthy non-perishable snacks.
  • Whole or dried fruit.
  • Nuts (pre-portioned into snack-size bags).
  • Nut butters (travel packs are great for planes).
  • Whole-grain pretzels, crackers and bread sticks.
  • Trail mix.
  • Snack bars. Look for bars made with whole grains, nuts and fruit and with minimal amounts of added sugars.


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Travel disrupts many of the body's natural rhythms, including digestion says Dr. Kyle Staller, a gastroenterologist with Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Time changes, altered eating schedules, and impaired sleep are all likely culprits, especially in those who already have sensitive guts.

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Eat a good meal before flying It's extremely important to eat a good meal before you fly. Getting on a plane with an empty stomach is guaranteed to make you feel nauseous. However, it's important to watch what you eat. Stay away from greasy, spicy, and salty foods as well as alcohol.

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