How to eat healthy on a trip to Italy?

  1. Order Vegetable Side Dishes. ...
  2. Portions Are Not as Big as I Assumed. ...
  3. You can Easily Order Gelato in a “Kid's” Size. ...
  4. Save $$ by Going to a Bar Offering Aperitivo. ...
  5. Try to Stick with 1 Starch Per Day. ...
  6. You Don't Have to Tip at Restaurants. ...
  7. Let's Skip the Oil & Bread. ...
  8. Take Food for Snacks at Breakfast Buffets.




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Italian food, Italian style
  • Seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  • Whole grains, beans and legumes.
  • Abundant seafood and lean poultry.
  • Low-fat dairy, including yogurt, feta cheese and mozzarella.
  • Olive oil, nuts, seeds and other healthy fats.
  • Infrequent, moderate portions of red meat.
  • Nutrient-packed herbs and spices.


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Then there's the Mediterranean-style diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish a few times a week, lean meats or chicken, whole grains, olive oil, and red wine. All of this helps Italians enjoy long lives, he says.

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Their foods contain little or no fatty creams and oils and are always in fairly sized portions. These eating habits are basically the proper way a person should eat if such a person chooses to eat healthy. Italians love to take vegetables, pasta, beans, fruit, bread, and nuts.

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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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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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Pasta is often served as a primo (first course), with a meat, seafood or vegetable course called a secondo coming after that. To do as the Italians do, try serving a smaller portion of pasta as a primo for an Italian-inspired dinner party, or as precursor to a meat, fish or vegetable main.

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  • Cappuccino, Coffee and Croissant. A cornetto, together with an espresso or with a cappuccino becomes the joy of lots of Italians who love to have a breakfast in a café, in their favourite pastry shop or at the cafeteria just outside the office. ...
  • Bread and Jam. ...
  • Milk and Cereals. ...
  • Yoghurt and Fruit.


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Fresh fish is the best: Because Italy is a Mediterranean peninsula, seafood is an integral part of the cuisine. Include omega-3-rich seafood in your diet two or three times each week. Italians eat all types of seafood. Anchovies, tuna, sardines, and salmon can be used with stews, pasta, pizzas, and risotto.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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This year Alaska and Air Canada share the top spot as the airlines with the 'healthiest' food choices in the sky, with Delta and JetBlue tied for second, says Charles Platkin, Ph. D., JD, MPH, the executive director of the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center and editor of DietDetective.com.

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“If your flight is in the afternoon or evening, eat a small balanced meal to satiate you,” says Agarwal. You'll want to consume something with protein, so eggs or fish work well. A salad with good fats like avocado and nuts will also create a well-rounded meal.

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Here's a quick list of some of the best food to pack to enjoy at high altitudes whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer savory treats.
  • Dark chocolate and snack bars.
  • Turkey or beef jerky.
  • Crackers and breadsticks.
  • Dried fruit like dried apricots, banana chips, raisins etc.
  • Veg based sushi.


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