How To Eat Healthily While On Vacation

Everyone loves a good vacay, don’t we all? And all of us still have to eat, don’t we? We love both so much that we have come up with the Traveller’s Fitness Bible for those who are looking to stick to their diets while on holiday, as well as the Strategic Nutrition Guide for general dietary tips.

While you should indeed get either, or actually both of those eBooks for your own good (or get them as a set with the Granite Fitness Masterclass), we also see the value in bite-sized pieces of information. As such, we managed to get permission to republish a short article with a few tips on how to accomplish this. Enjoy:

“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 favour 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.”

Isn’t that great? While they are useful, think of them only as a start. If you intend to reach your health and fitness goals while on the road, you have to think more than just tips from a short article or two. Grab a copy of our eBooks below, and don’t forget to subscribe to us if you haven’t already. Cheers!