Tuesday, November 12, 2013


Traveling is good but you should be well prepared before leaving for a trip. Special care should be taken about your diet and in keeping your body hydrated while you are out on a trip. Some tips are mentioned below which will help you have a happy and healthy trip.
One makes all the preparations related to the clothing, toiletry and other essential things to make their trip comfortable and pleasant. 


But the main thing, which most of the people forget to plan, is about their diet while traveling. People have this mindset that they can eat anything because they are on vacation or traveling. But people who travel frequently are aware of the fact that they will have to pay later for eating all the junk food so it’s better to avoid eating such stuff.

The french fries are definitely a great example of what to watch, people love to put cheese and mayonnaise on top but then they realize how hard the food is to digest.. So such food should be avoided especially when you are out traveling.

The most important thing is to keep yourself hydrated which most of the people fail to do. Even before having a cup of tea or coffee it is good to have a glass full of water because the caffeine present in tea and coffee dehydrates one’s body which results in severe headache and nausea.

Therefore, a balanced amount of water should be taken during the entire day while you are out to keep you going all day long. Fluids also help you to digest food so the more fluid you take the easier will it be digest your food.

Another important point, which people usually ignore while they are out, is their breakfast. Most of the time, people don’t find it compulsory or have time to do breakfast because they are in a rush. According to the nutrition experts, having breakfast is important for a healthy body and mind. And a healthy breakfast keeps you going strong for the entire day without making you tired both mentally and physically. Hence, it is not wise to miss breakfast.

If you are leaving for a journey in the morning from home then it is advised to eat something healthy from home. Things which are high in protein and fiber should be taken. Things such as boiled eggs, low fat yogurt, fruits and seeded whole grain toasts.

Even if you are on a plane you can still eat healthy. You can bring healthy snacks with you to the plane and also there are options to buy your own food on the plane. One can pack some fruits or salad or a healthy sandwich in a plastic container to take on board. Apples and grapes are good options to eat while traveling because they cause no mess. Small packs of nuts and raisins can be taken while you are traveling. 

All grocery stores have small packs containing nuts, almonds and other such treats which are ideal for traveling. Or you can simply make your own small packet of nuts and almonds available at home.

It is difficult to prepare the food of your choice while you are traveling. If you wish to eat healthy and it is not practical to take all the stuff with you to make your own food then you can always stop by Subway or any other healthy food outlet which are present almost everywhere around the world. You can eat a healthy sandwich from Subway with all you favorite salads and avoid taking fizzy drinks and French fries with them. Also fruits can be packed from any nearby grocery stores and also easy to carry on your way while you are traveling and wishing to eat healthy.

Carrying your own bottled water while traveling via planes is difficult because the security gates will not allow you to take bottled waters. One can always carry an empty water bottle which can be filled with water after crossing the security gates. Sachets of flavored fruit drinks are also available which are very handy and one can carry them along to mix in their water to avoid any fizzy drinks with meals. Also, flavored sachets of fruits can be added in kids water so they enjoy drinking it and it keeps them hydrated.

In short, trips can end up making you dehydrated especially business trips and you don’t feel productive and are unable to work well. It is always good to plan your trip in advance and be sure to to have healthy food and to keep yourself hydrated. This is the secret behind happy travelling of experienced travelers.


About The Author:
 
Ivan has a lot of experience traveling around the world, and he enjoys his vacations by being healthy. He often writes for this great site.

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