Summer is a wonderful time of
year. It’s a great time to go on vacation and get out of town for a
while. While you are planning on where to go and what to do, don’t
forget to plan to stay healthy as you travel.
As I’m getting ready for my own vacations, I take the time to think
about the things I’ll be doing and, of course, the new foods I’ll be
getting to eat. So, how does a dietitian plan to eat healthy away from
home? Read on!
My first thought is
about all of the different kinds of food that will be available when I
get away. It’s not easy to think about decadent meals and health at the
same time, especially when you’ve been looking forward to something new
and exciting. This is the time to start planning the where and when of
your meals. It’s a control thing. If you know that tomorrow you’ll be
eating at a new restaurant you’ve heard is sensational, plan exactly
what time you’ll be eating, and you can arrange the rest of your day
accordingly.
One of the biggest
mistakes people make is eating very little up until the meal to which
they’re looking forward. Excessive hunger and the knowledge that you’ve
consumed very few calories is a dangerous combination that leads to
overstuffing yourself. Don’t skip meals and plan snacks in-between if
you’re not going to be able to eat again for several hours.
Since watching calories and portions is really no fun on vacation,
think about how you can support your extra food consumption from the
other side. Working some physical activity into your plans is a great
way to burn the extra calories before you eat them. Even if you just add
in extra walking by parking further away or stopping to hike a roadside
trail, it all can add up. I always recommend using a pedometer or
fitness bracelets keep track of your steps. The more steps you take, the
more food you’ve earned.
Even when you’ve earned extra calories, you still want to be completely
aware of what you’re eating. Give yourself plenty of time to look over
the menu to make a decision. Asking questions about how the food is
prepared or the size of the portions can be very helpful. Don’t be
afraid to ask about changing the order. Requesting gravy or dressing on
the side or even reduced portions can still be quite satisfying and save
you a few extra calories. (Leaving more for dessert!) And, of course,
splitting your meal with someone else or immediately saving half for
later is never a bad choice.
On your
next vacation try to think more like a dietitian and plan your meals and
snacks along with your vacation spots. This will not only help your
health, but it can make your entire vacation more satisfying and
memorable.
Had a great crab salad Oh it was so yummy!
Here's some of the food I had on my trip this month to Hawaii:
This was one of the more unhealthy if not most unhealthy meals that I did indulge myself with.
This was juicy BBQ chicken with rice and Hawaiian coleslaw, or was it potato salad?
This was a Delicious salmon dinner
And of course what would a Hawaiian trip be without coconut pie!
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