{"id":31184,"date":"2022-07-15T03:31:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T03:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=31184"},"modified":"2022-07-20T13:03:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T13:03:06","slug":"how-to-eat-healthy-while-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-eat-healthy-while-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways Dietitians Stay Healthy (While Still Having Fun) on Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019re headed on vacay, but you\u2019re worried about not having food options that fit your lifestyle. Yes, you can still have a cocktail and savor a local cheese board! Registered dietitians explain <\/em>how to eat healthy while traveling<\/em> so you can enjoy delicious, new foods, and still strike the perfect balance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

After a long few years of staying close to home, and occasionally, actually mandated to stay inside<\/em> our homes, Americans are itching to travel again<\/a>. According to a March 2022 NerdWallet survey in partnership with The Harris Poll<\/a>, seven in 10 Americans plan to take off on a vacation in the next 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n

While our brains definitely benefit from the break from the usual hustle<\/a> of day-to-day life, our bodies can take a hit from all of the indulgences. That said, you need not (and should not!) eschew all of the local delicacies in lieu of sticking to a perfectly-portioned meal plan<\/a>. Even dietitians agree that vacation is all about loosening up\u2014within reason. And this guide on how to eat healthy while traveling is here to coach you through how to enjoy your out of office time without coming home with several extra pounds of unwanted baggage. (And if you do, don’t stress. Temporary indulgences will not set you back over the longterm).<\/p>\n\n\n

How to Eat Healthy While Traveling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before you start stressing about vacation weight gain, pause and reflect. \u201cHow often do you get to go on a trip like this? No one should be counting calories or be stressed out to eat perfectly while on vacation,\u201d says Roxana Ehsani<\/a>, RD, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Miami and a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/a>. That said, there are ways to ensure you\u2019re eating well-rounded and nourishing meals during your travels. By being mindful about your meals ahead of the trip, prioritizing veggies and water, and allowing yourself to indulge, you can enjoy your vacation while remaining healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n

Read on for tips for before and during your getaway so you can have an experience that sparks joy and feeds your soul without leaving you with one ounce of regret.<\/p>\n\n\n

3 Healthy Travel Tips For Before You Leave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make Your Meals Count Before You Depart\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n

There\u2019s no need to restrict, go on a diet, or skip meals leading up to your vacation, Ehsani says. In fact, this might set you up to overeat and overindulge when you are on vacation because you\u2019re so ravenous. Instead, \u201ctry to eat as normally as possible before vacation and have balanced meals,\u201d Ehsani explains.\u201d \u201cIf you know you are going to be eating out a lot while on vacation, maybe you make a point to eat more and cook more at home in the weeks leading up to your vacation.\u201d. (Psst\u2026here\u2019s a week of dietitian-approved easy meal prep ideas<\/a> in case you could use some inspiration.)<\/p>\n\n\n

Pack Healthy Travel Snacks\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n

While you\u2019re in the kitchen, pack some reusable zip-top bags or collapsable containers with your favorite healthy snacks<\/a>.\u00a0 \u201cBefore departing, I make sure I have some healthy snacks for the flight, car ride, or train trip,\u201d says Katherine Brooking, RD<\/a>, co-founder of the nutrition news company Appetite for Health<\/a> in San Francisco. \u201cIn some places, it can still be difficult to find healthy travel snack options at gas<\/a> stations, airports, and kiosks. Plus the cost of on-the-go snacks can quickly add up, so it’s best if you can bring a few from home.\u201d Some of her favorites include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n