1. Pack snacks:<\/strong> 2. Stay hydrated:<\/strong> 3. Don\u2019t drink your calories:<\/strong><\/p>\n 4.\u00a0<\/strong>Don’t forget to get active: 5.\u00a0Enjoy local fruit and vegetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t let vacation be an excuse to not eat healthy: with a bit of pre-planning and thought, it can be done. To stay healthy while traveling<\/a>, don\u2019t forget your daily vitamins, and your pre-trip research for dietary restrictions like gluten-free resorts<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You\u2019ve worked hard for your bikini body and a figure that will look great with your on-vacation glow, but you don\u2019t want to leave your health plan at home when travelling. Just because you\u2019re not in charge of creating and cooking your meals and your days are spent relaxing doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t still eat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":279,"featured_media":13097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[3553],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Laura Cooper","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13084"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/279"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13084"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22038,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13084\/revisions\/22038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWhether you\u2019re visiting a resort in the Caribbean<\/a> or taking a road-trip with the family, bring a stash of healthy snacks that can help curb sweet cravings between meals. Being able to control what you snack on and assure you\u2019re choosing healthy options for at least part of your day will help keep your diet intact. Depending on travel restrictions, try protein bars, dried fruit, fresh fruit and vegetables, dips and trail mix for light, healthy snacks. For vacations on the beach, choose granola bars that don\u2019t have chocolate coating in case of melting.<\/p>\n
\nResearch shows that the same area of your brain controls hunger and thirst, and oftentimes when you think you\u2019re hungry, your body is just asking to be hydrated. Keeping on top of your water intake will not only keep you hydrated when you\u2019re sweating on the beach, but can also keep you from extra snacking between meals. Drink a full glass of water before each full meal, so you won\u2019t be tempted to overeat, and carry a reusable water bottle with you for cost-effective hydration. While on vacation, your body will go through changes from lack of sleep, time changes, and the busyness of sightseeing: you don\u2019t want to get sick and lack energy from simply not drinking enough water.<\/p>\n![\"Don't](\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/MexicoDrinks.jpg\")
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\nIf you\u2019re travelling somewhere in the Caribbean, be sure to try milk straight from a freshly cracked coconut, and later in pina colada form\u2026but don\u2019t overdo it. When on vacation, you\u2019re going to have lots of choices of local delicacies and treats. You don\u2019t want to drink all your calories (depending on how it\u2019s made, one pina colada can have around 500 calories!). Drink a glass of water between each alcoholic beverage: you\u2019ll stay hydrated, sober, and keep from filling up on slushy, sweet drinks. Enjoy your all-inclusive vacation with drinks when you need to cool down, or with dinner, but don\u2019t binge on alcohol. Alcohol and sugar will also interrupt your sleep schedule, which will lead to more snacking and poor health choices.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Balance the buffets, bar visits on the beach, and local treats with partaking in all sorts of activities while on vacation. Wake up early and go for a walk on the beach, jump in the pool with the kids, or take part in dance lessons offered by resort staff. If you\u2019re on a family road-trip closer to home, make frequent stops to stretch your legs and explore new cities or areas to burn off calories from dining out. Remembering to eat healthy on vacation is important, but burning off extra energy and calories will make you feel just as good.<\/p>\n![\"Eat](\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Fruit.jpg\")
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\nIf you\u2019re visiting a tropical destination, satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh-from-the-tree local fruit like pineapple, mango, and papaya rather than desserts and food filled with fat that will bust your hard-earned figure. Don\u2019t totally restrict yourself from indulging\u2026why visit France without tasting cheese, or a hot destination without drinks and ice cream? For more local travel, visit local farmers’ markets for home-cooked food and fruit stands. Balance healthy options with indulgences to feel better about your food options, to taste-test a bit of everything at the all-inclusive buffets, and to ensure you have enough energy to enjoy your vacation\u2026not just the eats! If you\u2019re staying somewhere with a la carte restaurants, try and order at least one meal a day similar to what you\u2019d be eating at home to keep your nutrition plan on track. Making sure you eat healthy on vacation doesn\u2019t have to be difficult \u2013 it can be both delicious and fun!<\/p>\n