When ever I go away on holiday I always find it challenging to stick to my healthy diet. Firstly, it can be very difficult to find fat burning foods when you're in a strange town or a foreign country. And then there is always the risk that you'll go off the rails and revert to eating junk food.
So here are a few tips to help you find healthy foods when you go on vacation.
Go Grilled
Just because you're on vacation, it doesn't mean that your good habits should be left at home. Remember that your balanced nutritional program means eating well prepared, delicious foods.
With that in mind keep your eyes open for grilled meats and fish and stay away from fried foods.
If you are heading for a coastal resort then you can expect to find a lot of fresh seafood. Where as an inland destination will be geared more around farm animals, red meat and poultry.
Remember to trust your experience and knowledge when choosing from the menu. Is the food prepared in a way that seems healthy to you? Would you be prepared to cook this way? If not then it's best to make another choice!
Go Local
In my experience, the smaller local restaurants really pull out the stops to showcase their local produce. Most of them will deal with local producers and suppliers, meaning the majority of their food will be natural, fresh and flavorsome!
It also means that these places know how to treat their food. Flavors will be enhanced through the use of herbs, spices and traditional cooking methods.
On the other hand, large chains and fast food establishments are likely to source lower quality, mass-produced foods and prepare them in a manner that can be detrimental to your health. (Through the use of hydrogenated cooking oils and fats.)
Of course you always have the option of asking for unhealthy ingredients to be left out of your food. That grilled steak sandwich might look good, but the melted cheese and onion rings could be left out!
Be Prepared
If you're going out on a day trip, sightseeing or planning on spending your day at the beach then plan how you'll satisfy your hunger.
But when you're in unfamiliar surroundings it can be hard to find a place to eat. And if you do, you're only choice might be an ice cream stall and a greasy diner!
So you'll need to have some healthy, fat burning snacks to hand!
I am a massive fan of mixed nuts. These nutritional powerhouse are filling and great for blasting belly fat. So I travel with them as much as I can.
I pack them with my towel and sun cream when I go to the beach, and with my camera when I go on a sightseeing trip!
Slightly more fragile than mixed nuts, fresh fruit (with a skin or in Tupperware) is also a healthy and handy option. I'm a big fan of picking up a couple of pieces of fruit from my hotel's breakfast bar and packing them in my day bag.
I go for a banana, apples, oranges, kiwi... you get the picture.
Relax, You're On Vacation
Vacations are to be enjoyed, and if that means the odd occasional treat then so be it!
Don't be afraid to look at the dessert menu. If you see something that looks irresistible then go for it. I personally enjoy a good dessert once in a while.
But that doesn't mean that you can eat a dessert with every meal. Just remember that processed sugars put your body in fat storage mode, not to mention they leave you feeling lethargic, tired and bloated!
It really all comes down to being sensible and trusting your choices. If you're following a balanced, healthy and fat burning nutritional program then you'll know your limits, and you won't be craving junk foods in the first place!
What ever else you do, don't get wound up and worried about the food you're eating. You can't influence the food preparation at all, and no holiday diet is ever going to be perfect! Just make sure you enjoy yourself and your time away. By following the advice above you can come home in just as good a shape as when you left.
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