Health
Happy, Healthy
How to Have a
Summer Vacation
By Theresa Edmunds, CHC
S 18 “While on
vacation, fi nd a local market
where you can put together a
picnic. It will be much healthier than eating fast
food or at a beach snack bar.”
—Theresa Edmunds, CHC
ummer vacations are great, but if you are trying to eat healthy or if you have a food
sensitivity, they can be stressful. Time off should be fun and relaxing! With a little planning and these tips, your vacation can be everything you want it to be. While travelling, we often find ourselves eating
foods that we don’t really want to eat, usually due to convenience. Whether you are driving or flying, you can pack a lunch for your first day on the trip. If you have a plug-in cooler for your car, pack another day’s lunch. Bring along some healthy snacks—sliced veggies, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, nuts, granola bars, trail mix, and cheese and crack- ers are all good choices.
Food Sensitivities and Travel If you have food sensitivities, make sure to bring along appropriate snacks. In a pinch, several snacks can make a meal. If there is a something specific you eat that is hard to find, take it with you to avoid the disappointment of not finding it at your destination. For kids with food allergies, don’t forget some special snacks and drinks; this can make the difference between a truly enjoyable trip and your child feeling deprived because they aren’t eating fast food. Also, be sure to have some special treats handy for a surprise. You never know what may come up (the ice cream truck coming around the corner!), and having a child’s favorite can make the difference between tears and smiles. When you do have to eat on the road, look for
better choices. Use your travel time to do some research. Many restaurants are offering healthy
options and if you have a sensitivity, you likely already know which chain restaurants offer options for you, so locate those ahead of time. And if you’re on a road trip, plan your schedule so that you arrive in the right place at the right time for meals.
Eat Healthy…In Your Hotel Room? When making your hotel reservation, ask for a mini-fridge and/or microwave. There may be a nominal charge for these two appliances but having them in your room allows you to prepare simple meals as needed. Remember to pack a few essentials in your luggage if you are going to be making meals in the room. If you’re flying, be sure to pack these items in your checked luggage do you don’t risk them being confiscated when you go through security. Items may include a cutting board, a small paring knife, a can opener, a stick blender, a kitchen towel. Free hotel breakfast is convenient and saves
money but unfortunately, it is usually low quality. Refined carbohydrates offer little in the way of nu- tritional value. You should feel free to choose some of the offerings and add some of your own. Bring a stick blender and make your own smoothie in your room. Bring a cooler for your smoothie ingredients. If there is a gluten sensitivity, bring a toaster and your own bread product and if your hotel offers a Continental breakfast, take their gluten-free offer- ings up to your room. Sometimes renting a house or staying at a hotel with a kitchen is easier if someone in the family has food sensitivities. Do your pre-trip research and find a store along the way that has organic products.
SUMMER 2021
ESSENTIAL Naples
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