Have a grocery list ready before you get to your destination so you don’t forget any essentials. While on vacation, find 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.


Dining Out on the Road An ever-increasing number of restaurants are serving organic and local food options. Farm-to- table restaurants are on the rise; ask locals what they would recommend. Make sure a salad and veggies are part of dinner, for you and for the kids! A local Facebook group dining page is a great place to find a good restaurant that can accommodate any food sensitivities you may need to consider. If you order pizza, order a salad too—or stop at the grocery store and pick up veggies and dip. If you offer the veggies to kids before the pizza, chances are you’ll get more vegetables into them. Some pizza places are now even offering cauli- flower crust for those who are gluten-sensitive or watching carbs. Look for a juice bar or health food store that offers fresh organic juice—having fresh vegetable juice can make up for those “not so healthy” choices while on vacation.


Eating Healthy with Friends If staying with friends, take your essential items with you. Stop for groceries before you arrive. It’s okay to eat the way that feels best for you. Watching carbs? Have some lettuce on hand to make a salad or turn a sandwich into a lettuce wrap. Plan ahead for day trips with the group; a little research will help you to be prepared. And keep a snack with you, just in case plans change at the last minute.


With a little planning before you head out to


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