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Eating healthy while on the road

Posted on May 26th 2008 11:30AM by Maggie Vink
stack of suitcasesDo you have any great vacations planned for this summer? Along with a friend's family, my son and I are renting a cabin in what I deem as the prettiest part of our state. Also, if I can scrape together the funds, I might be bringing my son (who I adopted a year ago) back to his home state to visit his foster family. Whatever your summer plans are, don't let good nutrition go on "vacation" too. Some tips:
  • When eating at a restaurant, don't order an appetizer and skip the bread basket.
  • Select healthier fare from the menu -- for example, baked, broiled, or grilled foods are a better choice than deep-fried.
  • Visit the local grocery store -- if you have a fridge in your hotel room your options are greater, but even if you don't you can still stock up on some foods that you can eat "in." Fresh fruits and veggies, sugar-free instant oatmeal (use the coffee pot to heat water). You can also use your hotel room's ice bucket to keep some foods chilled.
  • Go on a picnic. Pack healthy foods and visit a park, beach, or nature reserve at your vacation destination. After lunch, go for a hike!
  • Avoid the pastries and other high-carb options at the continental breakfast.

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