{"id":11461,"date":"2022-06-24T01:42:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T01:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/5-ways-eat-healthy-youre-travelling\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:41:41","slug":"5-ways-eat-healthy-youre-travelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/5-ways-eat-healthy-youre-travelling\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Eat Healthier When Travelling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You always start off with grand plans &#8211; it&#8217;s gonna be all great, healthy balanced, fruit and vegetable-filled meals when you travel but somehow, hunger, desperation and food-envy lead you down the wrong path of eating the worst kind of food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/4289795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2394\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/470943_10150948681419784_24311674_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"5 Ways To Eat Healthy When You Are Travelling!\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/470943_10150948681419784_24311674_o.jpg?w=1100&amp;ssl=1 1100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/470943_10150948681419784_24311674_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/470943_10150948681419784_24311674_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is great when you&#8217;re away from home for a few days or even for a week but if you&#8217;ve been or indeed are planning to be away for longer periods of time then some swift action needs to be taken.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true if you don&#8217;t want to end up having to buy &#8216;roomier&#8217; clothes, like me!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, here are a few tips I&#8217;ve found to help eat healthy on the go.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1.) Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-72230\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/HandLuggageOnly-5.jpg?resize=1000%2C1505&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best Restaurants in New York City (15)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/HandLuggageOnly-5.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/HandLuggageOnly-5.jpg?resize=332%2C500&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/HandLuggageOnly-5.jpg?resize=680%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/HandLuggageOnly-5.jpg?resize=850%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A lack of planning is probably the biggest enemy to eating right and staying healthy when you&#8217;re on holiday.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve had my fair share of last-minute desperate fast food meals where my hunger dictated the choice (so I can totally relate) but this quick satiation is swiftly followed by &#8216;chicken-grease-guilt&#8217; and if they&#8217;re not what you set out to get originally, you&#8217;ll probably end up feeling awful about your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Planning ensures that you make a decision on where and what to eat in advance of hunger-striking and keep you on track for whatever weight or health targets you set yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2.) Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-72255\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-12.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best Hikes In New Zealand (11)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-12.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-12.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-12.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-12.jpg?resize=853%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Actually, to be more precise, <strong>drink lots of water.<\/strong> Do this during your meal. Do this before. Do this after.<\/p>\n<p>Just do it! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Water helps you in so many ways and avoid you being constipated when you travel.<\/p>\n<p>t&#8217;s not just enough to eat the right foods &#8211; it&#8217;s very important to &#8216;wash it all down&#8217; with some water. Have teas, coffees and even fizzy drinks if you want to (you&#8217;re on holiday after all) but water has to be the staple drink you have!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3.) Pack some healthy snacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-72309\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-7-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C1362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best Things To Do In Bermuda (18)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-7-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-7-1.jpg?resize=360%2C490&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-7-1.jpg?resize=680%2C926&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HandLuggageOnly-7-1.jpg?resize=940%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you&#8217;re not able to plan as much due to long periods of travelling.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid the hunger rage making decisions for you, get some snacks in to help sate that hunger so that when it&#8217;s time to eat, you end up making the right decision and are not desperately looking for anything that can help get rid of the hunger.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4.) Portion Control is important<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-72646\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-16.jpg?resize=1000%2C1506&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"best things to do in Shanghai (4)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-16.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-16.jpg?resize=332%2C500&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-16.jpg?resize=680%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-16.jpg?resize=850%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t over-eat! I used to fall into that habit in the UK and in Europe as the portions can be reasonable but I learned key oddly enough from living and travelling in countries where the portions are both too big and too little &#8211; Singapore and The US.<\/p>\n<p>Where the portions were too big, I quickly realised I wouldn&#8217;t be able to finish the meals and ate only what I felt okay with &#8211; this turned out to be much less than I would normally eat in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Same goes for the small portions &#8211; initially, I would think I was still hungry after a small portion but after a few minutes and a glass of water, I quickly realised I didn&#8217;t need any more food and I was quite full after the meal.<\/p>\n<p>Biggest take away point from both experience &#8211; the amount of food you need to eat is much less than realise!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t starve yourself of course (that goes without saying) but don&#8217;t just carry on eating just because the food is available.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5.) Don&#8217;t deprive yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-72644\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-9.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"best things to do in Shanghai (6)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-9.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-9.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-9.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HandLuggageOnly-9.jpg?resize=853%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Try a little indulgent food from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>The key is not to gorge on it. The Belgian Waffles in Brussels are great and topped with Belgian chocolate &#8211; even better but that is no need to get 3 or 4 in a row. Get one and share with a friend if you&#8217;re not travelling solo but you should definitely indulge in treats like that.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds counter-intuitive to let yourself indulge but what happens is that you don&#8217;t end up feeling deprived of an experience or a taste and you not only get to immerse yourself in the culinary delights of where you&#8217;re visiting but you also don&#8217;t feel like there&#8217;s something you&#8217;ve missed out on which is one of the biggest ways to create a craving\/longing\/thirst for something you might not even like nor want.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>How to travel more sustainably<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ZDoPeYRm8L\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Easy Ways To Help Give Back And Be A More Sustainable Traveller<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#8220;6 Easy Ways To Help Give Back And Be A More Sustainable Traveller&#8221; &#8212; Hand Luggage Only\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/10\/11\/6-easy-ways-help-give-back-sustainable-traveller\/embed\/#?secret=ZDoPeYRm8L\" data-secret=\"ZDoPeYRm8L\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You always start off with grand plans &#8211; it&#8217;s gonna be all great, healthy balanced, fruit and vegetable-filled meals when you travel but somehow, hunger, desperation and food-envy lead you down the wrong path of eating the worst kind of food. 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