Use these helpful hints from 20/20 Lifestyle dietitians to help keep on track while traveling or on vacation.
- Buy bottled water in the airport before you get on the plane.
- Tuck healthy snacks into your purse/bag for emergency options (i.e., turkey jerky, nuts, whole wheat peanut butter pretzels, and 20/20 protein bars).
- Focus on fruits & vegetables on your trip – people tend to eat less of these while on vacation!
- Have a plan for how to handle the bread at the table, the free flowing alcohol and the calorie-rich desserts.
- If eating regular dressing on your salad, use the fork trick. Lightly dip the fork in the dressing and poke the salad.
- Start with hot tea or a broth-based soup to help slow your eating pace. Good soup choices are minestrone, black bean, chicken vegetable, or miso.
- If you must have dessert, see if anyone will share it with you.