Stay on top of your health while globetrotting with these nine essential nutrition tips from a leading expert. From smart snacking to savvy meal choices, discover how to fuel your adventures without compromising your wellbeing.

Travelling can be a thrilling adventure, but it can also take a toll on our health. Changes in environment, food, and routine can leave us feeling sluggish, bloated, and vulnerable to illness. However, with a little planning and know-how, you can stay healthy and energised on the go. In this article, we'll share nineeasy nutrition tips from Aman Puri, Founder, Steadfast Nutrition, a leading sports nutrition brand.

With Summer vacations approaching, most people are making travel plans with their families to rewind and recharge. Whether it is a beach getaway, a trip to the mountains or even a simple road excursion, travelling in the extreme heat can be challenging. Balancing diet and nutrition is a difficult task, especially when on long trips. Outside foods are usually unhealthy as they’re prepared with high fat, salt and spices. Dining out multiple times when on a trip can also increase unhealthy calorie intake. Some people don’t tend to eat properly during vacations and end up skipping meals, which can lead to sluggishness and lethargy.

Travelling this Summer? Easy Nutrition Tips for Staying Healthy

We always have a vacation checklist but do we actually plan for our nutrition during travel? Here are some nutrition tips for staying healthy during your summer trip:

1.Stay Hydrated

Travelling in the scorching sun can easily lead to dehydration and heatstroke due to low body fluid levels. With fatigue setting in, you may not be able to enjoy your travel. Always carry water while travelling. Opt for infused water to add flavour and keep you hydrated in a healthy way.

2.Explore Local Cuisines

A delightful way to enjoy your travel trip is to try local cuisines. Exploring regional foods can help you find more nutritious options, experience the culture, and break the monotony of everyday food.

3.Choose Fresh Fruits Over Processed Foods

Opt for freshly cut fruits like watermelon, strawberries, cucumber, and oranges since they’re rich in nutrients, more hydrating, and have lower preservative content than processed foods.

4.Know What to Eat

Grilled, steamed, roasted, and baked versions of foods are healthier options while travelling as against high fat and spicy gravies which may contribute towards heaviness or bloating. You may choose light meals as they are easy to digest and best suited for travel.

5.Stick to Proper Meals

Try not to skip meals and have proper meals. Start meals with fresh salads. Include all food groups like pulses, veggies and whole grains to make your meals healthy and balanced. Missing meals may make us hungrier later in the day, leading to overindulging in unhealthy foods and overeating. Some people tend to eat less while travelling, which makes them fatigued and low on energy.

6.Opt for Healthy Drinks

Consuming refreshing seasonal drinks like fresh lemon water, coconut water, fresh juices or even chaach can balance the electrolyte levels, which can dip while travelling during summer. You may opt for milkshakes over caffeinated drinks like colas, tea and coffee. Also, keep away from alcoholic drinks as they are diuretics that cause fluid loss and also unwanted calorie intake. Beverages do cool the body, making up for fluid loss caused by sweating. However, excessive consumption of these can aggravate dehydration.

7.Munch on Healthy Snacks

Choose healthy snacks over unhealthy, high-calorie foods. Smart and nutritious travel snacks include a mix of nuts, seeds, protein bars or even packed yoghurt.

8.Be Mindful of Portion Sizes

Don’t grab too much fast food since it reduces appetite for the main meals. Having small portions of meals frequently and nibbling on healthy snacks can help maintain energy levels and also prevent overeating. Try sharing food if the portion size of one plate is large.

9.Plan Meals in Advance

Planning meals ahead can help you make healthy choices. Meal prepping, which includes booking pre-ordered meals and packing meals allows you to choose and avail proper and nutritious meals while travelling.

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