It is important to eat healthy while you are traveling, but many times is can be difficult for a person to eat healthy while on the road.
Most menus are filled with high-calorie and high-fat foods, which is OK to eat every now and then...
but you will pack on the weight if you are eating this way for every meal.
When you are traveling, there are a few things that you can do to help your eating habits.
First, always include fresh fruits and vegetables with each meal.
Substituting empty calories for high nutrient foods can make a big difference.
For example, many continental breakfasts offer apples, oranges, and other fresh fruit along with the pastries.
Fill your plate with the fresh fruit first, and then take a small serving of the pastry if you really want to taste it.
Also, consider the oatmeal because that is usually one of the healthiest options available on the breakfast menu.
Next, take some time to browse the menu when you are at a restaurant.
It may be easy to simply default to the classic burger and fries, but there are often healthier alternatives on the menu if you look for them.
Try substituting your french fries with a side salad or steamed vegetables, or choose grilled chicken instead of a greasy hamburger.
Even small things like asking them to hold the mayo can really add up over time.
The last thing to consider is to ask the waiter for suggestions or substitutions.
Many waiters have good suggestions, so I like to let them know that I am looking for the healthy options on the menu and they can point them out for you.
If you don't find any meal that fits to your satisfaction, try asking them to substitute out some of the side dishes or ingredients in your meal to create a healthier option.
Practicing these healthy eating skills can help you to fill your stomach without expanding your waistline.
If you need to, look up the menus online before you go out to eat-- this will help you to know the nutritional information ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision.
Most menus are filled with high-calorie and high-fat foods, which is OK to eat every now and then...
but you will pack on the weight if you are eating this way for every meal.
When you are traveling, there are a few things that you can do to help your eating habits.
First, always include fresh fruits and vegetables with each meal.
Substituting empty calories for high nutrient foods can make a big difference.
For example, many continental breakfasts offer apples, oranges, and other fresh fruit along with the pastries.
Fill your plate with the fresh fruit first, and then take a small serving of the pastry if you really want to taste it.
Also, consider the oatmeal because that is usually one of the healthiest options available on the breakfast menu.
Next, take some time to browse the menu when you are at a restaurant.
It may be easy to simply default to the classic burger and fries, but there are often healthier alternatives on the menu if you look for them.
Try substituting your french fries with a side salad or steamed vegetables, or choose grilled chicken instead of a greasy hamburger.
Even small things like asking them to hold the mayo can really add up over time.
The last thing to consider is to ask the waiter for suggestions or substitutions.
Many waiters have good suggestions, so I like to let them know that I am looking for the healthy options on the menu and they can point them out for you.
If you don't find any meal that fits to your satisfaction, try asking them to substitute out some of the side dishes or ingredients in your meal to create a healthier option.
Practicing these healthy eating skills can help you to fill your stomach without expanding your waistline.
If you need to, look up the menus online before you go out to eat-- this will help you to know the nutritional information ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision.
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