Many of us look forward to the incredible food when we go abroad, and rightly so. With a range of new meals and snacks to choose from, it’s easy for our healthy eating habits to go out the window. If you’re looking to avoid putting on unwanted weight this summer holiday season, then look no further than our tips. Get ready, pack your suitcase and complete your EHIC renewal because you’re about to find out how to eat healthy on holiday!
Resist The Urge To Splurge
It’s easy to leave your good eating habits behind when you go on holiday, but it’s important that you resist the urge to splurge! Whilst it can be tempting to try out all of the delicacies of your chosen destination in one day, it’s important to pace yourself and not over indulge the moment you land. Instead of snacking on crisps in your hotel room, try nuts or fresh fruit instead. Whilst you may have to hunt harder to find them in store, your body will thank you.
Schedule Meal Time
Since it can be difficult to resist the urge to splurge, we suggest scheduling meal times to help ensure you don’t snack so much that you skip dinner. Should you feel the need to snack, ensure you have plenty of snacks on hand to help satisfy your taste buds until your next meal. We get you – it’s easier said than done – but a little perseverance will help you glide through the day.
Stick To The “One Plate” Rule
Whether you’re heading on an all-inclusive holiday or have chosen half board, always stick to the ‘one plate’ rule. With so many breakfast, lunch and dinner options available, it can be difficult to decide what to pick – and when to stop. Whilst it can be difficult to completely avoid buffets, by following this rule of thumb, you can be certain that you won’t pile up the pounds whilst abroad. By sticking to your usual eating habits, you can dodge the overeating trap like it’s nothing!
Prepare Your Own Meals
Prepare your own meals? On holiday? We get you. Whilst you may not want to prepare your own meals abroad, it’s good for your health and it can help save you money too! By preparing your own meals, you’re more likely to stick to your healthy eating habits. This means that when you do dine out, you can indulge in all the delicious food your chosen destination has to offer!
Keep A Bottle Of Water With You
As well as preparing your own meals, keeping a bottle of water with you at all times has its benefits. While it will help ensure you remain hydrated throughout the day, by keeping a bottle of water with you, you won’t have to pay out for a bottle of water each time you want a sip, so you’ll be saving money too!
Eating healthy on holiday is something many of us find impossible, but with these top tips, you can be certain that you will maintain a healthy lifestyle. From keeping a bottle of water with you to help quench your thirst, to preparing your own meals and scheduling meal time to help your body adjust to new time zones, eating healthy on holiday really isn’t as challenging as it sounds.
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