It is the time of year when many people are preparing for a restful vacation. Perhaps you are heading off to see the grandkids, or your whole family is taking a cruise. No matter what the activity, vacations are no reason to give up on healthy living. Here are few tips to help you stay healthy while on vacation.
How To Have A Healthy Vacation:
- Wash your hands often.
- Take vitamin C or Echinacea. Echinacea is a popular herbal supplement used to boost immunity.
- Dink lots of water. If you travel abroad, consider bottled water.
- Take long walks everyday, use the stairs when possible, or use the hotel fitness room.
- Limit fast food.
- Pack healthy snacks likes dried fruit, healthy crackers, or nuts.
- If you are driving, take breaks every few hours.
- Find a famers market near you. Pick up some fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, pretzels and popcorn that can serve as snacks or a breakfast alternative during your stay.
- Always select a sit down restaurant. Order dressing on the side. Try local cuisine or fish.
- Share your meals around the table. Serving sizes at standard restaurants can easily feed two people.
- Turn off the IPad and TV news for a few days. Try reading a book.
- Limit the use of alcohol.
- Keep bed bugs away. Don’t store your clothes on the ground, use luggage racks; bed bugs do no climb.
According to travel experts these are the top vacation spoilers: overeating, dehydration, hangovers, overspending, and getting sunburned. Try to stick to your normal sleep schedule and, bring your own pillow with you if possible.