1. Small frequent meals than feasting like a king. We tend to get hungry every four hours, so bring snacks like a can of nuts from which you could munch a handful (note! Not the whole can!), protein bar, sandwich, dried fruit or even baby carrot sticks from home or grocery. Keep them fresh and clean inside zip-lock bags avoid messy food though, like sandwiches oozing with sauce or sticky jam, doughnuts with fillings and juicy fruits. Place them in your backpack or bag where there are no scented items or you’ll end up chewing fragrant food.
2. Drink Up! The atmosphere in the airplane is very dry and dehydrates you. So stay hydrated by drinking water. Dehydration doesn’t only mean that you’ll feel thirsty, it means that your body will also lose water. Drinking alcohol and coffee, which are diuretic drinks, will only expedites the body’s loss of water. Go for water. It’s calorie free. Dehydration also leads to overeating. Since we often mistake thirst for hunger. It can be a hassle for toilets in some places, especially if you bus does not have a toilet on board do consider when and where you should drink more. When drinking coffee, order without the whipped cream. Some people when taking beverages with artificial sweeteners crave for more sweet foods. Observe your body’s reaction to them.
3. Watch it. Buffet breakfast offered in hotels can be loaded with sugar and fats. Have a simple breakfast~ whole wheat toast with low-fat mayo or non fat cottage cheese or some tuna with sliced tomatoes, fruit platter, soya milk, or low fat yogurt. A fiber rich food makes you feel fuller longer. Don’t skip the most important meal. People think that if they skip breakfast, they are cutting down on calories but they tend to overeat at lunch and eat many snacks through out the day.
4. Bag it! With zip-lock bags, you could slice you turkey sandwich into two and bag the other half for your next snack. This is especially true to restaurants that offer big servings.
5. Not just for Kids! Your other option to big servings is to order from the kid’s menu. You can also share the dish with your travel partner. This means eating in reverse. Instead of upsizing your fries or soda, downsize your food. Traveling involves exploration of different cuisines that your destination offers. While food trip may be an integral part of your vacation, this can lead to weight gain when left unchecked. Food intake must always be in moderation. Start ahead and choose to stay healthy!