You\u2019ll crave these 10 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling.<\/p>\n
Changes in routine can cause havoc with your digestive system. Eating new foods and not getting enough rest or exercise can quickly turn your vacation from fun to troublesome.<\/p>\n
To help combat some common issues and help you have an amazing trip, We\u2019ve put together 10 tips to stay healthy while traveling. Follow these tips and hopefully, you return home with stories of adventures.<\/p>\n
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Water intake is one of the first things to fall by the wayside when we travel. It\u2019s so easy to not drink regularly or to purposefully not drink enough because you\u2019re worried about finding toilets.<\/p>\n
Not only can dehydration occur quickly with side effects such as headaches and lethargy, but it can also increase your chances of occasional constipation. Since we know this is an issue, we always down an extra glass or two of water during mealtimes. And I said water, not soda. Depending on where you are traveling, bring a quality filtered water bottle to fill up at taps. Or if you\u2019re traveling to a destination where the water isn\u2019t safe to drink, stock up on water bottles or bring a quality filtered water bottle.<\/p>\n
It pays to research the safety of the water before you even reach your destination. If you\u2019re visiting a hotter climate than you\u2019re used to, you\u2019ll want to increase your daily intake of water as well.<\/p>\n
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I know, you\u2019re on vacation. It\u2019s time to splurge on dessert, try those fabulous pastries each morning for breakfast and sample local dishes. It\u2019s also easy to overindulge and eat too much of those tempting morsels during meal times. Try to keep to a diet similar to the one you would have at home, and eat a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and high fibre foods. That\u2019s not to say you have to avoid foods just because they aren\u2019t the best nutritional choice, just go for moderation. Trying new dishes is all part of the experience, just strive for a balance of indulgence and healthy eating.<\/p>\n
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Try to keep to a similar routine as you would at home and get plenty of sleep. If you normally wake up at 6:30 am and instead start waking at 10 am, your body\u2019s natural rhythm can get thrown off. The same thing happens if you decide to go from dawn until dusk, staying up late every evening and then hitting the ground running each morning. Without the proper rest, you can more easily succumb to illness.<\/p>\n
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Just as with not getting enough rest, it\u2019s important to give your body time to adjust to a new schedule. If you changed time zones, your body won\u2019t know when it\u2019s time to sleep, eat, or potty. Another common issue for me is not waking up early enough before a flight to go to the bathroom which sets me up for occasional constipation. Your body needs time to adjust to a trip. Attempt to follow a similar morning routine as you would at home to keep your body happy.<\/p>\n
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Avoid sitting for long periods and ensure you walk and stay active while traveling. Planning a long road trip? Make frequent stops to stretch your legs, have a drink, or use the toilet. If you\u2019re on a long flight, get up frequently and walk the aisles. It might be wise to set a timer on your phone as a reminder. Another tip is to avoid putting yourself in the window seat where you\u2019ll have to ask 2 strangers to move each time you need to get up. Waiting for your flight? Don\u2019t sit around the airport playing on your phone. Get up and walk around.<\/p>\n
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Traveling can be an ideal time for being more active as walking is particularly the best mode of transport to see new cities. Consider getting a Fitbit or downloading a step counter on your phone to ensure you\u2019ve hit your activity goal for the day. Lounging around on a chair reading a book all day is great, but make sure you get up and take a long stroll on the beach as well. Other simple steps are taking the stairs instead of the elevator and walking to a restaurant down the block instead of jumping in a cab.<\/p>\n