By Lisa Millar, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
Do you want to travel with your family but are worried about what everyone will eat? Here are my top 5 tips on how to ensure your nutrition doesn’t go out the window while you are having fun!
- Sip water all day, everywhere you go. This number one tip is a MUST-DO. Bring a water bottle with you if you are travelling by car, or pack an empty one in your suitcase and fill it when you arrive at your destination. Take it with you while you are out for the day to combat dehydration and jetlag. This is especially important to remember in hot climates and for young children who may not show signs of dehydration until they are upset.
- No excuses- eat your fruits and veg. You are on vacation, but that doesn’t mean that you can or should go overboard and completely ignore anything that resembles a vegetable or a piece of fruit. That goes for children too! Children’s meals in restaurants may not be the best for incorporating veg, but they are getting better. And don’t forget, you can always order a side salad or steamed/ roasted veg. for them instead of fries!!!
- Grocery stores have come a long way too. You can find just about anything in grocery stores these days, including a lot of ready-made healthy options. Salads, yogurt and granola, trail mix, sandwiches, power bars, etc.
- Plan ahead. This tip is important for those who have food allergies or who follow specific diets. Speaking as a mom of a child with food allergies, restaurants today are very accommodating. If you can, speak with the chef ahead of time to make sure there are safe options for everyone.
- Pack your own. If all else fails bring your own healthy snacks such as protein bars, trail mix, real fruit leathers, pre-sliced veggie sticks, or dried fruit. Or arrange to get a hotel room with a mini fridge and stock it with items from tip #3
Hello! My name is Lisa Millar. I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a background in Early Childhood Education and the owner of Lisa Millar Nutrition based in Hamilton, Ontario. My main focus is the health and well-being of busy moms and their families. Being a busy mom of 2 teenagers myself, I know from experience how stressed, overwhelmed and guilty moms can feel trying to manage their daily lives. Family health and wellness is my passion and I am committed to support and empower moms to help them feel their best through whole food nutrition programs and self-care techniques so they can live their best lives with their families.
When I am not cooking in my kitchen, enjoying meals with my family, or watching my kids play soccer, you can find me teaching workshops or connecting one-on-one with clients with enthusiastic freshness.
Follow me on Facebook and Twitter !
