“Plan ahead” travel buffs say. Knowing what foods to eat while on vacation can make a big difference. Consider these tips:
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
No matter if you’re flying or taking a road trip, make sure to continually drink either plain water or water with an added electrolyte replacement. These supplements contain vitamins B and C, and contain electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, which can help your whole family stay energized and feeling 100%.
Once you’re in full-on vacation mode, pack a water bottle for each person when you’re out enjoying the sights, especially when travelling in hot weather. The combination of heat and sun can be extremely dehydrating, particularly for young children; getting plenty of fluids will eliminate this risk.
Curb those cravings
The most common words you’ll hear from your kid on vacation are “I’m hungry”.
A treat or two on vacation is expected, but salty snacks and sugary drinks shouldn’t be all they eat and drink. Keep bags of healthy snacks in your bag or backpack to curb these cravings while waiting in line to see an attraction or when in between meals.
Dehydrated or baked kelp chips contain the goodness of a whole serving of veggies and are a much healthier alternative to potato chips. You can also make your own trail mix with nuts (unless there is someone in your family with a nut allergy), dried fruit and dark chocolate. Consuming 25 to 40 grams of dark chocolate can improve blood flow, while nuts are packed with protein, fibre and essential fats to keep your little ones full until dinner.
