How to Eat healthy on a Vacation?

So it’s that time of the year where everyone gets busy with shopping and packing bags as many plan to go back to their hometown. We look forward to celebrations, family gatherings and spending quality time with closed ones, but are we planning our holidays properly? Eating nutritional food on holidays will allow you to enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Eating right food at the right time will balance your energy level and keep you active all day. Have a look at some of the tips given below that will help you eat healthy while you are on a holiday:

 

You might be planning on a small vacation somewhere close by and a road trip sounds very exciting. But have you thought of what eatables are you going to carry? On road trips, it is easy and convenient to carry your own food as eating junk food outside can take a toll on your health. Pack food like fruits, crackers, milk, juice yoghurt etc. or something light for your stomach that can be packed in a cooler. You can opt for the cooler available in the market that will keep your food fresh on the journey. You can also check for certain pack bags that will keep your food hot or cold as required. A hot soup after driving 6 hours should do wonders for you!

 

In case you are taking a flight, a small meal like a chicken or a vegetable sandwich will do the needful. You don’t want to stuff yourself at a pizza corner and board a 4 hour flight. Rather it is advisable that you request a small healthy meal for yourself.

 

So you are staying at a friend or a family members house; you can always offer to get some food on board. Certainly they will be happy to have you at their home and would serve the best of food to you but how healthy is that? You can definitely bring in healthy food as it’s a gesture of sharing and caring. If they ask you in advance about different delicacies you like, ask for healthy food with higher nutritional value.

 

If you are planning to stay at a hotel, it would be better to check the hotels food menu in advance. Lot of hotels offer continental breakfast that enables you to choose cereals, juices, proteins, fruits, toast or eggs. Do check if the hotel has a refrigerator. If so, you can carry your homemade healthy food and can preserve for longer periods in the fridge. Another benefit of carrying healthy food on a holiday is that you will be saving some good money.

 

Another important thing you should consider while you are out is that eat only when you feel hungry. Don’t over stuff yourself. This will make you lethargic and you won’t be able to enjoy properly. Pick healthy food from the menu such as lean meat, fruits and salads. Don’t eat a large meal at a time, instead have small meals. You can have three square meals in a day or if you think that will be difficult, opt for six small meals.

 

When eating on a vacation, you can eat appetizers so that you will have some room for your next meal, maybe 2 hours later. Your body requires energy in every few hours, so don’t skip a meal.

 

While enjoying your vacation, don’t eat a heavy meal at night. With some will power and determination, you can certainly enjoy healthy food on a trip. A small slice of cheese pizza or a scoop of your favourite ice cream can be consumed once but don’t go overboard. Give the right amount of nutrients to your body and stay healthy while you are on a holiday.

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How to Stop Cancer-Related Nausea from Keeping You Down

There’s no denying that cancer is a major health concern, but what’s less well-known is that it can affect your wellness with nausea. Chemotherapy is the number one cause of nausea in cancer patients, as it releases drugs used to destroy cancer cells which are also toxic to healthy cells in the digestive tract, as well as releasing chemicals into your digestive tract that eventually stimulate the portion of your brain that controls vomiting and nausea. Plus, radiation therapy and other medications similarly affect your wellbeing, as well as the constipation you experience as a result of your cancer treatment. So, how can you prevent cancer-related nausea?

 

1. Nausea medications: As nausea is the number one reason for chemo patients giving up treatment, doctors are often quick to prescribe drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting. These drugs are known as anti-emetics and they regulate your brain chemicals so that you’re less inclined to feel nauseous. Your doctor is likely to give you these drugs before you start chemo, and you may take the treatment for several hours or days after each dose of chemo. Prevention is the best treatment for cancer-related nausea and vomiting, so it’s important to get proactive early on.

 

2. Anxiety medications: According to Redwing Keyssar, the coordinator of a palliative care programme in San Francisco, anxiety can also play a key role in triggering nausea. The reason for this is unknown by wellness experts, but worrying about feeling nauseated can actually make it more likely that you will feel sick, and so this begins a vicious cycle. Keyssar recommends that you speak to your doctor about medication to treat anxiety.

 

3. Alternative approaches: In combination with your anti-nausea medications, treatment by an herbalist specialising in Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) can make a big difference in reducing your instances of nausea and vomiting and strengthening your body to withstand chemotherapy. A recent study, published in the Annals of Oncology, found that CHM helped to significantly reduce nausea among cancer patients treated with CHM.

 

4. Small meals: Your food should be prepared in small, easy-to-serve portions, and you should aim to eat many small meals throughout the day rather than three large ones. Foods that are high in carbs, such as crackers and toast, can help to settle your stomach and move through your digestive system quickly. You might like to keep snacks near your bed so that you can start your day with a few bites. Another good idea is to have jars of nuts, dried fruit, small crackers, and other snacks around the house, and to eat a handful whenever you can manage it.

 

5. Avoid unpleasant smells: Even if you’re in the prime of health, a bad smell can make you feel incredibly nauseas. This feeling becomes magnified when you’re undergoing chemotherapy, so take steps to remove strong odours where possible. Ask the person taking care of you to move the rubbish bins to the garage and put the cat litter downstairs, and park at the curb so you don’t have to smell exhaust in the garage. Food-related smells can also set you off and make it difficult to eat, so stay away from the kitchen – outside in the fresh air, if possible – while food is being prepared. Avoid smelly foods like fish, and keep meals cool as hot foods tend to have a stronger odour.

 

6. Rest after meals: Activity slows your digestion which can make your nausea worse, so take a rest after eating. Don’t lie flat on your back as this can cause nausea and heart burn. Instead, sit up or lie with your back and shoulders propped up with pillows, and wear loose clothing in a cool room with plenty of fresh air.

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The Nine Easy and Best Methods Of Weight Loss

How many people do you know who want to lose weight? If you’re like most people then the number will be very high – maybe you’re even one of them. It seems that almost everybody wants to drop a few pounds and yet despite the intense obsession with weight loss, no-one seems to have come across a fool-proof formula to do it just yet. That’s probably because we are looking for a one-size-fits-all solution that is both simple and sustainable, and that will work in both the short and long term. Clearly this is not possible, so that means we need to look at the realm of what is actually possible. So here are nine great ways to lose weight that are realistic and for everyone.

 

1. Decide if this is right for you

Too many people try to lose weight because they believe that being thinner will make them happy. It’s a much better idea to come to terms with the person that you are – if you want to change something about yourself you need to understand why.

 

2. Set a realistic target

There is literally no point in going into dieting with the idea that you’re going to lose two stone in a month – it’s just not possible. What’s worse is that if you set an unrealistic goal, you’ll see it as a very negative thing when you don’t achieve it. Set a target that is reasonable and achievable – this is the way forward for weight loss.

 

3. Eat a few small meals

Instead of being in the habit of having three large meals a day (and inevitably snacking in between your meals) try out having five or six small meals every day. Eating smaller meals helps you increase your metabolism and can also help you break away from the cycle of gorging on treats when you get really hungry.

 

4. Drink water and stay away from sugary drinks

Water is your friend. You should drink a lot of water every day and try to avoid sugar drinks as much as you can. Water can fill you up when you begin to feel a little hungry and it is also a completely healthy drink as it has no calorific content.

 

5. Get plenty of exercise

It’s no surprise to learn that exercise is very important if you want to lose weight. It doesn’t need to be anything major, as long as you’re getting active that will be very good for your body. Combine it with a good diet and you will be well on your way to sustainable weight loss.

 

6. Eat at home

It can be very tempting to eat out partly because it is simple and easy, but also because the food is very tasty. But of course it is packed with fats and sugar and other bad things for you, so it’s a good idea to eat at home and ensure you always do this.

 

7. Get plenty of sleep

Sleeping well is a very important aspect of losing weight. It’s well known that having an irregular sleeping pattern is a big problem if you’re trying to shed the pounds.

 

8. Stay away from fad diets

Fad diets are the scourge of the serious dieter. They are called fads for a reason and it’s a much better idea to follow tried and tested techniques such as eating healthily and getting plenty of exercise.

 

9. Give yourself a break and accept reality

Losing weight is hard and you can’t be too tough on yourself or it’ll just cause you more problems.

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Summer Weight Loss Made Easy

With summer in full effect and beaches beckoning, people are scrambling to lose their winter coats before having to strut their stuff in a bikini or any other swimsuit for that matter. Summer weight loss is a priority for many people; however, every year it’s a struggle to shed those last few pounds. If your one of the people who falls into a summer weight loss frenzy every year, starving yourself or popping weight loss pills in hopes of slimming down for the beach, I’ve got some good news for you – summer weight loss can be easy! It’s as simple as making a few adjustments to your daily routine and before you know it, you will be the envy of all beach-goers!

Now, ideally you will start your summer weight loss plan about 6-weeks before your first trip to the beach. This will give you enough time to start seeing impressive results from your summer weight loss efforts and to actually feel as comfortable as one can in a bathing suit.

The first thing you will want to do to start your summer weight loss journey is write out your 6-week plan. You will need to write your current weight and your goal weight along with your intentions for diet and exercise. Start your summer weight loss journal so you can hold yourself accountable for the steps that must be taken to reach your goal weight. In this journal you will track your energy consumption – the food you eat; and your energy expenditure – the calories you burn.

The nutrition portion of your summer weight loss plan is not a starvation diet, nor is it a get skinny quick scheme. Your summer weight loss nutrition plan is about eating healthy foods that you enjoy at set intervals throughout the day. You will actually find yourself eating all day long! Now that’s already a big improvement over the starvation approach to summer weight loss. You will want to eat 5 or 6 small meals per day spread out every 3 to 4 hours. Each of the small meals should consist of a lean source of protein, which can be found in egg whites, chicken breast, canned tuna, lean fish, lean pork, lean beef, fat-free dairy products and beans. You will also want to eat some complex carbohydrates with each of your first 3 or 4 meals. These are found in oatmeal, whole grain pasta, sweet potatoes and whole grain breads. Finally, throw in some green vegetables at each meal and you will be on your way to a nutritious and filling summer weight loss diet.

The final thing you need to do for your summer weight loss plan is find some physical activities that you enjoy and try to get about an hour of exercise each day. This “exercise” can be anything from dancing to weight lifting to vigorous yard work. The key to your daily exercise plan is to increase your heart rate and burn calories every day. It also wouldn’t hurt to increase your muscle mass a little bit, as muscle burns fat even when you’re resting!

The bottom line is that you have to burn the calories that you eat, otherwise they convert to fat. So, even if you hate traditional exercise, strain your brain to think of something physical that you enjoy enough to commit to it for 1-hour a day during your 6-week summer weight loss program. In the end, you will be glad you did when you’re wearing your short shorts with confidence.

Guest author: Leon Vukov is a bloger and webmaster who writes about weight loss issues and healthy and natural diet pills and weight loss programs. He believes that quality organic weight loss pills along with healthy eating and exercises can benefit your overall health.

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