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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Haemorrhoids: How can you prevent them?

Haemorrhoids affect people for a variety of reasons and are commonly associated with pregnancy – they are small, blood-filled swellings which are caused by dilated varicose veins. They begin developing inside the anus, referred to as internal haemorrhoids, but they can sometimes protrude to become external haemorrhoids. They aren’t dangerous to your health in any way, but may have some unpleasant side effects. Constipation and prolonged straining when going to the toilet can contribute to them, as this increases the pressure in the veins. They can be present for years without you noticing, as they can remain within the body for a long time undetected, but they can also cause anal bleeding, itching, pain and discomfort. Usually, the bleeding is limited to small quantities of fresh blood on the toilet paper, but when stools are passed this may result in larger and more severe bleeding. You may also feel a lump in the anus which gives you a sensation that you haven’t had a full bowel movement. You should visit your GP if you find blood in your stools, as they can advise if you have haemorrhoids or another health problem which may require treatment. Your GP will test for haemorrhoids with a digital rectal examination and may go on to inspect the mucus membrane of the rectum, and the lower part of the large intestine, using a tube called a proctoscope or sigmoidoscope.

 

Haemorrhoids do sometimes heal themselves without treatment, and this can happen if they are caused by constipation. Your GP may suggest a change of diet which is higher in fibre and roughage, particularly green vegetables, fresh fruit and wholegrain cereals. You should also up your intake of water – experts recommend around eight to ten glasses each day. Although you may feel the need to, try not to strain when you go to the toilet as this is a sign that you need more fibre in your diet – no-one should need to strain to go the toilet. Some people find it beneficial to place their feet on a low footstool to aid the bowel movement if they’re struggling. You can sit in a shallow bath of hot water for 15 minutes several minutes a day to help relieve the pain from constipation. If you have piles which are protruding and painful, a day’s bed rest with an ice pack on the anal area could help. You may find a pack of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel to be useful for this, though you should be careful that the ice doesn’t come into direct contact with the skin – do this for just 20 minutes and limit it to just three times a day.

 

Minor haemorrhoids can be treated with topical creams which you can buy from the pharmacy or have a prescription from your GP. They generally heal within a few days with this, and it will help with irritation as well. Rubber band ligation can also be carried out at your GP surgery or an outpatient clinic, and won’t require a hospital visit – it involves placing a small rubber band at the base of the haemorrhoid to cut off the blood supply, which will help it to fall off of its own accord after a few days. After your haemorrhoids have been removed, you will have small skin tags which develop beside the anus. These may be painful or itchy, and if they cause difficulty with your persona hygiene they can also be removed with a minor surgical operation. You should maintain a fibre-rich diet to avoid constipation, as this can cause it to recur.

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