Healthy Travel Hacks

Travel like an RD and keep your wellness game on track!

Traveling is one of my greatest passions.  If you know me, or follow me on instagram, then you know I’m traveling almost every month, either for work or pleasure.  But the food at the airport, on the slopes, at the beach, or throughout the streets of a new city can sometimes throw off our wellness game, leaving us feeling sluggish, bloated, and overindulged.  Here are a few of my healthy travel hacks that get me through every single trip!

Before I leave:  The night before a trip I always pack my But First, Snack Bag.  All my snacks fit perfectly in it and it is so easy to keep in my carry-on and in my handbag while I’m in a new city.  Right now mine is filled with:

• Individual packets of nuts (current obsession: SunBiotics truffle almonds)
• 1 snack per day, plus one extra (current rotation: 3 Mediterra savory bars, 2 SunBiotics lemon teriyaki pumpkin seeds, 2 1-ounce bags of Enlightened roasted broad bean crisps, and 1 EatingEvolved dark chocolate coconut cups)
• Single-serving Matcha packets
• My wellness weapons (below)

Take-Off:  En route to the airport, I drink water and matcha and more water.  Planes are notorious for dehydrating your body and your skin, so amp up that water intake pre, during, and post flight.

• Ah the airport, while improving their offerings, it can still be a struggle, instead buy a water, a magazine, look for fresh fruit, and keep moving.
• I always bring a plain to-go oatmeal cup, like this one that has chia and flax seeds for some extra protein.  I ask for hot water on the plane and throw in some fresh fruit that I found in the lounge (berries, apple, or banana) or that I brought with me. I also add in a matcha packet for some extra antioxidants.  If you’re not an oatmeal person, then once you make it past security look for a plain Greek yogurt and add in that same fruit and matcha.
• When the beverage cart comes around I opt for tea or water with lemon, you could also do club soda if you want the bubbles.  Depending on how long the flight is, I may need another meal post oatmeal/yogurt.  If so, I’ll have a Yes Bar or a packet of Justin’s almond butter with a few Jillz Crackerz.
• As soon as the plane lands, whether it’s time for lunch or dinner, I am on the hunt for some serious vegetables.  I go heavy on the greens and pair it with salmon, tuna, or chicken.  And again,  drink plenty of water.
• It is easier to stay in control of your entire week once you have set the tone with an easy, healthy plane ride.  Coming off a plane hungry or overstuffed can lead to a snow-ball effect that lasts for your entire trip and leaves you feeling guilty or discouraged.

Wellness Weapons:

• Whether you’re sightseeing, hitting the sun or slopes early, heading to a work event, or just stayed out late vacationing the night before, healthy sleep is crucial to curbing your food cravings.  The better sleep you get, the better food choices you will make throughout the day.   I always bring Natural Calm Packets with me to help me get my 7+ hours of rest.
• I never take-off without my probiotics.  While probiotics can also help curb those sugar cravings, they also fight bloat and constipation that can creep up when you’re traveling and off your usual schedule.

Set yourself up for travel success with these guidelines and if you want a personalized travel plan or nutrition checkup, book a session here!

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