Introduction
Whether you’re going for a summer or winter vacations, health is an integral issue. You may be in whatever part of the world, getting off your diet and trying to get back on it after, is just a bad idea. We are all very excited during vacations to try the local exotic cuisines but we have to keep in mind our health before we indulge into junk or unknown delicacies. There is a price you pay for traveling but luckily you can plan and be careful to avoid all common health problems that arise from travelling. If you follow the most basic precautions during your vacations, health is not going to be a problem.
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Research the hotel you are going to be staying in. See if their restaurants or the food joints around them are hygienic. Make sure the methods in which they are cooking and preparing your food is healthy and sanitary. You don’t want to spend your vacation in the bed of your hotel room puking out in the toilet. Investigate the ingredients of the meal beforehand. Most restaurants have their own webpage or review boards. Secondly, always exercise. Even if you are on vacation, does not mean you get a vacation from maintaining your health. If your hotel has a gym or even if you’re enjoying your vacations at home, stick to your workout schedule. If you don’t get time to do your usual cardio or aerobic workout, just go out and take a stroll. Walk, walk and walk. It’s healthier than just lying on the sofa watching TV all day.
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Stay hydrated and pack your own goody bag. If you don’t trust the local establishments then just go to the store and grab some high fiber goodies. They are good for your health and you know what you’re going to be digesting. Always stay fueled up on water. The last thing you want during your vacations is falling unconscious and sick just because you’re dehydrated. Also be aware of the fluids you’re drinking. Make sure the water is clean and sanitary. Fourthly, don’t overdo it. Yes you’re on vacation. You’re probably going to come across some rare and delicious delicacy. Just don’t indulge in it in every meal. Desserts, fried food and appetizers are all yummy but have them occasionally. Too much fried food is just going to make your vacation worse. During your vacations, health must never suffer. Share your meals around the table. Sizes at normal restaurants can easily serve two people. This way you won’t end up stuffing yourself. Last but not the least, keep the drinking to a minimum. It sounds great to pour down glass after glass of margaritas while lying on the beach under the sun but that one margarita is full of calories equal to 8 tacos. So avoid too much drinking. Stay sober as much as you can while on vacation. It’s good for your health and you will be better able to enjoy your vacation.
Tips and comments
Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun. We go on vacations to get away from all the stress back home. Vacations pass by quickly so make the most of them. Wake up early and plan your day accordingly. Do everything you want to do and have fun. And don’t forget, be it on or off vacations, health is wealth!
