Travelling with Healthy Choices in Mind

        It seems that it might be an exciting New Year for many visiting different parts of the Globe

                      
                                                                   




If you are considering a trip, it is definitely wise to be thinking about the healthy aspect of your travel arrangements. Arriving feeling heavy from all the carbs and sugary treats offered during your flight, teas, coffees and alcohol plus a good dose of jet lag, may not be the best option! I find the average food outlets supplying Vegetarian or Vegan choices  in Airports pretty uninspiring & meals on planes can be equally so, especially if you like an abundance of fresh living food; Having a simple plan or strategy will allow you to enjoy your trip without stressing out and you will find that you arrive in much better shape.
The following are some simple yet effective tips that will help you to achieve travelling stress free.
What you’ll need:
I like to take some fresh fruit; Bananas, apples, oranges,grapes are good and dates stuffed with nut butter make for a nice snack. Take some crackers, perhaps some celery & carrot sticks with a dip of choice. Make a large box of salad.Include a packet of olives, sundried tomatoes and a some nuts and seeds to add extra flavour along with a small bottle for your homemade dressing.
A large bottle of water at the airport shop before boarding the plane always helps in staying hydrated, or ask the Air Hostess for one; filling up those small glasses supplied on board doesn't really do the trick for me, I think the more water you can consume, the better it will be for your body after the flight, particularly if it is a long International one involving 12-24 hours.
If you have a sweet tooth, some raw cacao balls, mixed dried fruit or a fruit salad from home, or raw snack bars might be an addition to your pack and don't forget a good book!

Another great idea is to carry with you in your luggage a small "magic bullet" blender with an adaption electric plug for your Country of destination.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I have found this to be marvelous, as a quick stop at a fruit market or street stall whips up into a delicious smoothie anywhere, anytime. I often make one of these before heading out in the morning & it sustains me for hours of sightseeing.
A bag of almonds, a piece of fruit & your water bottle in your back pack will save a stop for lunch unless you find a place on the sidewalk too tempting to pass by, so you can see how easy and stress free it can all be.
                                                   
                                                         Happy Healthy Travels in 2014!