Have you made your holiday travel plans for 2010? Whether you plan to fly, drive or take a bus, staying healthy while traveling can be a challenge for even the most experienced tourist. With a little planning, it’s not hard to prevent lugging back extra pounds from your holiday trips. Here are a few tips to keep you on track.
1) Watch Splurging. You can certainly enjoy a few treats while away from home, but the key to maintaining a healthy weight is to be conservative with splurges and not overeat several days in a row. If you do splurge, make a comeback with nutrient-rich foods, such as low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
2) Control Mindless Snacking: Rather than filling up on “junk food” that is low in nutrition, high in calories and often expensive, reach for healthier options. Instead, pack a “survival kit” full of snacks like grapes, nuts, apples, whole grain crackers, carrot sticks, whey protein bars, low-fat and flavored milk, portable yogurt and string cheese.
3) Make Time for Exercise. Today, travel is comprised of hours of sitting in airports or in cars with little activity. Make time for at least 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity no matter where you are. Hotels have wonderful fitness facilities and indoor pools. Remember to take along your yoga mat or jump rope, or check out a local park or walking trail to ensure you get an activity energy boost.
Safe and healthy travels to you and yours!
Tracy Noerper, MS, RD, LDN, SNS
Dairy Delivers Blog 
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