{Guest Post} Top 5 tips on Healthy eating on Holiday



Hi there! today  I have a special guest whose blogging today for me whilst I am away. Her names is Jemma and she is just the sweetest person you ever came across. I love this post because she has given me quite a lot of ideas whilst I am enjoying Munich with the family. I hope you will enjoy the post as much as I did (still do) when I received it and don't forget to send her some love by checking out her blog.

The traveling season is just around the corner and this ultimately takes us away from our normal routine.  I’m all for having fun on holiday and taking a break, that’s what holidays are for.  Seeing the sights and enjoying new and wonderful foods are all part of the experience.  However, if you are following a healthier lifestyle alarm bells may start ringing about the prospect of potentially piling on the pounds whilst you are away.

Drink lots of water
More often than not, when our bellies rumble we automatically think that we are hungry.  However, hunger pangs can also signify thirst.  Before reaching for a snack to quench your hunger try drinking a glass of water first to make sure that you are not thirsty.  Obviously if the hunger persists then reach for that snack. Additionally, drinking water over fizzy drinks will cut down your sugar intake massively, keep you hydrated and keeps your skin looking radiant.  You can also add a slice of lemon or lime to jazz it up a little bit.

Pile on the veggies
Sectioning off your plate in to three parts for protein, vegetables and carbohydrates can help increase your consumption of vegetables whilst on holiday.  Allocate half of your plate to vegetables or salad and then a quarter to protein and the other quarter to carbohydrates.   This way you can still enjoy all of your favourite foods in reasonable amounts, but still get a veggie packed meal to boot.

Healthy does it
Portion control
Let’s be honest, when on holiday it is very easy to let those portion sizes slide.  I’m all for giving your body what it needs, but listening to your body also means knowing when you are full and eating consciously.  Of course still enjoy the food on offer, but remember to keep your portions in check as you may end up eating more food that your body needs.

Be realistic
Going on holiday is no time to diet and lose weight; it’s time to have fun.  At the end of the day being restrictive and banning certain foods can lead to gorging on unhealthy foods later on.  It’s more about maintenance and not going too overboard, but still remembering to enjoy yourself too.

Remember to eat snacks  
You should never ignore your hunger pangs, do check before eating a snack that you aren’t actually thirsty first.  Having a healthy snack such as fruit, nuts, Greek yoghurt or a smoothie and help you to maintain stable blood sugar levels and prevent you from over eating on your next meal.
The main thing is to enjoy yourself and have fun.  There is no point worrying about piling on the pounds on holiday as you might as well have stayed at home.  Ideally the key is to balance things out with lots of water and veggies to lessen the blow of all of that delicious food.

This post was written by Jemma Andrew-Adiamah, author of the UK healthy living and lifestyle blog Celery and Cupcakes.  You can follow Jemma via her Facebook and Twitter feeds.

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::The Myrabev Life::: {Guest Post} Top 5 tips on Healthy eating on Holiday

Thursday, June 05, 2014

{Guest Post} Top 5 tips on Healthy eating on Holiday



Hi there! today  I have a special guest whose blogging today for me whilst I am away. Her names is Jemma and she is just the sweetest person you ever came across. I love this post because she has given me quite a lot of ideas whilst I am enjoying Munich with the family. I hope you will enjoy the post as much as I did (still do) when I received it and don't forget to send her some love by checking out her blog.

The traveling season is just around the corner and this ultimately takes us away from our normal routine.  I’m all for having fun on holiday and taking a break, that’s what holidays are for.  Seeing the sights and enjoying new and wonderful foods are all part of the experience.  However, if you are following a healthier lifestyle alarm bells may start ringing about the prospect of potentially piling on the pounds whilst you are away.

Drink lots of water
More often than not, when our bellies rumble we automatically think that we are hungry.  However, hunger pangs can also signify thirst.  Before reaching for a snack to quench your hunger try drinking a glass of water first to make sure that you are not thirsty.  Obviously if the hunger persists then reach for that snack. Additionally, drinking water over fizzy drinks will cut down your sugar intake massively, keep you hydrated and keeps your skin looking radiant.  You can also add a slice of lemon or lime to jazz it up a little bit.

Pile on the veggies
Sectioning off your plate in to three parts for protein, vegetables and carbohydrates can help increase your consumption of vegetables whilst on holiday.  Allocate half of your plate to vegetables or salad and then a quarter to protein and the other quarter to carbohydrates.   This way you can still enjoy all of your favourite foods in reasonable amounts, but still get a veggie packed meal to boot.

Healthy does it
Portion control
Let’s be honest, when on holiday it is very easy to let those portion sizes slide.  I’m all for giving your body what it needs, but listening to your body also means knowing when you are full and eating consciously.  Of course still enjoy the food on offer, but remember to keep your portions in check as you may end up eating more food that your body needs.

Be realistic
Going on holiday is no time to diet and lose weight; it’s time to have fun.  At the end of the day being restrictive and banning certain foods can lead to gorging on unhealthy foods later on.  It’s more about maintenance and not going too overboard, but still remembering to enjoy yourself too.

Remember to eat snacks  
You should never ignore your hunger pangs, do check before eating a snack that you aren’t actually thirsty first.  Having a healthy snack such as fruit, nuts, Greek yoghurt or a smoothie and help you to maintain stable blood sugar levels and prevent you from over eating on your next meal.
The main thing is to enjoy yourself and have fun.  There is no point worrying about piling on the pounds on holiday as you might as well have stayed at home.  Ideally the key is to balance things out with lots of water and veggies to lessen the blow of all of that delicious food.

This post was written by Jemma Andrew-Adiamah, author of the UK healthy living and lifestyle blog Celery and Cupcakes.  You can follow Jemma via her Facebook and Twitter feeds.

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30 Comments:

At 5 June 2014 at 07:00 , Anonymous Lucy's mad house said...

Some great tips, keeping it simple is the best way

 
At 5 June 2014 at 08:06 , Anonymous Miranda Ronevich said...

Trust me, I never skimp on the snacks. Snacking is my favorite and I am pretty proud of myself for drinking more water throughout the day. I may overdo it on portion control, but I like to eat so I try to just give my body what it wants.

 
At 5 June 2014 at 08:27 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Thanks Lucy x

 
At 5 June 2014 at 08:28 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Hahaha namesake I snack too much but usually on not so healthy ones drinking water is not my forte so I just drink a lot of juices and teas lol

 
At 5 June 2014 at 14:39 , Anonymous Logan Cantrell said...

These are great tips! I still struggle with portion control sometimes.

 
At 5 June 2014 at 15:33 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

You and me both x

 
At 5 June 2014 at 16:33 , Anonymous Rebekah said...

Great tips! Portion control is my biggest weakness.

 
At 5 June 2014 at 17:02 , Anonymous Lara Jean Becar said...

I like this :) Water has been my bff. But I give it all up on the holidays :P Unless I'm at the inlaws. Then I feel like I have to be "proper".

 
At 5 June 2014 at 17:41 , Anonymous Amberly said...

Portion control is something that I'm working on right now :)

 
At 5 June 2014 at 18:29 , Anonymous Ashley said...

Love these tips! I definitely struggle over holidays, but portion control is a huge thing for me year round.

 
At 5 June 2014 at 20:21 , Anonymous Ashley Z. said...

Good tips! :)

 
At 5 June 2014 at 21:00 , Anonymous Karissa Ancell said...

great tips! The one I always struggle with is water. I try to be good and I've improved but it's hard to get enough.

 
At 5 June 2014 at 21:20 , Anonymous mandy @a sorta fairytale said...

Great tips!! The portion control is a big one for me, for sure!!

 
At 5 June 2014 at 23:17 , Anonymous Kelsey said...

good tips! simple but important!

 
At 5 June 2014 at 23:57 , Anonymous Renee Soriano said...

great post even when you're not on holiday!

 
At 6 June 2014 at 03:31 , Anonymous Citizens of Beauty said...

Definitely need to drink more water for sure!

 
At 6 June 2014 at 03:40 , Anonymous Carly Anderson said...

Water is my big goal lately!

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:12 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Good luck Hun, I struggle big time I prefer juice to water so will see x

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:13 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Same here but just find myself not liking the taste of water, I guess I could buy fruity water

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:13 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Thanks Hun, Jemma did an amazing post x

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:13 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Thanks Hun, I agree x

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:14 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

My eyes are bigger than my stomach so portion size always an issue with me

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:14 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Thanks x

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:15 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

I wish I could say same about portion control

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:15 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

I think I might just start too lol it's the theme on here it seems

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:16 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Good and proper at in laws lol, water and me = don't like each other lol

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:16 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

Thanks Hun, same here x

 
At 6 June 2014 at 06:17 , Anonymous Mia Myrabev said...

I have always struggled still do maybe should be my goal for this month

 
At 6 June 2014 at 07:17 , Anonymous Jordan said...

I love my healthy snacks, they're for sure what make it easy!

 
At 6 June 2014 at 19:48 , Anonymous Deidre || Love, The Skinnys said...

Healthy at the holidays is the hardest.

 

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