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For many people, one of the most exciting things about traveling is tasting the local cuisine. It\u2019s also perfectly normal to want to make health-conscious food choices on vacation. <\/p>\n

According to registered dietitian Emily Sullivan it\u2019s not hard to balance once-a-year splurges and your healthy lifestyle. <\/p>\n

Before you pack, read these tips and ideas for healthy snacks, as recommended by a registered dietitian. This way, you can enjoy every minute of your vacation\u2014including meals\u2014while still making choices that feel good for your body.<\/p>\n

Does Traveling Affect Appetite?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So, does travel hunger<\/a> exist? At least to some degree, it might.<\/p>\n

Some research suggests<\/a> that active traveling\u2014like trips filled with hiking, biking, or other exercise\u2014can affect your hunger levels. <\/p>\n

The research<\/a> also shows that people who are very active on vacation tend to choose more fresh fruit and vegetables than processed foods or red meat to fulfill their physical hunger and keep their energy levels up. <\/p>\n

Traveling across multiple time zones causes jet lag which research has shown effects not only your sleep but also your hunger cues. <\/a><\/p>\n

Why Do We Eat More When We Travel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just physical hunger that makes you want to eat, especially when you\u2019re away from home. \u201cSome meals on vacation may serve other purposes, like trying something new or creating a memory,\u201d says Sullivan.<\/p>\n

We may eat more to try new things, enjoy the moment, or simply indulge a bit. Eating more on vacation won’t derail your progress, especially if you have nutritious meals throughout the trip and work in some daily movement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You often run into a greater variety of foods when you travel compared to what you see at home. New restaurants, buffets, and street food you can\u2019t find at home are around every corner. Research suggests that this added variety<\/a> can lead to eating more than normal.<\/p>\n

\u201cA big part of traveling and vacation is going to new places with different food and ingredients,\u201d says Sullivan. It\u2019s okay to give yourself some grace while traveling by balancing physical activity and healthy choices while trying new things and indulging a little. <\/p>\n

3 Tips To Maintain a Healthy Diet While Traveling<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sullivan says you don\u2019t need to stress over what you eat on vacation to stay on track in your health journey.<\/p>\n

One study suggests<\/a> that following a more strict diet on weekends and holidays makes little difference when it comes to weight loss maintenance over the long haul.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that our health is affected by nutrition and physical activity habits over a prolonged period of time. So when you choose to enjoy foods on vacation that you don\u2019t regularly enjoy at home, release yourself from any guilt, and enjoy the moment with your friends or family,\u201d Sullivan says.<\/p>\n

Here are three tips for eating well while traveling that will satisfy your mind, body, and soul while you enjoy your vacation!<\/p>\n

1. Try to have some control over your portions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Restaurants are notorious for their huge portion sizes. Growing portion sizes<\/a> can affect public health. They certainly make it hard to know how much we should eat at each meal. <\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to eat the full serving you\u2019re given at a restaurant to fully enjoy it. <\/p>\n

Fun fact<\/strong>: One way to track your portions on vacation is to log them using the MyFitnessPal app<\/a>. You don\u2019t have a food scale on your trip, so use visual cues<\/a> to make your best guess at portion sizes.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get stressed if you exceed your usual calorie intake\u2014you\u2019re on vacation! Tracking gives you insight into your eating patterns and is a proven part of weight loss success<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. Always eat breakfast and stay active<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For many people, healthy breakfasts<\/a> are the right way to start any day, at home or while traveling. <\/p>\n

A nutritious morning meal\u2014especially one with some protein<\/a>\u2014can help control your hunger later in the day. Breakfast restores your body\u2019s glucose<\/a>, boosts energy, and makes you feel more alert after a period of fasting. <\/p>\n

Some healthy breakfasts you can find in many destinations include:<\/p>\n