Undoubtedly, one of the most unexpectedly difficult things about travel is maintaining your same level of healthiness. Whether that means making time to sneak off to a gym or doing a quick calisthenic exercise in a hostel in Rio, making time to exercise is essential in every day life, and even more so when you're traveling! Of course, sometimes travel means we're getting MORE exercise than usual, because we're walking so much more, which is great- but it's still important to do a little bit of toning, or a quick burst of cardio- if nothing else, just to take a break from vacation!
One of the things that I had to sacrifice about my own health-conscious lifestyle when I spent a month in Brasil was that not everything would be organic. It just wasn't possible! I didn't speak the language and I was staying with a family who didn't speak MY language, so while my friend was able to help me, I still was at the mercy of those who housed me. So I gratefully accepted what they had to offer and, because they knew before my visit that I am a vegan, they actually went out of their way to make me vegan breads and cakes! Of course, cake isn't a frequent treat for me, but I'm a big believer in splurging ;) So, mama, if you're traveling and you know organics-only aren't going to be possible, the best thing you can do is print out a sheet of the 'dirty dozen' and 'clean fifteen', so you know which produce is still relatively safe to eat when it's grown conventionally, and you'll also be aware of fifteen produce foods that should ONLY be eaten when organic! I took the opportunity to eat a lot of strange but beautiful fruits and vegetables that I would never have had the courage to try outside of Brasil, and I loved every bite of them! (mostly...) Something you probably already thought of is water- when you're in a foreign country, water quality is something you need to research. If you're not sure if it's up to par with your usual standard, I suggest investing in a bottle with a filter, or if your vacation is in a wilderness, maybe a LifeStraw, so you can drink straight from the rivers! Let me know, what do you do to be healthy while traveling? Do you have any burning questions for me about healthful-travel? Thanks and be well, Health Coach Carlie
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