NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Just because you are traveling or on holiday doesn't mean you have to throw out all of your good health habits. In fact, it is an easier time to be healthy.
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Many Americans take to the highways and skyways for some sort of trip each year -- be it business or pleasure, and they often fall prey to the "ease" of fast food drive-thrus and prepackaged snacks, or extravagant and excessive meals just because, "I'm on vacation."
"On your next trip away from home, take the opportunity to be picky and turn your travels into a time where you actually feel great in your body and have the energy to do things that you want and need to do," said actress and author Mariel Hemingway. "Make treats actual treats and indulge in moderation and you will find you enjoy them even more.
"Staying healthy while you travel is your choice. Make your next getaway enjoyable for the body, mind and spirit."
"Practicing good health habits at home will make it easier to translate those same habits to your next vacation," said John Sessler, vice president of Travelers Advantage and TravelersAdvantage.com. "But even if you're not on the good-health wagon, it's easier than you think to get started when you travel."
The experts at Travelers Advantage and I offer some of the following tips to help you stay healthier -- and happier -- on your next trip:
-- Avoid eating "fast and easy" food -- That little sack of peanuts may
seem harmless, but in reality is packed with sugars and carbohydrates. While
you can't bring your own beverages from home on a plane, you can bring your
own food. Pack a healthy snack at home (try raw nuts, fruit or a veggie
sandwich) and avoid the burger and fries at the airport f
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