Travel and Health – getting the most out of it

Travel really highlights how much of our diet depends on our environment.

I have a few of patients who have immigrated to Ireland from that region. Their diets – and health – have disimproved in the years since they arrived. They cite the poor selection of tasty and/or affordable fresh vegetables and fruits in local stores. And it’s a legitimate factor.

Tops tips for working with your environment when travelling:

1. Skip “dashboard dining” as a lifestyle. The odd road trip is fine, but if you are on the road constantly like my patients who work in trucking or policy, work on creating a longterm meal and snack plan that’s a sustainable.

2. How long is your “holiday” before it’s no longer a “holiday”? If you have a second property where you spend weeks each year or regulary travel to a location for work, switch off the holiday mindset. Sustained overindulgence in rich food or alcohol will eventually impact health and trying to address only when you are back “home” fails every time.