by Mara Welty September 07, 2023 7 min read
Embarking on new journeys and exploring the world is undeniably exhilarating, but amidst the excitement, it can be easy to throw personal health to the wayside. However, maintaining proper nutrition and supporting your mental health while traveling can help fend off jet lag and promote your overall well-being.
Keep reading as we share a few tips on staying healthy while traveling.
You should not only prioritize eating healthy at work but also during your travels. Eating healthy foods that are high in essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals is critical to our health and development. Whether you’re at the airport or on the road, it’s important to fill your diet with:
Generally, it’s advised to steer clear from foods that are high in sodium, sugar and saturated fats. Unfortunately, these types of unhealthy foods often line the shelves of airport convenience stores and gas stations.
As such, it’s recommended to pack your own healthy snacks that you can eat in between every meal, rather than reaching for a can of Pringles or a roll of Oreos. If you’re staying in an area for a longer amount of time, consider going to the grocery store to pick up a few essentials, such as oatmeal, granola and apples, to start your day. This way, you can avoid the sweets that typically overflow within continental breakfasts. Learning how to eat mindfully will help make this step much easier.
When traveling, it’s natural to become stressed or agitated. That said, stress can have significant impacts on your physical and mental health and may cause:
Part of knowing how to stay healthy while traveling involves bringing a zen-like mentality to your vacation. To that end, be sure to take time to:
Sleep is essential to our overall well-being, particularly during traveling when jet lag and time changes can disrupt our circadian rhythms and moods. Giving yourself enough time to sleep can help your mind recharge and your body fend off any sickness that you may have contracted along your journey.
A lack of sleep can significantly impact your ability to think critically, concentrate and process memories — which can make getting from point A to point B all the more difficult.
To ensure you get enough sleep while traveling, here are some travel tips you should consider:
When traveling on an airplane at high altitudes, the body loses roughly eight ounces of water per hour. Dehydration can put you at a higher risk of:
When prolonged, dehydration can even negatively impact kidney function. As such, it’s critical to stay hydrated when flying and avoid sugary drinks and sodas. Instead, bring along a reusable plastic water bottle that you can fill before your flight or, if you don’t have your own supply, be sure to ask your flight attendants for plenty of refills throughout your flight.
You can also snack on chia seeds. Chia seeds have been found to be incredibly effective in water retention, meaning you’re unlikely to lose large amounts of water while flying. Your Tupperware of water-dense fruits and vegetables can also help you stay hydrated during your journey.
When seated in a plane, car or train for hours at a time, your body can become tense and you may experience poor mental health. If you’re driving, make time for plenty of rest stops and if you’re flying, make time to walk the aisles and stretch to promote blood flow and relieve muscle tension.
You can also practice in-seat exercises, such as ankle circles, knee lifts and shoulder rolls.
Once you’ve settled in at your destination, be sure to leave space in your schedule where you can make time for physical activity. And this doesn’t have to mean going to the gym. If you’re beachside, for instance, consider running along the beach or swimming laps in the ocean. If you’re in a mountainous area, fill your day with strolls along streams or hikes to nearby peaks.
Overall, physical activity can help you improve your mental and cognitive health, manage your weight, strengthen your bones and muscles and reduce your risk of getting a travel bug.
For a healthy and fulfilling journey, it’s critical to prioritize your health while traveling, even when you’re on the road or on a plane. To that end, make sure to get enough sleep, hydrate, stay physically active and ensure proper nutrition.
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Healthline. 16 Delicious High Protein Foods
CDC. Healthy Eating Tips
Mayo Clinic. Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
The NY Times. How to Meditate
American Psychological Association. Nurtured by nature
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CNN. 10 tips for staying properly hydrated on your next flight, according to experts
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