Staying Healthy While Traveling
- Elisabeth Caraballo
- Oct 30, 2018
- 2 min read
There isn’t anyone that plans to get sick or plans on being unwell when they are traveling. But for some of us, it happens, and it can plan a stop on all of the plans that you had. And when you have planned your travel, paid for it, and then can’t enjoy it all, it can be a real downer on the whole experience. Which is why planning ahead and taking some precautions to stay well when you’re away is really important. So with that in mind, here are some of the things that you should be doing when you make your travel plans.
Boost Your Immune System
In the lead up to your travel and when you’re away, taking steps to boost your immune system can really help. And the basis of a healthy immune system is a healthy diet. When you travel it can mean that you are eating a lot of things that you wouldn’t normally, as you are eating out and not making things at home. So it can lead to be a little unhealthier than normal. So look for snacks like fruit and vegetables, and choose smoothies and salads where you can, as long as they are filled with plenty of color and antioxidants.
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Our physical health is just as important as our mental health, so it is important that you take care of your mental health too. Traveling can mean a whole host of new things, places, and experiences, so it can be overwhelming for people, leading to stress and anxiety. You can’t enjoy yourself if you’re stressed or experiencing panic attacks. So some ways to beat stress when traveling could be to exercise, especially things like yoga, as well as eating well, getting plenty of sleep, and practicing mindfulness. When you’ve got a long plane journey, this can be something that you can do right in your seat.
Stay Hydrated
Being dehydrated is not good for any of us. But when you travel and aren’t in your normal routine, it can be easy to drink less and less than you should be. Plus, plane travel can really dehydrate you as there is such a lack of humidity. Some countries may only be suitable for you to drink bottled water too, so make sure that you stock up. Coconut water can be a good alternative drink, as well as having foods high in water content (like watermelon and cucumber), as well as high in potassium (like bananas).
Be Picky About Where You Eat
There can be so much fun to have and things to see when you travel. But in order to make sure that you are healthy and well, it is a good idea to be a little picky about the places that you eat at. Street food can be great, for example, but it does make a difference to choose the popular spots with the locals, rather than any old place, as the locals will know what is best. Not to mention reviews sites can be helpful too.
