Thursday, July 3, 2014

9 Ways to Travel Healthier

But if you must eat truck-stop fare, order carefully.

"Go for something steamed, baked or grilled," not fatty calorie-heavy foods that are fried or covered in cheese, sour cream or sauce, Pelegrin says.

At the salad bar, avoid toppings or prepared salads made mostly of high-fat mayo or oil. Instead, opt for fresh, whole items such as plain chickpeas, raw veggies and grilled chicken.

To find healthy fare on the go, try the GoodFoodNearYou ^[1] app.

And stop for food before hunger sets in.

"Waiting until you're starving usually means overeating, and those extra calories will be saved as fat during the long hours on the road afterward – not to mention causing drowsiness that could be a problem for the driver," Pelegrin says.

6. Travel problem: Parched skin
Blame re-circulated air and lack of humidity on planes, says Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D., co-director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery.

A good moisturizer with hyaluronic acid is your best defense.

"Hyaluronic acid pulls water into the skin, which keeps your complexion well hydrated," Tanzi explains.

For extra hydration, spritz skin with a water spray before applying moisturizer.

Traveling to a colder climate can also wreak havoc, leaving skin flaky, itchy and dry.

Avoid taking a lot of hot showers or baths to warm up because they'll dry skin, Tanzi says. Instead, limit your time in hot water and use a moisturizing body wash instead of soap.

"Another critical step is to moisturize within three minutes of getting out of the bath or shower to lock water into the skin," Tanzi says.