11 Superfoods to Keep You Healthy While Traveling
Whether you are playing in the urban jungle, exploring quaint towns, or hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro, the best getaways are the ones where you feel energized, balanced, and healthy.
Long trips can restrict your circulation and new foods can upset your digestive tract. Stay healthy while traveling by keeping healthy raw foods and superfoods handy. These superfoods are packed with vitamins and other health benefits and can easily be found in almost every destination.
1. Lemons
Lemons are readily available when traveling. Nothing ruins a trip like getting sick, which is why you’ll want to get in the habit of asking for water with lemon. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and can act as an immune booster that can help you ward off fevers and colds.
2. Beets
Beets are another excellent food choice when traveling. They deliver a plethora of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to increase your stamina. Anyone who’s spent a long day sightseeing while simultaneously fighting jet lag after a transatlantic flight with no sleep knows how tiring traveling can be. To prepare for long and exhausting travel days, you can fill up on beets to boost your stamina.
3. Bananas
Everyone knows bananas are a great source of energy in the morning, but did you know they are also muscle relaxants? Because they are rich in potassium and magnesium, bananas help support the production of melatonin. So, whether you're ready to jump start your day or relax before bed, a banana is the perfect snack.
4. Quinoa
When it comes to superfoods, quinoa is one of the most popular. It's easy to find this grain incorporated into crackers, breads, and cereal. It's high in fiber and iron, which makes it perfect for combating altitude sickness. Since the body compensates for reduced oxygen by making more red blood cells, you'll want to keep your diet iron-rich to ease any nausea caused by altitude. For this reason, any meal with quinoa is perfect whether you're about to board a long flight or go for a hike.
5. Dark Cherries
If you have trouble falling asleep on planes, dark cherries are the perfect mid-flight snack. They are a wonderful natural source of melatonin, which eases your nervous systems and helps you fall asleep.
6. Cantaloupe
Don’t skip the cantaloupe at the hotel breakfast buffet. This super fruit is rich in vitamin C and potassium which will give you more energy. It also contains adenosine which can reduce the effect of altitude
sickness.
7. Ginger
Ginger is the perfect remedy for almost every ailment. Ginger reduces inflammation, helps with digestion, and fights nausea. Whether you incorporate ginger into your meals or just treat yourself to a cup of tea before bed, keeping this super root around is a good idea.
8. Turmeric
Turmeric is related to the ginger plant, so it’s no surprise that turmeric is a healthy and powerful spice. It not only supports your immune system, but also can help with arthritis pain. Consider drinking it as a tea or adding the spice to your meals.
9. Peppermint
If you’re feeling nauseous or suffering from digestion troubles, peppermint is a great way to fight back. Like ginger you can drink it as tea, or you can take peppermint oil capsules to relieve nausea. Peppermint can also freshen your breath.
10. Yogurt
When you’re trying a lot of new and foreign foods, indigestion is never far away, which is why yogurt is a useful food to combat an upset stomach. Yogurt is filled with good bacteria that supports a healthy digestive system.
11. Goji Berries
If you have scheduled a long day of sightseeing, these tart little berries are the perfect snack to keep in your travel bag. Goji berries are a natural source of energy and help ward off sickness by boosting your immune system and your circulation.
Planning and Preparation
To help you look and feel your best during and after your trip, incorporate these superfoods into your diet. With a bit of planning and preparation, you can maintain your superfood healthy eating and maintain your energy level along the way. The benefits of consuming superfoods will last before, during and after your vacation.
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