Nutrition Tip of the Week

Healthy Eating on the Road

When you travel, plan to continue the healthy eating and exercise programs you maintain at home. To stay on track:

1. Add to your carry-on tote cut-up vegetables, fruit and baked chips or other good-for-you crackers.

2. Balance a rich meal with an all-vegetable meal such as a vegetable plate, soup and salad; or a baked potato and salad.

3. Take your exercise clothes and use them! You can jump rope in your hotel room, take brisk walks, “stair-walk” in stairwells, and stay at hotels with exercise facilities or club affiliations.

This nutrition tip of the week is brought to you by Georgia Kostas, R.D., L.D., M.P.H. The Cooper Clinic nutrition department's experienced dietiitians help thousands of clients each year improve their diet, lose excess pounds, and enjoy optimal health. For more information or to schedule a nutrition consultation, call 972-560-2655.