Eat Healthy on Vacation

Vacations are a time to break away from the daily grind, relax, and discover new and exciting places to visit. It's also a time to try some local cuisine wherever the family truckster parks for the night. Traveling can wreak havoc on a body though. While it's sometimes fun and probably OK to loosen up standards a bit on vacation, remember that lapses in judgement or discipline can result in hard habits to break later. Bad habits are always easier to start than good habits. Children can be far more prone to this so we recommend packing some travel snacks that are tasty, fun, and nutritious. Pass on the junk food that's full of empty calories and sugars, addictive, and hard on their minds and bodies. This is especially important if you want to survive a lot of time traveling in a small space. Many families report their children have issues with food colorings, sweeteners, and preservatives. Not only can a spike in sugar do some wild things to a child cooped up in a car, but all these other ingredients can add to the adventure. 

We suggest visiting our Jerky & Snacks category for ideas. We offer a wide range of meat sticks, jerky, pemmican, sausages, pre-cooked brisket slices, and biltong. We also have raw, grass-fed cheeses and raw and sprouted, organic nuts. Cut up some carrots, celery, and apples for the cooler. Blueberries, strawberries, and homemade fruit rollups work great too. All of these options are far better for your children and you than the stuff you'll find at a convenience store en-route. If you'd like to see more of these options on the road, mention our all-natural meat sticks & jerky's to convenience store owner acquaintances. We'll be happy to visit with them about stocking their store with healthier alternatives. Our all-natural snacks are far more filling and nutritious and contain absolutely NO JUNK! We also make deliveries to hotels and resorts. Just give our customer service staff a call and we'll be happy to help you plan your food deliveries for vacation.

Remember to include some time for exercising on vacation too. It can be as easy as a few sets of push-ups, sit-ups, or some time in the hotel gym. A few simple strategies for food and exercise on vacation can pay dividends when you get back home. Fitness expert, Scott Mendelson, shares some tips on maintaining fitness in this week's article.

Well Wishes,  Team USWM