Probably like most people, I am more likely to have picnics while traveling than at home. I have had picnics on castle walls, beaches, and scenic train rides, in gorgeous European parks, and in countless hotel rooms and balconies (they count, right?). Shopping and paying for picnic items is also much more memorable than simply … Continue reading
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The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #10, Reduce Number of Ingredients
In the previous McCool Travel: Road Trip Diet post, I said to scrutinize product labels and consume less unhealthy items. One thing to check for on labels is the number of ingredients. Products with more ingredients are usually less healthy. Not always–but usually. Let’s look at bread. Here is a label from a loaf of … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #9, Check Labels
When you buy fresh produce or items from the bakery or deli, there are no labels to check. Let’s be realistic, though, we will buy pre-packaged food and drink. At least we can scrutinize labels and consume less unhealthy items. Upcoming McCool Travel posts will discuss specific strategies when checking labels, such as: reduce syllables … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Destination Diet Plans
Have you noticed that many popular diet plans are named after destinations? South Beach Diet. Mediterranean Diet. Are travelers more likely to need diet plans? Do exotic destinations indicate a better diet? Here are some other “destination” diet plans. Indicate your favorite plan in the comments. Scarsdale Diet. Park Avenue Diet. Beverly Hills Diet. Hollywood Diet. LA Weight Loss … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #8, Smaller Portions
About the only academic thing I remember from the blur of my university years is the economic principle of diminishing returns. If you have been walking across a desert for two days with no food or water, you would pay an infinite amount for a drink of water. You would pay less for the second … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #7, Sleep Well
Did you know that a good night sleep helps you maintain a better diet? According to Dr. David B. Augus, from his book, The End of Illness, Sleep deprivation essentially disconnects our brain from our stomach, leading to “mindless eating.” and When people snooze just four hours a might for two nights … they have … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #6, Treat Treats as Treats
The Road Trip Diet does not eliminate your favorite treats. After all, what is a road trip if not an opportunity to try new foods? However, while traveling and at home, treats should be eaten in moderation. That is common sense. Food Rules by Michael Pollan is an outstanding book. Rules are powerful, effective, and simple to understand … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #5, Slow Down
It takes the brain 20 minutes to receive signals from the stomach. When we eat too fast, we eat too much. Eat slowly and give your body time to adjust. We eat less. We eat better. And, yes, we should lose weight. Here are some Road Trip Diet tricks to help you slow down and eat less: Eat … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #4, Eat Unfamiliar
When we encounter a familiar pleasant taste, our brain craves more. Yes, often to the point of over saturation (overeating). That is one of the dangers of packaged or processed (especially mass produced restaurant) food. We can trick our brains by eating unfamiliar foods or changing the taste of familiar dishes. For instance, add seasoning … Continue reading
The Road Trip Diet (Travel and Lose Weight): Food Tip #3, Reduce Packaging
Food packaging is bad for the environment and seldom the best choice for your health. Packaged foods contain more chemicals, additives, sodium, fat, and other unhealthiness. Seek fresh, sensible alternatives to packaged foods whenever possible. For instance, at a convenience store, instead of a bag of chips, crisps, or candy, buy a piece of fresh fruit or a … Continue reading
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