Good Nutrition on the Road

I love vacation. 

 And I absolutely love going sightseeing and eating out at new restaurants. However, one of main complaints about vacation is being irregular - don't be embarrassed. It happens to the best of us. It doesn't matter how long I'm on vacation, I become constipated. Okay, so this isn't at the top of everyone's conversations when they get back from wherever they've gone - they're usually showing pictures, sharing stories - but this is a huge problem. At least for me.

While I'm at home, I try to cook nutritious meals for my family. Now, we go out for the occasion pizza, but for the most part, we eat at home. Plus, the gas prices keep us at home as well. 

When I'm on vacation, I have a hard time keeping up with my healthy eating habits.  For the past three years, my family and I have been eating organic food. So how can a person eat like this on vacation?

1. I make sure our hotel room has a kitchen, this way I can cook some of the time. 

2. I go online and make a list of all the grocery stores in the area, especially that sell organic foods. The store Whole Foods can be found in many places. Even if it's not organic, I try to purchase healthy foods from other stores, like fruits and veggies to pack on our outings. 

3. I make a list of restaurants that offer organic foods. If I can't find any, because they are few and far between, I find places that offer healthy options. This seems to help.

Don't get me wrong - we'll occasionally eat at places that have wings and other junk, but I try to make that a treat for my family. I also try to drink plenty of fluids while on vacation. This seems to help with any bathroom problems!