- ALLERGY, RESPIRATORY
- Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids
- 'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some
- Air Quality Better in Northeast, Midwest
- ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
- Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment
- Quit Smoking the Holistic Way
- Uncover Why Turmeric Helps You Heal
- BONES & JOINTS
- Too Few Screened for Abdominal Aneurysm, Study Says
- Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
- 'Snowbirds' Beware the Climate Changes
- CANCER
- Selenium, Omega-3s May Stave Off Colorectal Cancer
- Scams and Shams That Prey on Cancer Patients
- Red Meat No No No But Oily Fish Yes Yes Yes
- CAREGIVING
- Hospital Practices Influence Which Moms Will Breast-Feed
- Coordination Has Led to Quicker Heart Treatment
- Weekend Admission May Be Riskier for GI Bleeding
- CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
- Laughter Can Boost Heart Health
- Firefighters Have Narrower-Than-Normal Arteries, Study Finds
- Migraines in Pregnancy Boost Vascular Risks
- COSMETIC
- Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow
- Wrinkle Fillers Need Better Label Warnings: FDA Panel
- New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
- DENTAL, ORAL
- Sports Drinks May Be Tough on Teeth
- Gum Disease May Reactivate AIDS Virus
- Gum Disease Treatment Doesn't Cut Preterm Birth Risk
- DIABETES
- Out-of-Control Blood Sugar May Affect Memory
- Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Problems
- Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics
- DIET, NUTRITION
- Eating in America Still Unhealthy
- Eating Vegan or Raw-Vegan at Regular Restaurants
- Polyunsaturated Fats Really May Lower Heart Risk
- DISABILITIES
- Review Finds Marijuana May Help MS Patients
- Could Your Cell Phone Help Shield You From Alzheimer's?
- ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Global Warming May Bring More Respiratory Woes
- Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier
- Preparing for a Chlorine Gas Disaster
- EYE CARE, VISION
- Drinking Green Tea May Protect Eyes
- It's a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients
- Eye Care Checkups Tied to Insurance Status
- FITNESS
- When It Comes to Lifting, the Pros Have Your Back
- Many Cancer Survivors Don't Adopt Healthy Lifestyle
- More Steps a Day Lead to Better Health
- GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS
- HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble
- Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery
- New Yogurt May Ease Stomach Ulcers
- GENERAL HEALTH
- New Options Offered for Sleep Apnea
- Swine Flu May Have Infected More Than 100,000 Americans
- Stressed and Exhausted: An Introduction to Adrenal Fatigue
- HEAD & NECK
- Ski Helmets Encouraged for All
- Zen May Thicken Brain, Thwart Pain
- Many Children Will Outgrow Headaches
- HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY
- Imaging Sheds Light on How Acupuncture Works
- Using Light Therapy to Silence Harmful Brain Activity
- E-Mailing Your Way to Healthier Habits
- HEART & CARDIOVASCULAR
- Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease
- Cherry-Enriched Diet Cut Heart Risks in Rats
- A Little Chocolate May Do the Heart Good
- INFECTIOUS DISEASE
- Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure
- Bacterial Infections May Succumb to Honey
- Older Adults May Have Some Immunity to Swine Flu
- KID'S HEALTH
- Backpack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
- Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor
- Music May Temper Pain in Preemies
- MEN'S HEALTH
- Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk
- Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study Shows
- Varicose Veins May Mask Larger Problem
- MENTAL HEALTH
- Using the Mind to Heal the Heart
- Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss
- Environmental Chemicals May Affect Male Reproduction
- PREGNANCY
- Pregnant Women Exposed To Certain Pollutants Could Lower Childs IQ
- Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems
- Acupuncture May Relieve Acid Indigestation In Pregnancy
- SENIORS
- Nighttime Urination Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Elderly
- Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite
- Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Healthy Eating While On Vacation
By eHolistic.com Published: 06/28/2009
SUNDAY, June 28 (HealthDay News) -- Don't let the road to a summer vacation put you on a crash course with an unhealthy, fast-food diet.
"Nowadays, you can eat a healthy, balanced, calorie-appropriate meal no matter where you travel," Duke University's Elisabetta Politi, nutrition director of the North Carolina school's diet and fitness center, said in a news release.
To eat better on the road, Politi suggests:
* Take healthy snacks with you. Stock a cooler with cheese, pre-cut vegetables, yogurt and other good foods to munch on while in transit. Pack a bag with individual portions of low-fat popcorn, trail mix, energy bars, nuts or dried fruit.
* Drink more water. Avoid the sugar of soda and other soft drinks that add empty calories. Don't think that diet sodas and artificial sweeteners are any better because some studies find they may actually increase appetite. If you crave a sweet drink, try a little low-fat chocolate milk.
* Pick healthy menu items. Opt for lighter fare like salads, grilled sandwiches and wraps when possible, an option easier to do now that many restaurants either post or can provide their food's nutritional information. If you must indulge, choose small portions or share larger ones to help limit intake.
* Eat a good breakfast. Always start a travel day with a healthy meal to help balance out what may come later. If your overnight hotel room has a refrigerator, load it the night before with cereal, low-fat milk, yogurt and fruit so you can start the day right.
SOURCES: Duke University, news release, June 8, 2009 Published on: June 28, 2009
