6 Tips for a Healthy Vacation

Good morning! This is the time of the year where students are stressed taking finals, teachers are grading furiously, and many are planning summer vacations. My husband and I  are enjoying a beach vacation. How do you make a vacation fun and healthy? Here are a couple of my tips to a happy, healthy vacation.

• Pack Healthy Snacks
• Check out this post for ideas for healthy snacks.
• Relax
• We know stress is not healthy. You can read more here about the consequences of lack of sleep. Then, relax, rest up, and be healthy.
• Split a Meal
• This is an easy, economical way to be healthy. Most restaurant portions are notoriously large. So split and entree and add an extra salad or vegetable side.
• Pack a Picnic
• Picnics are a great way to get a variety of healthy foods. It is economical and fun! Simply visit a grocery store on vacation, pick up a checkered cloth, and enjoy time with your family.
• Hydrate
• We know hydration is important especially in the summer months. So, keep hydrated by keeping a water bottle handy for each member of your family. And, order water with meals, which is an easy, cheap, healthy choice.
• Be Physically Active
• Include physically activity into your vacation just like you do in your life. We will discuss more ways to include physical activity into your vacation later this week.

I hope these ideas will make it easy for you and your family or friends to have a healthy vacation. Stay tuned this week on Instagram, and Twitter for more tips on healthy eating while on vacation.

Healthy RD Challenge: Day 8

How are you doing with the #HealthyRD Challenge? I hope you are doing well! 

What is the Healthy RD Challenge?

This is my challenge for each of us to take one step a day on the road to being healthier . . . the healthy road or #HealthyRD if you will. If you participate in the #HealthyRD challenge, make sure you use the hashtag #HealthyRD and tag or tweet me, @RDtipoftheday, for a chance to be featured! I am sharing the five healthy choices I'm making each day this week.  Here's a reminder of what I did for the Healthy RD Challenge last week: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, and Day 7. Check out the links to get ideas on living a healthier lifestyle.

Healthy RD Challenge: Day 8

Today, I drank 8 glasses of water, which is my #HealthyRD Day 8 healthy choice. Most people can meet their water requirement with 8 cups of water per day. Each cup is 8 ounces. So, you can drink 8 cups of water per day or 64 ounces. A large percent of our bodies are water. We lose water every day, so it is important to replace that water.

Water has many functions. It helps you regulate your body temperature, cushions your joints, and is a vehicle to help you eliminate waste.

How can I drink more water?

• Carry a bottle with water with you
• Keep a bottle of water near you at home, work, school, or when running errands.
• Order water at restaurants instead of a soda.
• You will decrease your intake of sugar and calories. And, water is free at most restaurants!
• Flavor your water.
• If you do not prefer the taste of water, try flavoring it with fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

How will you choose to be healthy today?

Check with your personal RD or MD before starting a new diet or exercise program to make sure it is healthy, safe, and the right choice for you.

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