equally important. Eating small and frequent amounts of healthy foods such as nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables can help boost your energy and metabolism ensuring that you get the most out of your trip while maximizing your natural fat burning ability. Let your food power you through your trips, no one wants to be stuck with the “itis” and tired on vacation.
Quality Over Quantity, Sleep
One of the more overlooked aspects of general health is sleep and its importance beyond feeling well rested. When you sleep your body is actually busy at work repairing and healing damaged tissue resulting in lower levels of inflammation, reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as type 2 diabetes due to insulin regulation amongst other things.
While many of us go on vacation with rest in mind, often times we end up actually sleeping less on vacation than we do in our regular lives. It is true that you do not want to sleep through your experience in a new exciting place, however finding time to get quality sleep is vital, with an emphasis on quality.
Getting a few hours of good quality sleep can be more beneficial of long hours in the bed with poor rest. Whether you are getting your extra zZz’s in while in transit from one place to the next, or simply sleeping in a few extra minutes, your vacation and overall health will benefit from a rejuvenating quality sleep.
Exploration Exercise
Much like dietary habits, routines that include regular exercise and physical activity take