Picture the sun warming your skin, sand between your toes, and the refreshing bite of watermelon. Vacations make healthy eating feel natural. Back home, it's easy to slip. As a nutrition expert drawing from years of research and real-world advice, here are three proven habits to keep that vacation glow alive.
A University of Montana study shows vacationers eat far more fruit—especially summer stars like nectarines, peaches, and mangoes. These deliver vitamin C, iron, and provitamin A. Keep them in your routine to sustain those benefits.
Even in coastal Netherlands, we average fish just once every three weeks. Southern Europe does better, with fish as a mainstay. Recreate your holiday's best fish recipes and target it weekly for heart-healthy omega-3s.
Mediterranean traditions favor warm, substantial lunches that support digestion. Ditch the cheese sandwich for a nourishing hot midday meal, then go lighter at dinner.
What healthy eating habits do you stick to?
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Text: Esma Linnemann, Santé 9 2021 / Image: Getty Images
