The desire to travel, to explore new landscapes is distinctly “human”.
Travelling not only gives us a break from our fast-paced lives but also helps us learn new things.
While travelling may be a rejuvenating experience for your mind and soul, it takes a toll on your body.
Long flights, jet lag, disruption in diet and daily routine will have a direct or indirect impact on your health.
It’s time to get back to healthy living! Here are a few tips on what to do after travelling that will help you stay healthy and help you to relish the sweet memories of your trip.
Here are tips from Dr Sonia Lal Gupta, a consultant neurologist.
Drink plenty of water
It is said that there is no better medicine than pure drinking water. Dehydration is a common ailment faced by holidaymakers.
Proper hydration will help keep your body healthy and active. Water will also help you in losing excess holiday weight and reduce fatigue. Water-rich fruits and vegetables will also help you maintain the water balance in your body.
Get your sleep cycle back on track
Getting sufficient sleep is important for a healthy lifestyle. Travel can mess up with your normal sleep schedule, which will make you lethargic, less productive and irritable.
When you sleep, your brain literally recharges. It will make you feel better and boost your mood.
Eat healthily
Overindulging with food and drinks is quite normal when you are travelling but you may pay the price in terms of calories and kilos. Healthy eating will help you in healing your digestive system.
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Here are some healthy tips you can inculcate in your diet plan.
Eat more fibre
Dietary fibre helps in relieving constipation and maintaining a healthy weight. Oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, green beans, and potatoes are some fibre-rich foods you can add in your meal plan.
Cut back on sugar
Sugar increases your risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions; avoiding sweetened beverages and sugary snacks will help you stay healthy. Honey is a healthy alternative you can use.
Eat lots of vegetables
Vegetables are excellent sources of many nutrients, including potassium, fibre, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E. Eating veggies will boost your immunity and flush out toxins from your body.
Eat home-made food
Stop eating out at restaurants as soon as you return home. Eating home-cooked meals will not only save your money but also assure that the food you are eating is hygienic and of good quality.
Eat on time
Irregular eating habits can have an adverse effect on our metabolism, blood sugar control and appetite. Hence it is important to eat on time and avoid skipping meals.
Re-energise through yoga
Crossing time zones, carrying luggage to and from destinations can be harsh on your body and leave your muscles tense and sore. A little bit of stretching and exercise will help you feel refreshed.
Yoga is the best form of exercise that not only releases tension in your physical body but also releases the mental stress and emotional strain that long days of travel can inflict. There are many yoga postures you can try to relieve your body of tension and aches.
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