As the weather warms up and travel season kicks into high gear, thoughts about how you might optimize your diet this summer probably aren’t on your mind. Yet suffering from tummy troubles like constipation, feeling fatigued, or dealing with dehydration is sure to put a damper on any holiday plans. For those wanting to feel their best on vacation, I’ve shared a few of my favorite strategies for troubleshooting common nutrition issues while traveling.
From digestive issues to overindulgence, consider this your guide to enjoying your healthiest wanderlust season yet. One of the most common issues plaguing travelers — especially those traveling in Japan — is constipation. Thanks to a heavy intake of white rice and small portions of high-fiber fruits and vegetables, the typical Japan traveler’s diet does little to promote regular bowel movements.
Add in low water intake and a disruption to your normal circadian rhythms and things can go from bad to worse. Spending hours touring shrines and walking through cities can leave a person feeling parched. However, many people forget to drink enough water while traveling, as lugging around a water bottle can be cumbersome and constantly buying beverages gets expensive.
Forgoing enough fluid can have consequences, such as headaches and increased constipation. What’s more, research has shown that even mild dehydration can result in concentration difficulties, low mood and fatigue. Whether it’s from too much heavy food or too mu.
