Eating well during the vacations

Whether it's a trip to Disneyworld, a tour of Europe or a week at the cottage, prepare well in advance to make sure you have the healthiest family vacation possible. Simply determining well in advance what supplements you'll be taking and what kind of food you'll be eating can make all the difference.

Probiotics for a healthy stomach

There's nothing worse than starting your vacation by arriving at your destination suffering from a severe bout of traveler's diarrhea. So prevention is key: make sure your family takes quality probiotics containing active cultures at least two weeks before you leave and throughout your stay. When you arrive at your destination, these good bacteria will help you maintain a balanced intestinal flora and fight off foreign bacteria in food and water.

Hydration, hydration, hydration! 

Whether you're traveling by air or by car, remember to drink either plain water or water with an electrolyte solution added. These supplements contain vitamins B and C and electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, which can help keep you and your family energized and fit. On vacation, to reduce the risk of dehydration, bring one bottle of water per person with you on your daily visits, especially in hot weather. The combination of heat and sun can easily lead to dehydration, especially in young children.

Ready for the sun

The risk of sunburn is constant when traveling. That's why it's important to choose sunscreen that contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, especially when it comes to protecting children. Once applied, these metals remain on the skin's surface, unabsorbed, and reflect harmful UVA and UVB rays.

If someone you know suffers from sunburn, you can help the fragile skin layers heal with aloe vera, vitamin E cream or marigold spray. Then apply a good moisturizer. After a sunburn, the skin benefits from a more substantial supply of water, so it's important to lock this in with a good moisturizer to prevent dehydration. Opt forcoconut oilan excellent moisturizer to add to your daily skin care products.

Cravings

"I'm hungry! These are probably the words you'll hear your kids utter most often during the vacations. Of course, it's possible to indulge in a treat or two on vacation, but salty snacks and sugary drinks shouldn't become the norm. Always keep bags of healthy snacks on hand to quell cravings while you're waiting in line to see an event, or to serve between meals.

Dehydrated or baked kale chips provide a good portion of vegetable and are much healthier than potato chips. You can also make your own mountain nut mixnuts dried fruit and dark chocolate. Consuming 25 to 40 g of dark chocolate can improve blood circulation, while nuts are rich in protein, fiber and essential fats to keep your little ones full until the next meal.

People allergic to nuts will find hemp a very good source of protein and an excellent vegan solution. This superfood provides an ideal balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids and is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Hemp is also high in vitamin E and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium and zinc. Visit hemp can be added to your trail mix, or you can purchase hemp bites at any La Boite à Grains.

You may not know the answer to the question "When will we get there?", but when it comes to staying healthy during the vacations, you will.

Source: www.chfa.ca/fr