Living on the west coast while most of your family and friends live on the east coast can be tough. I really look forward to traveling back home because I may only see them at most 2-3 times a year. In the times in between, I’m anxiously counting down the months and days until I can visit again!
The only downside to traveling back to Vermont is that it can wreak havoc to my healthy lifestyle. (Yes, I’m human too!) It seems like eating healthy while on vacation should be easy but the small town of 150 people and limited grocery stores and restaurants make things very tough. But with 8 years experience, I’ve established the perfect routine! It just takes a few extra steps to ensure that happens.
It all starts with planning. Here’s a peek at what I bring if I’m going anywhere for more than a few days. In my carry-on, I bring things like nuts, dates, vanilla, raisins and my Blendtec! Yes, that’s what I really bring. Why, you ask? By bringing this small bag of #naturallyhealthy essentials, I can ensure I’m not limited to salads and fruits while I’m traveling.
So what do I do with these goodies?
1. I make my refined sugar-free almond milks for my daily coffee, as store bought options have sugar and other unnatural ingredients.
2. I make my favorite refined sugar-free desserts (which I can share with my friends and family on the east coast, of course!).
Lastly, after my flight, I always stop at a grocery store as soon as I get off the plane to ensure I have fresh options to eat as soon as I get home after my 3 hour road trip to our tiny town. Like I said, it takes a few extra steps, but it guarantees I can easily stay naturally healthy the whole vacation.