Foods to pack:
Pack a variety of snacks like nuts, roasted chickpeas, protein bars, dried prunes, apricots,
peaches, bananas and apples. Another option is low-butter, salt pre-popped popcorn and
some candies.
What to carry:
● Put your diabetes supplies in your carry on bag.
● Diabetes medication
Hotel food choices:
You should be conscious while choosing food. There are many options available in the
complimentary breakfast in the hotel. There are too many junk food temptations. Have to
Choose the foods wisely. Look for grilled, steamed and broiled options and avoid labelled
creamy, fried and crispy.
Breakfast:
You should be conscious while choosing food. There are many options available in the
complimentary breakfast in the hotel. Be careful with the buffets. There are too many junk
food temptations. Watch the portion size.
Choose the food items like scrambled eggs, fruits and vegetables, oats, muesli and yoghurt.
You should avoid eating simple carbs like white bread and starchy items like hash browns.
Think about the drink. If you don’t like black tea or coffee go for sparkling water with a
squeeze of lime.
Lunch:
Steamed veggies/ Salad, chapathi, paneer curry and yoghurt. Ask them to get sauces and
salad dressings on the side. So that you can avoid high salt intake.
Dinner:
Whole grain veggie wrap/ Fajitas/ broth based bowl of soup with whole grain bread. If you
want to have sweets, cut back on your carb intake and balance the meal.
Dehydration:
It’s very easy to get dehydrated while travelling. Tend to not consume as much water as
usual. But even mild dehydration can have a pretty big impact on your blood sugar levels
because the less water there is in your tissues and bloodstream, the more concentrated the
glucose in your blood becomes.
Exercise:
● Most hotels have a pool and/or a gym with cardio and weight training equipment.
● The stationary bike is a great way to combine exercise
● If the gym is closed or your favourite cardio equipment is occupied, take a walk or run
around the hotel property.
● In your room, try dancing to music for 30 to 40 minutes. It is an excellent workout
and mood booster.
● Your room can be incorporated into your weight routine. Use the bathroom counter
for push-ups and dips. Use the floor for sit-ups, push-ups, leg lifts, and lunges.
● Online exercise programs can be followed using your laptop in your hotel room.
● A yoga mat is lightweight and can be used anywhere
Author :- Vimala
