Eating Healthy for the Traveler

October 20, 2005

Hello, Kawanna,

After recently returning from Italy, the latest in my international travels over

the past couple of decades, I strongly advise you to be very specific in what

you need or want and what you don't want in your meals. Eat very simply,

especially for breakfast. This would ideally be fresh, (organic if possible)

juicy fruits, one type at a time until full (IOW a mono-meal). As for other

meals, you'd do well to order many salads, possibly with fresh avocado or raw

(soaked if possible) nuts or seeds. Nuts and seeds are often roasted or

otherwise cooked in restaurants, so be sure not to accept anything that looks

cooked when you catch it. Animal products can also be easily snuck into dishes

in non-vegan establishments. I found Italy to be very difficult in this regard,

especially in non-vegetarian establishments, besides the fact that I don't speak

Italian, which adds insult to injury. Specificity is absolutely key to avoiding

animal products and most cooked items in a cooked, pre-vegetarian world. As long

as you remember what path you pursue dietarily or otherwise, you'll have no

major problems in the long run in any venue.

Namaste,

David

" kawanna_watkns " <kawanna_watkns wrote:

>Help! I have a job that requires me to travel 80-95% of the time, and

>I am entering my journey of eating healthier (raw). How do I manage

>to eat raw while I am not at home hardly to prepare items and spend

>most of my evenings eating out a lot with co-workers or room service

>(most times no refrigerator in my room).

October 20, 2005

fruit works great. I carry oranges w/ me when I'm traveling to hold me over

until I find a food source. Also after fasting my panic about food ceased,

so I'm aware water will work go a long way. You can also use the web for food

sources were your traveling. Many places have prepared raw dishes. If your

eary in transition you can carry dehydrated snacks.

Mark

> " kawanna_watkns " <kawanna_watkns

>

> Eating Healthy for the Traveler

>Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:32:43 -0000

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>Help! I have a job that requires me to travel 80-95% of the time, and

>I am entering my journey of eating healthier (raw). How do I manage

>to eat raw while I am not at home hardly to prepare items and spend

>most of my evenings eating out a lot with co-workers or room service

>(most times no refrigerator in my room).

>

October 20, 2005

Right On Tara,

that's how we do it . I find upscale restaurants to be really accommodating Real Chefs love a challenge .

And no matter what neighbor hood your in you can find bananas and nuts

Create a Peaceful, Positive , and Prosperous Day ,

Lynda

October 20, 2005

your are looking at it the wrong way. It is so much easier to be raw and travel. think more simply. Fruits, raw whole nuts, and veggies. Nearly every resturant serves a decent salad. You can get tired of salad, so vary it some or ask the chef for a raw food platter, I havent found a resturant yet that didnt accomodate to me. Plus, if it is a nice place, they will like a challenge. Go for salad bars as well. Fruit dosnt always need refrigeration, packaging, or prep. When I am strict about my raw food, fast food turns into running into the Grocery store and grabbing a prepared bag of cut up broccolli, califlower, and baby carrots, and a bowl of cut up melon or fruit.

Tarakawanna_watkns <kawanna_watkns wrote:

Help! I have a job that requires me to travel 80-95% of the time, and I am entering my journey of eating healthier (raw). How do I manage to eat raw while I am not at home hardly to prepare items and spend most of my evenings eating out a lot with co-workers or room service (most times no refrigerator in my room).

Hugs from MD

Tara

proud mom of three great kids

Sara 9, Joey 7, and Skylar 5

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