Travel Health Tips: Everyone likes to travel. The fun of exploring new cities, delicious food and seeing the beauty of different places is something else. But it often happens that during the journey one suddenly gets upset stomach and spoils the whole mood. Sometimes problems like loose motion, gas or constipation make traveling stressful. In fact, routine and eating habits change during travel. Eating fried food from outside, drinking less water or overeating – all these together spoil the condition of the stomach. But if you follow some easy and effective tips, then every trip can become healthy and tension free. Let us know those important things by which you can make your traveling fun and avoid stomach problems.
Avoid eating heavy or oily food before starting the journey. Doing this may cause heaviness, gas or acidity. Instead of this, eat light and nutritious food like curd-rice, oats, moong dal khichdi or fruits. It is not only easy to digest but also keeps the stomach cool.
2. Drink plenty of water during travel
While traveling, most of the people forget to drink water or drink water wherever they get a chance, which can be harmful for health. This can cause infection, loose motion and digestive problems. Therefore, try to always keep a clean water bottle with you and keep drinking a little water from time to time. If you have a long journey, keep lemon water, coconut water or glucose water with you so that the body remains hydrated.
3. Eat street food wisely
Everyone feels like eating street food during travelling. But keep in mind that always buy it from a clean place. Avoid eating too much fried or spicy food. Try that the food is fresh and is being prepared there. This reduces the chances of stomach upset.
4. Keep essential medicines while traveling
If you already have digestive problems, then consult a doctor and keep necessary medicines with you. Like gas medicine, medicine to stop vomiting, ORS powder or probiotic capsule. These medicines should always be in the travel bag so that in case of sudden problems, one can get immediate relief.
5. Keep moving and give yourself rest
Sitting continuously during a long journey can also cause constipation and flatulence. Therefore, try to take a walk or do some stretching every few hours. This improves blood circulation and also improves digestion. Also, don’t forget to give yourself rest during the trip. Overtraveling affects both fatigue and digestion. Get enough sleep and if you get a chance, relax for a while.
6. Include curd and fiber rich things in your diet.
Eating curd, buttermilk and fiber rich foods like salad, oats or whole grains keeps the stomach healthy. The good bacteria present in curd improves digestion and reduces the effect of outside food.
7. Take care of hand hygiene
Many times the cause of stomach upset is dirty hands more than food. Therefore, keep hand sanitizer or wet wipes handy during travel and clean hands before eating. This small habit can save you from big problems.
8. Do not eat while remaining hungry for a long time
Sometimes people skip meals while traveling due to lack of time. But this may increase the problem of gas and acidity. Therefore, eat food in small quantities but on time.
Golden tips to avoid stomach upset
Drink only bottled or filtered water. To avoid food poisoning, do not eat stale food. Keep digestion active with lemon water or herbal tea. Avoid very sweet drinks or carbonated drinks.
The real fun of traveling lies only when the body remains healthy and the stomach remains happy. These small changes will not only make your trip tension free, but will also make every journey memorable.
(Disclaimer: The information and information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Hindi news18 does not confirm these. Contact the concerned expert before implementing them.)
