Food & Travel- New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Dining out for every meal while you travel can make every bite matters a challenge. Although your nutrition intake won’t be perfect, there are some #nutritiontips that can improve your travel-eating.
Step 1: Bring a healthy snack for flights. I am hooked on the @bramibeans #lupini beans. My favorite is the Chili Lime #brami.
It keeps me full until I arrive my destination.

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Other good choices include: Raw nuts & seeds, dried dates, Justin’s Almond Butter packet, Kind bars (with less than 4g of sugar per bar), 80% dark chocolate

KIND Breakfast Peanut Butter- 115 Kcal, 4g Sugar, 2.5g Fiber per Bar
KIND Breakfast Peanut Butter- 115 Kcal, 4g Sugar, 2.5g Fiber per Bar

Step 2: Drink water when flying. Aim for at least 8oz per hour of flight. Dehydration often exaggerates jetlag, which can be a real drag to fun travel.

❌Pass on alcohol and soda.

Step 3: During meal time, start with a tall glass of water with lemon. Next, include a #salad in most meals. Leave the dressing on the side.

❌Skip croutons, cheese, raisins, bacon bits, white bread.

Avocado Salad at Vitascope Hall- Simple, Fresh, Delicious
Avocado Salad at Vitascope Hall- Simple, Fresh, Delicious

Step 4: Taste everything, Enjoy the local specialty, and Double the veggies.

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Love the daily Farm-to-Table 3-course menu at Coquette in the beautiful Garden District

Step 5: Share your food with friends and puppies.

Coquette
Coquette

Step 6: Refill a few more rounds of water with lemon.

Step 7: Have your King Cake and eat it too. Finish your meal with fresh tasting fruits and maybe a sweet note of local favorite. ???

The King Cake Story
The King Cake Story
indulge in every bite of @courtoftwosisters 's gourmet selection. ??☘??
Indulge in every bite of @courtoftwosisters ‘s gourmet selection. ??☘??
Enjoy the great jazz ambience, admire the spectacular Wisteria trees, listen to the running water of the blue fountain
Enjoy the great jazz ambience, admire the spectacular Wisteria trees, listen to the running water of the blue fountain

Step 8: Enjoy a glass of drink if you like but limit high-sugar cocktails to 1 glass per day/night.

Sip on a glass of dry red wine, champagne, spritzer, or Ketel One with club soda ??

Vitascope Hall by the Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Vitascope Hall by the Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Step 9: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. ?

Step 10: Allow yourself a spurge you would love. The #beignets and dark roasted coffee & chicory at #cafedumonde were worth it ?☕️

Cafe du Monde
Cafe du Monde

Step 11: Dancing and Walking are exercises. Keep moving ???

Oak Alley Plantation
Oak Alley Plantation

Step 12: Choose healthy snacks such as fresh fruits, baby carrots, coconut water, Kombucha, or legumes & lentils while soaking up the sun and making Vitamin D.

❌ Avoid snacking on candies, chips, pretzels throughout the day. You have too much exotic dishes to explore/taste.

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Happy Memorial Day! Summer is officially here. Enjoy the journey! ✈️⛵️

Fort McHenry National Monument
Fort McHenry National Monument

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