Don’t detour from the plan

Tips for keeping your nutrition on track during travel

In a bed and breakfast in New Mexico, columnist Alexandria Randolph’s husband, Chris, packs fresh food from the hotel refrigerator into a cooler as they prepare for the next stage of their July road trip. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch record
In a bed and breakfast in New Mexico, columnist Alexandria Randolph’s husband, Chris, packs fresh food from the hotel refrigerator into a cooler as they prepare for the next stage of their July road trip. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch record

When I struggled with stomach issues, I dreaded traveling. Eating at restaurants, having a drink with friends and family, and experiencing culturally based cuisine was often a rocky U-turn into stomach cramps and upset, and general feelings of “yuck.”

Keeping a healthy nutrition plan during the week is difficult, but it can be even more challenging during summers and vacation seasons. While enjoyin…