Travel Tip of the Week

Stay Energized!!!

Gayle Reichler, director of wellness coaching and nutrition services at Exhale Spa, has three helpful tips for business travelers:

Eat every three hours. Eating frequently keeps blood sugar at a steady level. Make sure to eat three balanced and healthful meals a day and snack on nuts, fruit, or yogurt between meals.

Never skip a meal. If you think you won't have time for lunch, order something in advance from room service and take it with you.
Drink six to eight glasses of water a day—not only to stay hydrated, but to avoid eating too much. "Oftentimes when people feel hungry, they're actually thirsty," says Reichler, who recommends drinking even more—preferably 16 ounces every hour—when you are flying, in order to fight jet lag.

Avoid extra caffeine and sweets. Though a Frappuccino will initially give you a boost of energy, it will ultimately send your blood sugar crashing, leaving you even more exhausted than you were before you drank it.

This article originally appeared in Travel+Leisure in September, 2005.