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How to Eat Healthy and Mindfully While Travelling

Travelling overseas doesn’t have to mean giving up your healthy eating habits or feeling bloated and tired when you return home. In this episode of the Eating for You podcast, I share how to enjoy local cuisines mindfully—without guilt, restriction, or stress. You’ll learn how to tune into your hunger and fullness cues, balance rich foods with lighter options, and plan ahead so your body feels nourished and energised—wherever you are in the world. As a dietitian with over 30 years of experience with mindful eating and travel, I also share personal travel stories, including what I’ve learned from food markets in Asia and Europe, and how mindful eating supported her wellbeing through perimenopause and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered how to eat mindfully while travelling—whether for a short holiday or long adventure—this episode is for you. ✨ What You’ll Learn ✅ How to recognise and respond to hunger when you’re more active on holidays ✅ Simple mindful eating habits that ground you when travelling ✅ How to enjoy buffets and cultural food experiences—without overdoing it ✅ Ways to balance richer meals and share dishes for variety ✅ Food safety, hydration, and nutrition tips from a dietitian ✅ Planning for plant-based, gluten-free, or special dietary needs ✅ How food impacts sleep, energy, and perimenopause symptoms ✅ Why mindful eating makes travel more enjoyable and less stressful Learn how to eat healthy and mindfully while traveling with these simple tips! Discover how to make healthier food choices while on the go and maintain your well-being during your next vacation. 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Introduction – Why mindful eating matters when travelling 01:30 Planning ahead: nutrition, hydration, and availability of food 03:10 Recognising hunger in different environments 05:15 Activity and appetite: why you may feel hungrier on holidays 06:40 Avoiding late-night snacking and poor sleep 08:10 Enjoying food culture without overeating 09:00 Group meals and buffets – how to choose mindfully 11:00 Slow eating: tuning into satisfaction and pleasure 12:30 Balancing rich foods with lighter meals 14:10 Sharing sides and making balanced choices 15:30 Finding joy in local food rituals (the gelato walk!) 17:00 Visiting food markets and connecting with local culture 18:30 Travel story: managing IBS, perimenopause, and plant-based needs 22:00 The power of food in managing wellbeing and hormones 24:30 Practical mindful eating framework – protein and veggies first 27:00 Smart eating out: asking about oils, salt, sugar, and portions 29:00 Food safety and water hygiene when travelling 31:00 Self-catering for dietary needs and nourishment 33:00 Balancing food, sleep, and movement on active holidays 35:00 Mindful eating recap – how to feel well, healthy, and happy 37:00 Practical planning for special diets and travel confidence 38:00 Before you go: practise hunger and fullness awareness 39:20 Free Resource: Five Steps Towards a New Way of Eating 40:00 Series 6 Sneak Peek + Upcoming Guests Like to learn more about mindful eating, or would love a refresher, then download our free guide: 5 Steps To A New Way of Eating: https://eatingforyou.com.au/a-new-way...