INTRODUCTION

Holidays are the fun time of our lives, which we eagerly look forward to. A little break from monotonous work-life, strict low-carb diets, and various other responsibilities. Do you remember the buzz and excitement of the summer holidays back in school? That was basically the most exciting time of our lives, which all the students look forward to. The much-needed break from school, away from studies, homework, and early mornings. And most importantly, the excitement to go to our grandma’s home.

CHILDHOOD AND WEIGHT GAIN

How many of you have spent most of your summers at your grandma’s place? I bet a lot of us have. We can agree on the fact that nobody loves and pampers us more than our grannies, and visiting their house was just the best part of childhood. Having all the cousins come over together and all the playtime we got was the happiness we could ask for. Little did we know, it won’t be half of the things we wish for after being a grown-up! The food cooked at grandma’s home always tastes better, doesn’t it? Even a simple vegetable, dal, and chapati meal tastes so much better than the ones made by our mothers. Also, grandmas are the best people to go to to get any of our wishes fulfilled. Be it a demand for good food, a toy, or a new dress, granny will fulfill them all. Another thing that grannies are famous for is luring us with our favorite foods made by her. Do you remember the different types of pickles and sweets you used to have at grandma’s place? They tasted divine. With no added tension about extra ghee or weight gain, we devoured and savored all the food, doubling our capacity.

THE SAD REALITY

But it is not so today. With changing times, maintaining good health and focusing on body shape is very important to stay fit and healthy. Going on a vacation does not give us the right to break free from low-carb diets and binge eat all the junk possible. Spreading water over all the hard work and control. Sometimes, cheating on the diet does seem fair, but repetitive instances can be troublesome. So, we have got you interesting low-carb diets for your holidays that will help in keeping you energized without adding extra weight.

LOW CARB FOODS

Many people ponder upon questions like, what are low-carb foods? or Are low-carb foods veg or not? So let us clear all the confusion once and for all. Low-carb foods refer to foods without carbohydrates. Food items that have no or very low carbohydrate content restrict the storage of extra fats in the body. Thereby, helping in weight loss and getting a fat-free body.

LOW CARB DIETS FOR HOLIDAYS

Some of the low-carb food items are:

Vegetables

A meal is incomplete without some tasty vegetables. Most people look out for potatoes and paneer when it comes to vegetables. But my friend, they have a high carbohydrate content. So, while on a holiday, try and eat low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. A nice salad with minimum seasonings sounds like a good option.

Fruits

Fruits should be a part of your low-carb food list without a doubt. Fruits are rich in fiber and vitamins, which help in the better functioning of the body and provide energy. Eating a bowl of fruit is enough to fill your stomach for some time. However, depending too much on fruits is not a good option. Make sure to eat it as a snack and not on an empty stomach.

 

Nuts

The main source of junk food on a holiday is while traveling. The fun of munching snacks while exploring places and traveling makes the journey much more fun. Now, this is where we have to find an alternative. Having nuts like almonds, cashews, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds are rather healthy alternatives to junk foods. These are a must-have while on a low-carb diet, as they are a rich source of nutrition and energy. Holidays are always better when we have lots of energy and vibrance to explore!

CONCLUSION

Most of us wait for months to plan a fun holiday getaway for ourselves. Many of us exercise and diet to get into shape before the holidays to get the best pictures. So, why stop being on a diet during and after holidays? Low-carb diets are somewhat easy to maintain because there are many alternatives. So, have a nutritious and energized holiday.