What A Dietitian Ate After Traveling

After almost 3-weeks in Europe I am BACK and ready to get into the kitchen and create brand new recipes for you!

I always get asked for new ideas for what to eat during the day and I thought it would be fun to share what my day looked like as a registered dietitian, after getting back from traveling!

Please note that this post is only meant to be used as inspiration not for comparison. Everyone is different and what I eat one day may not look the same as what I eat the next.

After a vacation consisting of 3-weeks of enjoying myself, indulging in local delicacies and eating out pretty much every day, it's safe to say I was definitely craving some vegetables and a bit more of a routine when I returned home.

However as someone who does not believe in the need for restriction or strict diets in pursuit of health, I wanted to share a glimpse into ONE day of my life to show how I nourish my body and 'get back to routine' post- vacation.

Nutrition doesn't need to be overly complicated and you can see in this video that a lot of my day was comprised of easy, quick, minimal prep meals that nourished my body without sacrificing taste! No juice cleanses, or strictly salad diets needed!

Featured Recipes:

Below you can find some of the recipes I highlighted in today's video as well as some helpful nutrition posts if you are looking for more inspiration and education- enjoy!

Breakfast:

I thankfully had a batch of these prepped and ready to grab in the freezer so I heated one up and paired it with some fresh fruit (kiwi is a GREAT source of fiber) for an easy 10-minute breakfast option!

Snack #1

My all-time favorite easy snack! I've been making a variation of this dip for years and it always hits the spot when I'm craving something on the sweeter side but still looking for a balanced option. I usually pair it with sliced apples to help add fiber and keep me feeling full for longer.

Lunch

Lunch is always the meal I struggle with the most during the day ESPECIALLY after traveling! I had no motivation to cook a full meal and instead was in more of a snack-y mood. This 5-minute tuna dip is perfect for those days! It's packed with protein and makes an amazing addition to a snack plate for a full meal.

I paired mine with chopped veggies, some cheese cubes and crackers!

Snack # 2

I wasn't super hungry but knew I probably should fuel my body prior to my workout after I was finished work for the day.

The combination of an everything rice cake + sliced cucumbers + cottage cheese + everything but the bagel seasoning has been my newest go-to recently! As it's a light option that still contains a good amount of protein!

Other options if you're craving cottage cheese:

Dinner

This recipe will ALWAYS be my fall-back 'we have no plan for dinner' recipe. It's ready in 30 -minutes, requires VERY minimal prep but is still packed with veggies. It's the perfect post- traveling meal when you have minimal motivation to cook.

Dessert/ Nightcap

I can't go to bed without something sweet... recently I have LOVED the Hu cashew butter stuffed chocolate bar!

After traveling overseas I always try to really prioritize a good sleep routine to help my body get used to the time change. Calm magnesium powder is always a great way to help my body relax (and the Melatonin option is great if you really want t good sleep)!

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