Booking an all-inclusive vacation does not have to also mean that you are taking a vacation from healthy eating habits.  Here are some tips for tackling the buffets and coming home feeling relaxed AND healthy:

• Research Local Specialties - In a foreign country, we sometimes encounter dishes that look delicious but are otherwise a mystery.  Knowing how they are made will make it easier for you to manage your meals when you are there.
• Healthier Happy Hour - Stay away from cocktails that are creamy or have a high sugar content.   Drinks made with pure fruit juices are a good alternative, and staying hydrated with water throughout the day is a must.  Some good choices include Sangria, a Marguerita, or a Mohito.

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Some people would still consider eating sushi an adventure.  For most of us, though, adventurous eating goes way beyond that.  Brain, eyeballs, tarantulas, snakes, and even bull testicles are just some of the delicacies enjoyed around the world.  With an open mind and a bit of courage comes a whole buffet of unexpected adventures!

Here are 10 Tips for the Adventurous Eater (from Outpost Magazine):

1. If you can’t find it back home, don’t pass up the opportunity
2. If it’s on the menu, it probably won’t kill you (more…)