stock up beforehand so you’ll never go hungry.
My go-to snacks for travel are nuts (unsalted
are best), spicy seeds, biltong (and other dry-
cured meat), dried fruit, homemade protein
flapjack and cereal bars. I’ll always take some
good quality dark chocolate too. Just check out
the travel laws of importing foods before you
go – you may have to declare meat and nut
products in certain countries. JHSQ
I’ve just started a new job that
means I’m eating out all the time
at meetings. How can I stick to
my healthy eating goals?
A Firstly, know your motivation. If you have
a specific reason for following a diet, check in
with yourself when the menu comes round,
or keep a photo or note handy. Secondly, take
your time! It takes our brain up to 20 minutes
to register we’re full, so go slow. Thirdly, try to
think how your food choices can nourish your
body. Wholefoods that are easily recognisedand utilised by your body will provide valuable
nutrition that a burger simply cannot.
Fourthly, if you really fancy something sweet,
see if a colleague wants to share a dessert.
Finally, don’t stress. If you’re eating out all the
time, why not earmark one of these occasions
each week as a cheat meal and enjoy yourself,
then get back on track next time safe in the
knowledge there’s another one next week! BGQ
Which foods can help to improve
my mood?
A When we talk about ‘feel good’ foods
we don’t mean processed junk food. Serotonin
is a chemical regarded by some researchersas vital for lifting mood and encouraging
feelings of wellbeing and vitality. Foods high in
tryptophan are essential to convert serotonin
in your cells. Tryptophan-rich foods are nuts
and seeds, soy, cheese, meat and fish. In fact,
a 28g serving of chia seeds contains nearly
half of your recommended daily intake of this
essential amino acid. JHSQ
I find that eating wheat makes
my acne worse. Should I try to
cut out dairy too?
A Both dairy and wheat are known as ‘typical
allergens’, meaning that it is not unusual to
have an immune reaction to certain proteins